Restaurant Assistant Manager| Little Mama's Italian

Little-Mama; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & Dental

Life insurance

Monthly bonus

PTO after 6 months

Job summary

Little Mamas Italian Kitchen in Charlotte is seeking an Assistant Manager to support daily restaurant operations and lead by example in hospitality. This hands-on leadership role focuses on staff coaching, scheduling, inventory and delivering an outstanding guest experience.

The position offers a base salary of $70,000–$80,000 per year plus bonus potential, reflecting a high-volume, scratch-made kitchen environment and strong emphasis on teamwork and accountability.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of restaurant leadership experience in a full-service, high-volume environment.
• Commitment to quality, consistency, and hospitality.
• Solid understanding of restaurant operations including scheduling, inventory, and team development.
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain a calm, focused presence.
• Lead by example and foster a positive and motivated work environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and lift up to 25lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in overseeing all daily restaurant operations.
• Lead by example in delivering genuine hospitality and maintaining guest-first culture.
• Supervise and motivate hourly team members to meet service and quality standards.
• Assist in staffing needs including interviewing, onboarding, training, and scheduling.
• Help manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor and enforce health, sanitation, and safety standards in accordance with county regulations.
• Resolve guest concerns and feedback promptly and professionally.
• Contribute to achieving financial goals through labor control, food cost awareness, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Restaurant operations

Staff development

Scheduling

Inventory management

Food safety

Communication

Problem-solving

Evenings weekends

Job description

Restaurant Assistant Manager | Little Mamas Italian Kitchen

South Park

$70000.00 - $80000.00 per year (base plus bonus)

Little Mama's Italian is expanding, and we are looking for an assistant manager to round out our team! At Little Mama's Italian, we honor the traditions of old-world Italian American cooking with a fresh, modern twist-all served from a high-volume, scratch-made kitchen. As an Assistant Manager, you'll support the General Manager in leading day-to-day operations, coaching the team, and ensuring that every guest enjoys warm hospitality, outstanding service, and an unforgettable meal.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, full-service environment and is passionate about food, people, and delivering exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the General Manager in overseeing all daily restaurant operations.
• Lead by example in delivering genuine hospitality and maintaining Little Mama's guest- first culture.
• Supervise and motivate hourly team members to meet service and quality standards.
• Assist in staffing needs including interviewing, onboarding, training, and scheduling.
• Help manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor and enforce health, sanitation, and safety standards in accordance with county regulations.
• Resolve guest concerns and feedback promptly and professionally.
• Contribute to achieving financial goals through labor control, food cost awareness, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 2-3+ years of restaurant leadership experience, in a full-service, high-volume environment.
• Commitment to quality, consistency, and hospitality.
• Solid understanding of restaurant operations including scheduling, inventory, and team development.
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain a calm, focused presence.
• Lead by example and foster a positive and motivated work environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and lift up to 25lbs.

Why Work at Little Mama's Italian?

We're more than just a restaurant-we're a celebration of family, tradition, and unforgettable meals. At Little Mama's Italian, our team takes pride in preparing scratch-made dishes in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. As an Assistant Manager, you'll grow your leadership skills, support a passionate team, and help uphold the FS Food Group legacy of hospitality and excellence.

We reward our restaurant managers with amazing benefits!

• Competitive salaries based on experience
• 100% employer-paid Medical and Dental Benefits
• Employer-paid base life insurance policy
• Achievable monthly bonus structure
• PTO starting at 6 months of service

Company Information

FS Food Group is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Disclaimer: The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract. As with all positions at FS Food Group, employment is \"at will\" or voluntary on both the part of the employee or employer. This means employment can be terminated by either party with or without notice and/or with or without cause.

Little Mama’s Italian Kitchen is inspired by the old classic Italian restaurants in New England from the 60s and 70s. Really well done classics, without pretense. A stiff cocktail and a bowl of fresh pasta or a knob of just-made mozzarella are the simple but elegant menu items to look out for here. But the broiled steak will bowl you over too.