Associate Manager: Lead Team, Elevate Guest Experience

Newk's Eatery | Mooney Restaurant Ventures Inc; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift meals provided

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401K participation

Job summary

Newk's Eatery | Mooney Restaurant Ventures Inc is seeking an Associate Manager to lead hourly teams and uphold the NEWK's experience and product quality. You will direct daily operations, train staff, and ensure guests receive outstanding service in a fast-paced environment.

In this role you will balance people leadership with cost control, maintain cleanliness and safety standards, and support franchise brand execution while driving profitability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Ability to manage costs while maintaining quality and guest satisfaction.
• Strong communication and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and motivation to hourly partners to ensure high quality guest experience.
• Maintain sanitary, safe, and efficient operations while controlling costs.

Skills

People leadership

Operations management

Guest experience focus

Team motivation

Cost control

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Scheduling software

Job description

Newk's Eatery | Mooney Restaurant Ventures Inc is seeking an Associate Manager to lead hourly teams and uphold the NEWK's experience and product quality. You will direct daily operations, train staff, and ensure guests receive outstanding service in a fast-paced environment.

In this role you will balance people leadership with cost control, maintain cleanliness and safety standards, and support franchise brand execution while driving profitability and operational excellence.