Restaurant Operations Leader

Habit-Burger-; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Company-paid Long-Term Disability

Company-paid Life Insurance

Vacation Pay

Sick Time

Quarterly Bonus Programs for Managers

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Referral Bonus Programs

Employee Meal Program

Employee Discounts on all other food

Job summary

Habit Burger & Grill in California is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in daily restaurant operations and lead a high-performing team.

You will recruit, train, and develop FOH & BOH staff, uphold food safety standards, and drive guest satisfaction while maintaining inventory and controlling costs. This role offers a clear career path, hands-on training, and a culture that rewards leadership and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in related food service management.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food Manager Certification/ServSafe required.
• Ability to work a flexible full-time schedule and travel occasionally for meetings, conferences, and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding FOH & BOH team members.
• Assist and supervise the training and development of FOH & BOH team members.
• Uphold food preparation specifics by ensuring standard SOPs are followed for consistent delivery of quality food items.
• Communicate, train, and educate Team Members and Shift Leaders on changes, procedures, products, or equipment.
• Conduct Succession Planning 1-on-1s with designated Team Members.
• Ensure Team Members comply with standards including safety, hygiene, and uniforms.
• Manage daily operations of a restaurant shift.
• Increase sales by ensuring guest satisfaction and prompt problem resolution.
• Ensure food quality and availability.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and stocking in all areas.
• Assist in developing Team Members and inventory management.
• Placing food orders and processing invoices.
• Track and manage labor and food costs to meet restaurant goals.
• Assist in work schedules and opening/closing shifts.
• Maintain equipment and coordinate service or repair.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Food safety

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Manager Certification / ServSafe Manager

Job description

Habit Burger & Grill in California is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in daily restaurant operations and lead a high-performing team.

You will recruit, train, and develop FOH & BOH staff, uphold food safety standards, and drive guest satisfaction while maintaining inventory and controlling costs. This role offers a clear career path, hands-on training, and a culture that rewards leadership and teamwork.