Restaurant Manager - Zaxby's

Zaxby's; Greenacres (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid time off

Paid training

Job summary

Zaxby's is seeking an Assistant Manager to help run a fast casual restaurant. You will supervise a team of 30-60 employees across 3-5 managers, drive sales, and ensure quality in both food and service while maintaining a high standard of guest satisfaction.

The role requires at least 1 year of people management experience in a restaurant setting, high school diploma or equivalent, and comfort with office software and daily operations. Availability for varied shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year managing people in a restaurant.
• Experience with front- and back-of-house operations.
• Comfort with computer and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Increase sales by delivering outstanding product and service.
• Supervise 30-60 employees and 3-5 managers.
• Provide training to team members and shift managers.
• Oversee purchasing and prep to ensure quality.
• Foster a positive work environment and align with company objectives.

Skills

People management

Restaurant experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

ABOUT Zaxby's

An alternative to fast food, Zaxby's offers prepared-at-order chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches and salads. Zaxby's most popular items are its hand-breaded Chicken Fingerz and Traditional or Boneless Wings, smothered in a choice of nine sauces with names like Wimpy, Tongue Torch, Nuclear and Insane. The menu also offers innovative Zappetizers like Tater Chips, Spicy Fried Mushrooms and Fried White Cheddar Bites, as well as a variety of Party Platterz perfect for any family gathering, special occasion, sporting event, party and/or tailgate.

Zaxby's has grown to more than 950 locations in 17 states and is headquartered in Athens, Georgia. For more information, visit zaxbys.com or zaxbysfranchising.com.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Manager reports directly to General Manager, receives direction from General Manager and Area Director, and assists with a team of 3-5 managers the direct supervision of 30-60 employees. Other responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Increase sales by providing outstanding product and service.
• Work lunch, dinner and weekends, monitoring quality of food and service.
• Assist in providing Team Members and Shift Managers with the appropriate training.
• Purchase food, beverages and supplies as needed and oversee their preparation to ensure that every product served meets our high standards of product quality.
• Supervise and motivate Team Members and other Managers.
• Communicate openly and honestly with guests, subordinates, superiors and all others about plans, progress and problems
• Provide leadership by keeping things fun and encouraging enthusiasm and a positive mental attitude and commitment toward Company objectives.
• Create an Encore, excellent and enjoyable work environment.
• Maintain an attitude of flexibility that allows performance above and beyond the parameters of this position description.

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum 1 yr. experience managing people in a restaurant environment.
• Office environment; work with computer and office equipment.
• Restaurant environment; work with advanced kitchen and front-of-house operational equipment.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Experience level:

• 1 year

Restaurant type:

• Fast casual restaurant
• Quick service & fast food restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Zaxby's is an American chain of fast casual restaurants offering chicken wings, chicken fingers, sandwiches, and salads. The chain operates primarily in the South, and has more than 900 locations.