Dayshift Manager Mon-Fri

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q in Wilmington, NC seeks an experienced restaurant shift manager to open and lead the restaurant Monday–Friday from 8am to 5pm, overseeing scratch-made menu items and ensuring guest satisfaction.

This full-time daytime role emphasizes operational excellence, hands-on leadership, and delivering high standards of food, value, and service. Ideal candidates have drive-thru experience and prior GM/ AGM background, with strong communication and a professional appearance.

Qualifications

• Must have experience leading a restaurant.
• Ideal candidate has drive-thru experience.
• Previous GM/AGM background preferred to transition from nights/weekends.
• High standards of operational execution.
• Guest advocate who ensures no guest leaves unhappy.
• Hands-on leadership style and upbeat personality.
• Solid communication skills and professional appearance.
• Ability to taste and handle all menu items.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Open and lead the restaurant from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.
• Oversee scratch-made menu items and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maintain high standards of food, value, and customer service.
• Lead and train staff to uphold operational excellence.
• Manage drive-thru operations and daily restaurant flow.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Drive-thru experience

Strong communication

Professional appearance

Guest service mindset

Hands-on leadership

Positive attitude

Job description

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q is seeking an experienced and high caliber restaurant shift manager to be responsible for opening and leading our restaurant Monday - Friday from 8am - 5m

This is a critical role as it will involve handling all our scratch-made menu items and ensuring we serve our guests at an exceptionally high level.

Opening Manager Candidates Compensation and Benefits:

• This is a Monday through Friday full-time daytime role.
• Hourly wage in the $19-$20 range .
• Health, dental, life insurance eligibility at 6 months
• PTO accrual beginning at 6 months
• High-quality products and well-maintained facilities!

Opening Manager Qualifications:

• Experienced restaurant leader, current or very recent experience with drive thru.
• The ideal candidate may have previously been a GM or AGM who wants to step away from nights and weekends
• High standards of operational execution.
• A guest advocate- do not let anyone leave unhappy!
• Hands-on style of leadership
• Upbeat personality
• Solid communication skills and professional appearance
• Standard-driven to deliver fantastic food, value, and customer service
• Must be able to taste and handle all menu items
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods and lift 50 Lbs. from ground up