Restaurant Assistant Manager – Growth & Benefits

Beyond Catering; Rockford Township (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Next Day Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tip Pooling

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) with Employer Match

Bonuses

Work/Life Balance + PTO

Training & Development Programs

Restaurant & Catering Discount

Job summary

Buona currently seeks an Assistant Manager in Rockford, IL to oversee hourly team members and help deliver an exceptional dining experience. You will use industry-leading tools to manage restaurant operations and drive guest satisfaction.

The role focuses on building a strong management foundation and developing into our future Restaurant Managers, with opportunities for career progression within a supportive, family‑oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience in restaurant or retail (QSR preferred).
• Ability to lead 10+ team members per shift.
• Some experience working with budgets, payroll, revenue, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of commonly used restaurant practices, concepts and procedures.
• Strong administrative, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritizing skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to established training programs
• Provide guidance to our talented & motivated team and lead them toward success
• Enforce policies, procedures, and controls
• Assist Sr. Management with the set up and direction of daily shift planners & checklists
• Communicate new information and procedures to current staff
• Utilize the “Management Communication Log” throughout each shift
• Assist with the development and training of new and existing staff
• Aim to achieve sales targets
• Recognize revenue areas & development strategies to impact sales
• Enforce and execute advertising and marketing plans, and HR and training materials
• Manage and control direct expenses
• Embrace our balanced corporate structure and strong, family-culture

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication

Administrative skills

Industry knowledge

Job description

Buona currently seeks an Assistant Manager in Rockford, IL to oversee hourly team members and help deliver an exceptional dining experience. You will use industry-leading tools to manage restaurant operations and drive guest satisfaction.

The role focuses on building a strong management foundation and developing into our future Restaurant Managers, with opportunities for career progression within a supportive, family‑oriented culture.