Restaurant Operations Lead

Costa-Vida; Ephraim (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Costa Vida is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead restaurant operations, drive profitability, and deliver excellent guest service. You will support the General Manager in daily operations and manage 20–45 hourly staff across shifts.

The role emphasizes inventory control, equipment maintenance, cash procedures, and adherence to brand standards while coaching team members to improve performance and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required, 2 years of college preferred.
• 1–2 years of previous quick service restaurant experience, management preferred.
• Some understanding of P&L interpretation and management to influence profitability.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of guest service principles.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manages inventory costs and maintains inventory by performing Daily, Weekly, and Monthly inventory inspections.
• Places and receives inventory truck orders.
• Maintains and regularly monitors a list of all restaurant assets.
• Ensures preventative maintenance of restaurant facility and equipment is completed in accordance with Company standards, interacting with external vendors as required.
• Ensures that the restaurant follows all cash control and security procedures (e.g. safe counting, cash drawers).
• Motivates and directs team members to exceed guest expectations with accurate, fast, and friendly service in a clean facility.
• Provides coaching and feedback to Shifts Supervisors and Team Members to increase the restaurant team's capabilities and raise restaurant performance.
• Directs restaurant team toward efficient and accurate preparation and sale of products for prompt delivery within established speed of service guidelines.
• Ensures that restaurant upholds operational and brand standards.
• Performs duties of Hourly Shift Coordinator and Team Members when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

P&L awareness

Team coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years college

Job description

Costa Vida is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead restaurant operations, drive profitability, and deliver excellent guest service. You will support the General Manager in daily operations and manage 20–45 hourly staff across shifts.

The role emphasizes inventory control, equipment maintenance, cash procedures, and adherence to brand standards while coaching team members to improve performance and guest experience.