Restaurant Assistant Manager

Job description

Join Our Team!

Sun City Lincoln Hills Community Association is seeking an experienced and motivated Restaurant Assistant Manager to help lead the front-of-house operations at our popular Meridians Restaurant. This position plays a key leadership role in delivering exceptional dining experiences while supporting staff performance, service standards, and operational excellence.

If you are passionate about hospitality, enjoy leading teams, and thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment, we encourage you to apply!

What You'll Do
As the Assistant Manager, you will assist in overseeing daily restaurant operations and supervising service staff when the Restaurant Manager is unavailable.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead, organize, and supervise front-of-house service personnel to ensure
outstanding guest experiences.
• Support restaurant operations while maintaining food service quality, service
standards, and labor cost goals.
• Coach and hold team members accountable for following the approved service
cycle and hospitality standards.
• Ensure all daily side work and assigned duties are completed accurately and on
time.
• Utilize the Point of Sale (POS) system effectively and perform functions
necessary to support restaurant operations.
• Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.
• Ensure restaurant policies, procedures, and safety standards are followed
consistently.

Qualifications
Required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of food service industry experience
• Knowledge of food preparation, restaurant service, and bar operations
• Experience with POS systems and basic computer skills
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Certifications
• Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification (required within 60 days of
hire)
• Food Handler Certification (required within 30 days of hire)

Preferred
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification
• Spanish-speaking ability

Knowledge and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to motivate and develop team members
• Knowledge of commercial restaurant equipment and kitchen tools
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
and changing priorities

Physical and Work Environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and
maintain a positive, professional attitude under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively and move throughout the restaurant, kitchen,
bar, and community facilities.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including kitchen heat, refrigerated
areas, and outdoor conditions.

Why Join Sun City Lincoln Hills?

At Sun City Lincoln Hills Community Association, we're committed to providing exceptional dining and hospitality experiences for our residents and guests. We value teamwork, professionalism, and creating a welcoming environment for both employees and customers.

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to outstanding service and community engagement!

Benefits Overview
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options through Kaiser (HMO 0 40, HMO 1000 30) and Aetna (HMO AVN 0 100 30, NTL MCP 2000 80), with coverage available for employees, employee + children, employee + spouse, or families. Employer contributions range from 75-96% depending on the plan. Dental coverage is provided through MetLife (High PPO and Low PPO) with employer contributions between 58-80%, and vision benefits are offered through Aetna (Vision Core and Vision Plus) with a 100% employer contribution. Employees also receive access to the NexGen Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Paychex, offering counseling, mental health support, financial advising, and more. Our 401(k)-retirement plan allows contributions after 30 days, with an employer match of up to 4% beginning after one year.


Additional benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance equal to one year's salary (with voluntary supplemental options), and optional coverage for short-term disability, accident, hospitalization, illness, and legal assistance. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Paid time off includes vacation accruing at .0385 hours per hour worked (approximately 10 days per year, usable after 90 days), 9 paid holidays plus one floating holiday, and 40 hours of sick leave per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodation Sun City Lincoln Hills Community Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical conditions (including those defined under state or local law), reproductive health decision making, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable California laws. Applicants and employees may request accommodation related to disabilities; sincerely held religious beliefs; needs arising from domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; or any other protected reason, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.


*Employment is contingent upon successful completion of reference checks,
background check, medical exam and drug screen.


*Due to the nature of this role, it is not open to residents of Sun City Lincoln Hills
Community Association.