Restaurant Manager - Zaxby's

Zaxby's; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid time off

Paid training

Job summary

Zaxby's is seeking an Assistant Manager in Meridian, MS to lead a team of 30-60 employees under the General Manager and Area Director. You will supervise 3-5 managers, ensure quality, and drive daily operations in a fast casual setting.

This role requires at least 1 year of experience managing people in a restaurant, a high school diploma, and a hands-on approach to training, scheduling, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience managing people in a restaurant environment.
• Experience with office equipment and computer-based tasks.

Responsibilities

• Increase sales by providing outstanding product and service.
• Work lunch, dinner and weekends, monitoring quality of food and service.
• Provide training to Team Members and Shift Managers.
• Purchase food, beverages and supplies and oversee preparation to meet high standards.
• Supervise and motivate Team Members and other Managers.
• Communicate openly with guests and staff about plans, progress and problems.
• Lead by creating a positive, ENCORE work environment and supportive team culture.
• Maintain flexibility to exceed performance parameters.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Communication

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.