KFC Assistant Manager

Lyon Management Co., INC.; Alma (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyon Management Co., INC. in Alma, Georgia is seeking a motivated individual to assist the General Manager in overseeing daily operations and team management. The role involves handling hiring, training, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of store operations, management principles, and customer relations. Additionally, food safety knowledge is essential. Ensure operational excellence while promoting a positive work culture.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of basic store operations and management principles.
• Must have food preparation skills related to the restaurant business.

Responsibilities

• Assist General Manager in developing plans to improve processes.
• Manage daily activities of Shift Supervisors and Team Members.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and regulations.
• Promote a safe work environment and enforce safety policies.

Skills

Store operations knowledge

Management principles

Customer relations

Food safety knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

1 to 3 years related experience

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Accountabilities

Assist General Manager in developing and recommending plans to improve current processes and activities to promote efficiency, quality service, and lower operating costs.

Manage the daily activities of Shift Supervisors and Team Members in one or more functional work areas.

Assist General Manager with the hiring, training, scheduling, and daily delegation of work to ensure assigned duties are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Ensure store operational procedures are followed by team members.

Uphold and adhere to cash handling policies and procedures to ensure proper cash management practices are being followed by all levels of team members. Responsibilities include: Verifying safe at start and end of shift, making change, balancing cashier drawers, and handling bank deposits until official shift change occurs.

Manage food inventory; Maintain supply levels, ordering and receiving.

Actively work to resolve problems team members raise to you and communicate to General Manager.

Work in conjunction with Human Resources to oversee time and attendance issues, discipline, work ethics, conflict resolution, and other related HR issues. When necessary, you will coach and discipline.

Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, federal/state/local regulations and laws.

Promote a safe work environment by completing daily safety checklist, enforcing safety policies and procedures, and holding team members accountable for safe work practices to ensure safety and security of team members on shift.

Assist General Manager to create and maintain team members’ work schedules, time and attendance and grant time off.

In collaboration with General Manager continually find new, creative and effective methods to promote recognition of team members.

Skills and Experience Required

1 to 3 years related experience and/or training preferred

Must have valid driver’s license

Strong working knowledge of the basic store operations, management principles, including scheduling, cost control, continuous improvement and inventory control policies

Must have basic computer fundamentals (POS, Microsoft Office)

Must have food preparation skills as they relate to restaurant business

Must be up to date on food safety and health codes

Must have extensive working knowledge in customer relations