Assistant Restaurant Manager

BCS ENGINEERS LLC; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Career growth

Guest-focused environment

Job summary

BCS ENGINEERS LLC in The Woodlands, TX is seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager for our upscale Mexican restaurant to support daily operations, coach front-of-house staff, and drive guest satisfaction.

You will assist with scheduling, cost control, and training while maintaining health and safety standards and delivering memorable dining experiences. The role requires leadership in a fast-paced setting and strong communication with guests and team members.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of restaurant management experience in upscale, polished casual, or fine dining.
• Proven leadership of hospitality teams with strong guest service focus.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication with guests and staff; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment and manage labor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Front of House and restaurant operations to ensure seamless service.
• Lead and motivate Front of House staff to deliver exceptional hospitality.
• Maintain service, cleanliness, food quality and presentation standards.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and development of team members.
• Coach performance, provide feedback, and uphold a positive work environment.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and address concerns to create memorable experiences.
• Support scheduling, labor management, and productivity initiatives.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and cost control.
• Ensure health department regulations, food safety, and company policies are followed.
• Analyze daily sales and operational performance to improve profitability.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Guest service

Labor management

Food safety

POS systems

Scheduling software

Inventory management

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Inventory management software

Restaurant reporting

Job description

Job description:

We are seeking an experienced, energetic, and service-driven Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our upscale Mexican restaurant. This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences, developing high-performing teams, and maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.

As our Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will play a key leadership role in the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, supporting the General Manager in driving financial performance, ensuring outstanding service, coaching and developing team members, and creating an environment where both guests and employees thrive. This position is ideal for someone who leads by example, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in building memorable dining experiences inspired by authentic Mexican hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in overseeing all daily Front of House and restaurant operations, ensuring seamless execution of service.
• Lead, coach, and motivate Front of House team members to consistently deliver exceptional hospitality and exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure all service, cleanliness, food quality, and presentation standards are maintained at the highest level.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, and developing restaurant team members.
• Provide continuous coaching, performance feedback, and accountability while fostering a positive and respectful work environment.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and proactively resolve concerns, turning service recovery into memorable guest experiences.
• Support scheduling, labor management, and productivity initiatives to achieve operational efficiency.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and cost control for food, beverage, and restaurant supplies.
• Maintain compliance with all health department regulations, food safety standards, TABC requirements, and company policies.
• Analyze daily sales, labor costs, and operational performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
• Ensure the restaurant remains clean, organized, and fully prepared for every service period.
• Lead by example during high-volume periods, providing hands-on operational support whenever necessary.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement throughout the restaurant.

What You Bring

• Minimum 3-5 years of restaurant management experience in an upscale, polished casual, or fine dining environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing high-performing hospitality teams.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, guest service, labor management, food safety, and financial performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example while inspiring and developing others.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities with both guests and employees.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing guest relations and resolving concerns with professionalism and empathy.
• Strong knowledge of POS systems, scheduling software, inventory management, and restaurant reporting.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.

Compensation Package

• Competitive base salary $??
• Career growth within a respected and expanding hospitality group.
• Collaborative, professional, and guest-focused work environment