Assistant Restaurant Manager

Captain D's; Russellville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + quarterly bonuses

Paid vacation & sick time

Meal discounts

Medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401K

Low-cost prescriptions

PerkSpot savings & local deals

Employee Assistance Program

Free legal support (Rocket Lawyer)

Career growth & development

Job summary

Captain D's is hiring an Assistant Restaurant Manager to oversee all aspects of the restaurant operation and staff training. You will be accountable for strategic planning, driving sales, staffing, cost control, and ensuring high standards of operations, quality, and safety.

Ideal candidates are hospitality-focused leaders with 2+ years in restaurant, retail, or hospitality management, capable of recruiting, training, and developing future leaders while maintaining positive team morale.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate leadership in hospitality and guest experience.
• Proven ability to manage operations, staffing, and costs.
• Experience building and guiding teams to hit targets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of restaurant operations and training.
• Lead strategic planning, drive sales, and control costs.
• Uphold quality, cleanliness and safety standards.
• Recruit, train, and develop future leaders.
• Onboard new team members and manage scheduling.

Skills

Purpose-Driven Leader

Hospitality-Focused

Operational Expert

Team Builder

Talent Scout

Training Champion

Culture Promoter

Compliance Keeper

Business Manager

Clear Communicator

Experienced Leader

Thrives Under Pressure

Growth-Oriented

Job description

At Captain D’s, our people are everything. We’ve built a culture that empowers and grows talent—because when our team thrives, so do we.

70% of our current General Managers were promoted from within!

As a Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of your restaurant’s operation and training. You are accountable for strategic planning, driving sales, staffing, controlling costs, achieving operations standards, leading teams, onboarding new team members and developing future leaders.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay + quarterly bonuses
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Meal discounts
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401K
• Low-cost prescriptions
• PerkSpot savings & local deals
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free legal support (Rocket Lawyer)
• Career growth & development

Ideal Candidate

• Purpose-Driven Leader – Live Captain D’s values and embrace the JustBeD's mindset.
• Hospitality-Focused – Deliver exceptional guest experiences and foster team positivity.
• Operational Expert – Uphold D's standards in food quality, cleanliness, and safety.
• Team Builder – Recruit, train, and engage team members effectively.
• Talent Scout – Identify staffing needs and attract diverse, local talent.
• Training Champion – Lead Day One orientation and manage training schedules.
• Culture Promoter – Celebrate wins and maintain team morale.
• Compliance Keeper – Ensure accurate records and policy/legal adherence.
• Business Manager – Oversee inventory, labor, and financial goals.
• Clear Communicator – Resolve conflicts and provide professional direction.
• Experienced Leader – 2+ years in restaurant, retail, or hospitality management.
• Thrives Under Pressure – Perform well in fast-paced, high-volume settings.
• Growth-Oriented – Committed to personal and professional development.

Requirements

• 18+ years old
• Valid driver’s license
• Background check required

Physical & Mental Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• Repetitive tasks; use of speech, hearing, vision, dexterity
• Occasional use of taste/smell; exposure to chemicals and uneven surfaces

Work Conditions

• Flexible schedule: weekends, evenings, holidays
• 45+ hours/week
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (equipment/weather)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Captain D's values a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.