Restaurant Assistant General Manager

Fazoli's; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fazoli's in Indianapolis is looking for an Assistant General Manager to assist in the restaurant's operations and growth. This role involves developing the team, building community relations, and maximizing profitability by enforcing management practices.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of management experience in a fast casual setting, a high school diploma, and must have flexible availability. The position requires effective communication skills and a passion for fostering team performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and recruit effectively.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently.
• Minimum age of 18 and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation and growth of Fazoli's Restaurant.
• Build professional relationships and community presence.
• Maximize restaurant profitability by enforcing effective management practices.

Skills

Effective communication

Team leadership

Basic computer skills

Financial principles knowledge

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant General Manager has accountability for the successful operation, growth and prosperity of an assigned Fazoli’s Restaurant through the execution of People, Sales and Profit.

People

Assists the General Manager in developing the restaurant team succession and bench strength utilizing the Company’s internal development processes, performance management and other internal systems to ensure operational standards, team performance and corresponding financial goals and needs of the organization are met.

Sales

Works directly with the General Manager in building professional business relationships and partnerships within the community and parlaying such relationships into mutually beneficial business opportunities. Participates in community affairs that build brand awareness and reflect favorably on the Company as a corporate neighbor and citizen. Seeks to build in‑house and off‑premises sales executing approved marketing plans and direction of the General Manager.

Profit

Assists the General Manager with all aspects of the business with impeccable integrity maximizing restaurant profitability by maintaining, utilizing and enforcing effective management practices, policies, controls, tools and systems that enhance efficiency and productivity, minimize waste and loss, and promote a safe, secure work environment for guests, team members and investors alike.

Attributes Of Success

• Ability to communicate and recruit effectively, both verbally and in writing, to an array of diverse internal and external clients.
• Ability to listen effectively, process information quickly and accurately, and transfer knowledge in a variety of settings, including one‑on‑one, small groups and meetings.
• Ability to get things done with and through other people.
• Possesses a basic knowledge and understanding of general business and financial principles, including but not limited to profit and loss statements, controllable profit, drop‑through, revenue generation and budgeting.
• Assists the General Manager while planning and implementing multiple strategies and tasks simultaneously while directed by the General Manager, for example scheduling, ordering and analyzing week‑ending results.
• Self‑driven with the ability to work independently and alongside the General Manager to implement ideas to combat risks and enhance opportunities.
• Possesses basic computer skills.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit, competitive nature and contagious enthusiasm that drive team performance to achieve desired results.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Minimum Age: 18 years of age and must possess a valid driver’s license.

Experience and Training

External Candidates: Minimum of 1 year previous Assistant General Manager experience required; fast casual/quick service experience preferred, but not required.

Internal Candidates: 1 year of experience as a successful Fazoli’s Assistant Manager with the recommendation of the current General Manager and Area Supervisor; development readiness checklist completed.

All Candidates: Must successfully complete all required Fazoli’s training and certifications including SERV Safe; must be available to work all hours of restaurant operations, with the weekly schedule consisting of 11‑8:00 p.m. and any other meal period when the GM is off.

Must provide a safe and secure work environment by maintaining all Safety & Security policies in place for the protection of all team members, guests and physical assets of Fazoli’s.

Must have the flexibility to transfer and/or assist at other Fazoli’s restaurants as business needs arise.

Must successfully clear routine and periodic background, motor vehicle report and reference checking processes.

WORK CONDITIONS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential function of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

The work is typically performed in a restaurant environment, with moderate noise. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend and talk and/or hear. Team members frequently are required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Team members must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The Company reserves the right to request a transfer to another restaurant based upon the needs of the business; mileage reimbursement applies if outside a 25‑mile radius from your home restaurant.

Hazards

The hazards are only those present in a normal restaurant setting or while traveling by car on Company business.