Restaurant Assistant Manager: Lead Ops, Service & Growth

Lion's Choice Restaurants; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lion's Choice Restaurants in Missouri is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in daily operations and finances. You will help with staffing, equipment, product control, guest service, and store upkeep while maintaining open communication with guests and coaching team members.

The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, payroll accuracy, inventory checks, and leadership development for crewmembers in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, some college preferred.
• Management level experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preparation, cooking, and serving of food with utmost concern for food quality.
• Assist with weekly work schedule and setup organization of crew for different shifts.
• Order inventory and supplies, check deliveries for accuracy; process invoices for payment.
• Properly complete weekly team member payroll sheets.
• Ensure delivery of the highest levels of guest service and resolve all guest complaints.
• Oversee store safety and implement proper sanitation practices.
• Ensure proper cash handling and reporting of all monies to the corporate office.
• Provide on-the-floor supervision to oversee line production and guest service.
• Assist in hiring, coaching, training, motivating, evaluating and terminating crewmembers as necessary.
• Make a positive contribution to the profits of the company.
• Oversee the completion and accuracy of all store reporting.
• Coach, train, and motivate Associate Manager to help them develop skills to become an Assistant Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma

Some college

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lion's Choice Restaurants in Missouri is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in daily operations and finances. You will help with staffing, equipment, product control, guest service, and store upkeep while maintaining open communication with guests and coaching team members.

The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, payroll accuracy, inventory checks, and leadership development for crewmembers in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting.