Restaurant Assistant Manager/General Manager in Training

Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth within a national brand

Flexible scheduling

Employee discount on Cheba favorites

Paid leadership training

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Job summary

Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs is seeking a Restaurant Assistant General Manager in Johnston, IA. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, ensure food safety, and create a motivating work environment.

A minimum of 2 years of restaurant shift lead experience is required along with strong communication skills. The role offers opportunities for career growth within a national brand, along with team support and valuable training. Join us to help deliver outstanding guest experiences and promote a strong store culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant shift lead experience or above.
• Strong understanding of restaurant systems and operations.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth daily restaurant operations.
• Ensure food safety and product quality standards.
• Create a positive and motivating work environment.
• Deliver a memorable guest experience.
• Lead by example and reinforce a customer-first mindset.

Skills

Restaurant shift lead experience

Interpersonal skills

Food Safety Certification

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Marketing experience

Job description

Restaurant Assistant General Manager

Cheba Hut | Johnston, IA

The Shop That Sets the Standard

This isn’t just an Assistant Manager role.

Benefits

• Career growth within a national brand
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee discount on Cheba favorites
• Paid leadership training
• Bonus based on performance
• Health insurance

What You’ll Own

Shoperations Excellence

• Create and maintain a positive and motivating work environment
• Oversee smooth, consistent daily restaurant operations
• Meet product metrics and uphold food safety and product quality standards
• Oversee bar management and metrics
• Assist in the curation of shop culture and market awareness through marketing
• Facilitate HQ Training Programs
• Strong marketing experience with emphasis on social media

Guest Experience & Interaction

• Help deliver a consistently memorable, above-and-beyond guest experience
• Maintain a strong floor presence by engaging guests and supporting team flow
• Assist in building guest relationships and creating regulars through consistent hospitality
• Support daily operations while keeping the Cheba Hut brand energy strong
• Lead by example in reinforcing a customer‑first mindset with the crew

Leadership & Development

• Demonstrate "heads‑up" leadership. Keep your head on a swivel and be aware.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain crew relationships and influence behavior
• Provide real‑time coaching and shoulder‑to‑shoulder feedback
• Help align the team around clear daily goals and support a shared vision for overall shop success

What Makes You a Fit

• 2+ years of restaurant shift lead experience or above
• Strong understanding of restaurant systems and operations
• Comfortable working 10+ hour shifts
• Food Safety Certification
• Valid Driver’s License
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

You believe “shop first” means guest first. You understand that culture and execution move together. You’re ready to help lead a store that leads the brand. If you’re ready to lead by example, support your team, and help create a shop others look to for inspiration — we’d love to meet you!