Restaurant Team Lead: Develop People and Elevate Guests

Newk's Eatery | CKJ/Temcomp, LLC; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid training

Career advancement opportunities

Employee meal discounts

Job summary

Newk's Eatery in Texas is seeking an Associate Manager to lead daily restaurant operations alongside the General Manager, develop team members, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. This hands-on leadership role focuses on coaching, training, food safety, scheduling, and controlling costs, with opportunities to grow within a growing brand.

Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Competitive pay, paid training, and employee meal discounts are offered to support a

Qualifications

• Past restaurant leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills are essential.
• Willingness to obtain ServSafe Manager Certification if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts while ensuring outstanding food quality and guest service.
• Coach, motivate, and develop team members through hands-on leadership.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new employees.
• Create a positive, respectful, and high-performing team culture.
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and health department standards are maintained.
• Help manage labor, scheduling, inventory, and food costs.
• Monitor cash handling, POS accuracy, and restaurant security procedures.
• Support execution of promotions, new menu rollouts, and operational initiatives.
• Address guest concerns quickly and professionally.
• Step in to oversee restaurant operations when the General Manager is unavailable.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

Newk's Eatery in Texas is seeking an Associate Manager to lead daily restaurant operations alongside the General Manager, develop team members, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. This hands-on leadership role focuses on coaching, training, food safety, scheduling, and controlling costs, with opportunities to grow within a growing brand.

Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Competitive pay, paid training, and employee meal discounts are offered to support a