Assistant Restaurant Manager

Coulter Services; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulter Services in Champaign, IL is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Leader to support daily operations in a fast-paced environment. You will help lead shifts, coach crew members, and ensure guests receive friendly, accurate, and efficient service.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, maintaining food safety and quality, keeping the restaurant clean and welcoming, handling inventory, and assisting with hiring and training. A strong team mindset and customer focus are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in a fast-paced restaurant setting.
• Strong coaching and development of crew members.
• Commitment to food safety, quality, and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shift leadership and day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Coach crew members to deliver excellent guest hospitality.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Ensure the restaurant stays clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Support inventory management, ordering, and cash handling.
• Assist with hiring and training initiatives.
• Promote a positive team culture and strong performance results.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer focus

Food safety

Inventory management

Cash handling

Team player

Job description

Assistant Restaurant Leader supporting daily operations in a fast-paced, high-energy restaurant environment. Help lead shifts, coach and develop crew members, and ensure guests receive friendly, accurate, and efficient service.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with shift leadership and day-to-day restaurant operations
• Coach crew members to deliver excellent guest hospitality
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ensure the restaurant stays clean, organized, and welcoming
• Support inventory management, ordering, and cash handling
• Assist with hiring and training initiatives
• Promote a positive team culture and strong performance results

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership and coaching ability
• Commitment to food safety, quality, and cleanliness
• Customer-focused, friendly communication
• Comfort with basic inventory, ordering, and cash handling processes
• Ability to perform in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to support growth