Assistant Restaurant Manager

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Family-Owned | Scratch-Made Cuisine | Full-Service Restaurant

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our team at a family-owned, full-service restaurant known for its scratch-made cuisine, quality ingredients, and commitment to exceptional hospitality.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on hospitality leader who enjoys being actively involved in daily operations, developing a strong team, and creating memorable dining experiences for guests. Working closely with restaurant leadership, you will help oversee daily operations, drive sales, maintain food and service quality, and foster a positive, team-oriented environment that reflects the values of a family-owned business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily restaurant operations, ensuring consistency in sales, service, food quality, and cleanliness.
• Promote a welcoming, hospitality-driven atmosphere where guests receive friendly, attentive, and personalized service.
• Maintain high standards for scratch-made food preparation, presentation, portion control, and overall product quality.
• Train, coach, mentor, and motivate team members while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Support front-of-house and back-of-house operations to ensure smooth service and an exceptional guest experience.
• Oversee cash handling, daily receipts, reporting, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Step in wherever needed to support the team, maintain service standards, and ensure operational efficiency.
• Assist with employee scheduling and labor management to meet business demands while controlling costs.
• Monitor inventory, receive and inspect deliveries, and ensure product quality and accuracy.
• Maintain restaurant equipment and oversee preventative maintenance to ensure a safe and functional environment.
• Enforce company policies, address performance concerns, and ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations.
• Support local marketing, advertising, and promotional initiatives to drive sales and build guest loyalty.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or assistant management experience in a full-service restaurant environment.

• Experience in scratch-made or fresh-food restaurant operations strongly preferred.

• A genuine passion for hospitality, food quality, and creating memorable guest experiences.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to motivate and develop a team while maintaining high operational standards.

• Understanding of restaurant operations, labor management, food costs, and guest service.

• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to work approximately 45–50 hours per week.

• The Ideal Candidate: A hands-on hospitality professional who takes pride in great food, exceptional service, and building relationships with both guests and team members. Someone who appreciates the personal touch of a family-owned restaurant and wants to be part of a team that values quality, consistency, and genuine hospitality.

• JOB ID: 183541

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• Kelly Buck