Front of House Assistant Manager.

Demos' Restaurants; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive management training

Reasonable work hours

Medical, prescription, dental, vision,

Life, and long-term disability

Retirement savings with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve,

Christmas Day

Corporate Chaplains program

Job summary

Demos’ Restaurant is seeking an Assistant Manager to partner with the General Manager and leadership to develop employees, uphold service standards, and deliver an outstanding guest experience. The role emphasizes strong leadership, accountability, and hands-on guidance in a high-volume setting.

To succeed, candidates should bring proven leadership, excellent communication, and a genuine desire to serve others.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to serve others.
• Strong leadership and people skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• High personal and professional standards.
• A strong work ethic and a continuous desire to improve.
• The ability to coach employees and hold them accountable.
• Prior restaurant experience, preferably in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Prior supervisory or management experience is preferred but not required for an otherwise strong candidate.
• Open availability, including the ability to work a combination of days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and exemplify Demos’ purpose statement and company values.
• Support the General Manager in leading daily front-of-house operations.
• Increase sales by improving customer satisfaction and building customer loyalty.
• Ensure service, cleanliness, safety, appearance, and operational standards are followed.
• Train, coach, and develop front-of-house employees.
• Hold employees accountable while treating them fairly, firmly, and respectfully.
• Lead with integrity, sound judgment, consistency, and respect.
• Monitor the dining room and respond quickly to customer or operational concerns.
• Assist employees during busy periods and provide hands-on leadership when needed.
• Identify and correct wasteful or inefficient practices.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and professional restaurant environment.
• Help administer employee discipline consistently and appropriately.
• Anticipate problems and develop backup plans before problems affect customers.
• Enforce all company safety procedures.
• Maintain uncompromising standards for food quality and customer service.
• Ensure that employees maintain Demos’ standards for appearance and conduct.
• Demonstrate dependability by doing what is expected, when it is expected.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Work ethic

Coaching

Job description

Demos’ Restaurant is an independent, family-owned restaurant group known for exceptional service, quality food, and genuine hospitality. As an Assistant Manager, you will work directly with the General Manager and company leadership to develop employees, maintain our service standards, and provide an outstanding experience for every customer.

At Demos’, we care about our employees and believe strong leadership begins with respect, integrity, accountability, humility, consistency, dependability, courage, dedication, and discipline. We are looking for someone who shares those values and wants to build a career with a company where leadership is actively involved.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and exemplify Demos’ purpose statement and company values.
• Support the General Manager in leading daily front-of-house operations.
• Increase sales by improving customer satisfaction and building customer loyalty.
• Ensure that service, cleanliness, safety, appearance, and operational standards are consistently followed.
• Train, coach, and develop front-of-house employees.
• Hold employees accountable while treating them fairly, firmly, and respectfully.
• Lead with integrity, sound judgment, consistency, and respect.
• Monitor the dining room and respond quickly to customer or operational concerns.
• Assist employees during busy periods and provide hands‑on leadership when needed.
• Identify and correct wasteful or inefficient practices.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and professional restaurant environment.
• Help administer employee discipline consistently and appropriately.
• Anticipate problems and develop backup plans before problems affect customers.
• Enforce all company safety procedures.
• Maintain uncompromising standards for food quality and customer service.
• Ensure that employees maintain Demos’ standards for appearance and conduct.
• Demonstrate dependability by doing what is expected, when it is expected, whether or not a supervisor is present.

Qualifications

• A genuine desire to serve others.
• Strong leadership and people skills.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• High personal and professional standards.
• A strong work ethic and a continuous desire to improve.
• The ability to coach employees and hold them accountable.
• Prior restaurant experience, preferably in a high‑volume, full‑service restaurant.
• Prior supervisory or management experience is preferred but not required for an otherwise strong candidate.
• Open availability, including the ability to work a combination of days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Compensation

$50,000 to $65,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and performance.

Performance‑based bonus opportunities are also available.

Benefits

• Comprehensive management training program
• Reasonable work hours
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance
• Retirement savings program with company matching contributions
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick days
• Paid holidays
• Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
• Corporate Chaplains program for employees and their families

About Demos’ Restaurant

The Demos family’s restaurant history began in 1943, when nine‑year‑old Jim Demos started working alongside his father, Pete, in their small family‑owned restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama. That tradition continues today through handmade food, generous portions, honest value, and memorable service. At Demos’, we believe every customer and employee should be treated with genuine care.

To learn more about Demos’ Restaurant, visit www.demosrestaurants.com or find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.