Columbus - Assistant Manager

Wild Wing Cafe, Inc.; Hamilton (GA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Wing Cafe in Columbus, GA is hiring an energetic Assistant Manager to work with the General Manager, ensuring smooth restaurant operations and an outstanding guest experience.

You will lead a team, manage shifts, and help control labor and costs while upholding safety and hospitality standards. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of restaurant management or supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and team-motivation skills.
• Clear, professional communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy restaurant environment.
• Excellent organization and multitasking abilities.
• Understanding of labor, food cost, inventory, and scheduling.
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Commitment to creating a positive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager with day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Lead, motivate, and develop team members.
• Create a fun, welcoming environment for guests and employees.
• Ensure excellent food quality, service, cleanliness, and hospitality.
• Help recruit, train, coach, and retain great team members.
• Manage shifts and ensure proper staffing.
• Monitor labor, food costs, inventory, and other costs.
• Ensure company policies, procedures, and safety standards are followed.
• Handle guest concerns and find solutions that keep guests returning.
• Support opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and daily restaurant administration.
• Lead by example and jump in wherever needed.

Skills

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Guest service

Hiring & training

Scheduling

Cost control

Communication

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

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Wild Wing Cafe is reopening in Columbus, GA, and we're looking for an energetic, dependable, and people-focused Assistant Manager to join our team!

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work alongside the General Manager to keep the restaurant running smoothly, build a strong team, deliver an awesome guest experience, and make sure every shift brings the food, fun, and hospitality Wild Wing Cafe is known for.

What You’ll Do:

• Supporting the General Manager with day-to-day restaurant operations
• Leading, motivating, and developing team members
• Creating a fun, welcoming environment for guests and employees
• Ensuring excellent food quality, service, cleanliness, and hospitality
• Helping recruit, train, coach, and retain great team members
• Managing shifts and making sure the restaurant is properly staffed
• Monitoring labor, food costs, inventory, and other operational goals
• Ensuring company policies, procedures, and safety standards are followed
• Handling guest concerns and finding solutions that keep guests coming back
• Supporting opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and daily restaurant administration
• Leading by example and jumping in wherever the team needs you

What We’re Looking For

• Has three years previous restaurant management or supervisory experience
• Is a strong leader who knows how to motivate a team
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Can work in a fast-paced, high-energy restaurant environment
• Is organized, dependable, and able to handle multiple priorities
• Understands basic restaurant operations, including labor, food cost, inventory, and scheduling
• Is available to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Is committed to creating a positive workplace where people enjoy coming to work

Why Wild Wing Cafe?

At Wild Wing Cafe, we believe great restaurants start with great people. We’re looking for leaders who want more than just another restaurant job. We want people who are ready to grow, take ownership, develop their teams, and help create the kind of experience that keeps our guests coming back.

If you love working with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and know how to balance great service with strong restaurant operations, we want to hear from you.

Salary: $65,000 + bonus

If you’re ready for Hot Wings, Cold Beer, and Good Times… come join the Wild Wing Cafe team!