Restaurant Assistant Manager

Hughes Cafe; Town of Ogden, City of Syracuse, North Ogden, Centerville (NY, NY, UT, IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's is seeking a full-time Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, staffing, budgeting, and guest service at our Utah location. You will lead a team, ensure compliance with policies, and drive profitability through effective control of costs and labor.

The role requires strong leadership, coaching, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while delivering high standards of food quality and cleanliness. Prior exposure to alcohol service is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a full-service restaurant team and delivering guest satisfaction.
• Proven ability to develop schedules and manage labor costs.
• Track record with budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional guest service and staff coverage to meet demand.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and control cash handling and security procedures.
• Work with area leadership to prepare and monitor the restaurant budget and P&L.

Skills

Leadership

Staff scheduling

Budgeting

P&L management

Guest service

Hiring & training

Operations

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Ensures excellent guest service that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Ensures that the restaurant is adequately staffed to meet guest needs.
• Controlling day-to-day operations - profit & loss, by following cash control/security procedures, reviewing financial reports, and taking appropriate actions.
• Working with area supervisor to develop the restaurant's annual operating budget and control all profit and loss centers, including food, beverage, supply, utility and labor costs.
• Operating the business in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws.
• Will directly impact interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Responsible for all financial (invoices, reporting) and personnel/payroll related administrative duties, completed accurately, on time and in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Manage all shifts, which include daily decision-making, staff support, scheduling and planning while upholding standards, product quality and cleanliness.
• Maximizing table turnover, sales per guest, and sales per hour.
• Enforcing safe work behaviors to maintain a safe environment for both guests and crew members.
• Monitor daily activities to ensure quality food and cleanliness standards.
• Meet the restaurant's P & L, and expense goals
• Promoting suggestive selling techniques.
• Maintaining professional behavior while creating a warm, fun, friendly, and hospitable atmosphere.
• Prepare quarterly Sales and projections for area supervisor approval including follow up on store action plans.

Requirements

• Experience with full service alcohol serving facility desirable
• Record of maintaining high standards in restaurant cleanliness, sanitation, food quality, and guest satisfaction
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching, directing, and motivating a team
• Some exposure to P&L and sales building highly desirable