Restaurant Assistant Manager: Lead Team & Elevate Service

Fulenwider Group; Dayton (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulenwider Group is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee day‑to‑day restaurant operations, ensuring customer satisfaction, cash control, inventory and labor management, and accurate financial reporting to drive sales growth.

The role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and a track record of developing staff, with a positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2–4 years supervisory experience in fast food, quick service restaurant, food service or retail environment, including profit and loss responsibility.
• Basic personal computer literacy.
• Must pass background check criteria and drug test.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Able to tolerate standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Shift management – ensure that shift managers and team members complete their tasks and are involved in scheduling shifts and deployment of the team.
• Customer service – ensure that customers have a positive dining experience and provide support in escalated situations.
• Employee management – supervise employees, develop and train new hires, ensure they consistently provide excellent service, and address performance issues.
• Food safety – ensure that the restaurant is a safe place for employees and customers to work and visit, creating a strong food safety environment.
• Inventory management – manage inventory and monitor the effective execution of company policies.
• Financial accountability – optimize profit and control costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People development

Shift management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Fulenwider Group is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee day‑to‑day restaurant operations, ensuring customer satisfaction, cash control, inventory and labor management, and accurate financial reporting to drive sales growth.

The role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and a track record of developing staff, with a positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.