Dairy Queen Assistant Managers

Meadowbrook Restaurant Company Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadowbrook Brands, a Dairy Queen franchise, seeks an Assistant Manager to lead daily operations, supervise shifts, and ensure fan-first service while upholding brand standards.

You will manage inventory and labor, assist the GM with hiring and training, and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for fans and crew in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of high-volume restaurant leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge and application of safe food handling practices.
• ServSafe certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and maintain Dairy Queen brand standards.
• Welcoming fans and ensuring fan-first service with quality performance.
• Exceed fan expectations and deliver superior service.
• Manage inventory and cash controls to meet P&L goals
• Oversee shift operations and set up each scheduled shift for success
• Assist GM with hiring, training, and coaching of staff
• Create a clean, safe, and inviting environment for fans and team members
• Resolve fan concerns and follow service recovery standards
• Collaborate with management and team members to stay aligned
• Maintain passion for excellence and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership experience

Cash handling

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Meadowbrook Brands: We want YOU to have a seat at our table!

Meadowbrook has been an established company since 1932, when founder Fred Weir Sr. opened his first restaurant to provide all the missing elements in our world today. His desire is to provide a place where people and families can come to get away from the troubles that this world may bring and to design a place that gives every person who walks through the doors a sense of belonging and hope that they matter.

Dairy Queen Assistant Manager Job Functions:

• Be an example of the Dairy Queen brand and be professional in every aspect of performance
• Enthusiastically greet and welcome fans to the store
• Strive to exceed fan expectations and deliver fan first service through timely and quality service
• Meet or exceed Dairy Queen brand standards with competency in inventory and cash controls
• Ensure that all PRIDE systems and routines are incorporated into the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, setting each scheduled shift up for success
• React to issues impacting the restaurant’s profit & loss (P&L) to optimize sales and profit
• Assist the General Manager with hiring, training, coaching, and developing Shift Leads and Crew Members to build a highly skilled and productive team
• Create and maintain a positive, safe, clean, and inviting environment for fans and team members
• Calmly solve fan concerns and embrace Dairy Queen’s service recovery standards
• Be a willing team player and maintain a cooperative, harmonious working relationship with management and team members
• At all times exhibit a genuine passion for excellence
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-3 years of high volume restaurant leadership experience; previous quick service restaurant experience strongly preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proven track record of effectively managing COGS and labor
• Strong knowledge and application of safe food handling practicesMust be ServSafe® certified
• Work well under pressure packed situations while maintaining a great attitude
• Comfortable standing for entire shift and able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work in and out of different temperature ranges.
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented with the capability to oversee many aspects of the business and multiple areas simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibit good manners, proper personal hygiene, and promptness
• Have fun and maintain a positive attitude at all times!

You are applying for a job with a franchisee of the Dairy Queen® system and not American Dairy Queen Corporation or International Dairy Queen, Inc. Franchisees are independent business owners. The franchisee of this restaurant will be your employer if you are hired and will make all hiring, wage, hour, and other employment-related decisions.