6950 Olive Blvd, University City, Missouri 63130
ASSISTANT MANAGER
As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will support the Restaurant Manager in overseeing daily operations and ensuring a high-performing, guest-focused environment. You will help recruit, train, and develop team members while fostering a fun, positive, and inclusive workplace culture.
Your leadership will help ensure that every guest enjoys excellent service, quality food, and a clean, welcoming atmosphere. You will also assist in monitoring and analyzing operational and financial performance to drive continuous improvement and achieve restaurant goals.
Key Duties/Responsibilities
- Serves as a strong role model for all employees, demonstrating professionalism and integrity in every interaction.
- Maintains a strong commitment to food quality, safety, and operational excellence.
- Effectively adapts to multiple demands and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitors staffing levels to ensure proper coverage, development, and talent growth; implements training systems for all workstations and ensures compliance by management and crew; actively identifies and develops internal candidates for Team Leader and management roles.
- Understands and effectively utilizes all Jack in the Box systems, processes, and tools while ensuring full compliance with state and federal labor laws and regulations.
- Upholds the brand image through consistent standards of cleanliness, maintenance, and guest service, serving as a role model for delivering an exceptional guest experience.
Qualifications and Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Demonstrates high ethical standards; treats employees and guests with respect; actively listens and communicates with clarity, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Maintains composure under pressure and effectively manages conflict; able to calm and support others in challenging situations.
- Shows strong awareness and commitment to food quality, safety, and restaurant cleanliness.
- Ability to lift and carry 10–50 lbs. and to stand and walk for approximately 85%–95% of the shift.
- Ability to move freely throughout the restaurant and operate all restaurant equipment.
- Must be able to drive a motor vehicle and provide a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
- Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions and enjoy equal employment opportunities.
- This position includes and expands upon the qualifications of Team Member, Shift Leader, and Team Leader roles.
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Benefits
- Shift Meal Allowance
- Medical, Dental and Colonial Benefits (upon eligibility)
- 401(k) plan upon 90-day eligibility from date of hire
- Advancement opportunities
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