Restaurant Operations Lead: Leadership & Growth

Blake; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Blake’s Lotaburger in New Mexico is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in daily operations, ensuring fast, friendly service while controlling food and labor costs and driving sales growth in a busy quick-service restaurant.

You will lead a team, uphold Blake’s Core Values—Kind, Team, Passion, Process—maintain health and safety standards, schedule staff, manage inventory, and partner with the GM on training and development.

Qualifications

• Must exemplify Blake’s Core Values: KIND, TEAM, PASSION, PROCESS.
• Must be 21 years old.
• High school diploma and restaurant management experience preferred; associate degree or business coursework helpful.
• Ability to work 35+ hours per week, including opening/closing, weekends and holidays.
• Must pass background check and have valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist GM in overseeing all restaurant operations for efficient service.
• Ensure proper food preparation and adherence to Blake’s Lotaburger procedures.
• Lead and motivate crew, enforce policies, and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Control food, beverage, and labor costs to protect profitability.
• Prepare work schedules and manage inventory to meet store needs.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff for future leadership roles.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

English proficiency

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree or coursework in business management

Tools

POS system

BOH reporting

Email / Office software

Inventory ordering system

Job description

Blake’s Lotaburger in New Mexico is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in daily operations, ensuring fast, friendly service while controlling food and labor costs and driving sales growth in a busy quick-service restaurant.

You will lead a team, uphold Blake’s Core Values—Kind, Team, Passion, Process—maintain health and safety standards, schedule staff, manage inventory, and partner with the GM on training and development.