Assistant Restaurant Manager

Job description:
We are seeking an experienced, energetic, and service-driven Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our upscale Mexican restaurant. This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences, developing high-performing teams, and maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.

As our Assistant Restaurant Manager , you will play a key leadership role in the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, supporting the General Manager in driving financial performance, ensuring outstanding service, coaching and developing team members, and creating an environment where both guests and employees thrive. This position is ideal for someone who leads by example, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in building memorable dining experiences inspired by authentic Mexican hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in overseeing all daily Front of House and restaurant operations, ensuring seamless execution of service.
• Lead, coach, and motivate Front of House team members to consistently deliver exceptional hospitality and exceed guest expectations.
• Ensure all service, cleanliness, food quality, and presentation standards are maintained at the highest level.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, and developing restaurant team members.
• Provide continuous coaching, performance feedback, and accountability while fostering a positive and respectful work environment.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and proactively resolve concerns, turning service recovery into memorable guest experiences.
• Support scheduling, labor management, and productivity initiatives to achieve operational efficiency.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and cost control for food, beverage, and restaurant supplies.
• Maintain compliance with all health department regulations, food safety standards, TABC requirements, and company policies.
• Analyze daily sales, labor costs, and operational performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
• Ensure the restaurant remains clean, organized, and fully prepared for every service period.
• Lead by example during high-volume periods, providing hands-on operational support whenever necessary.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement throughout the restaurant.

What You Bring

• Minimum 3–5 years of restaurant management experience in an upscale, polished casual, or fine dining environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing high-performing hospitality teams.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, guest service, labor management, food safety, and financial performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example while inspiring and developing others.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities with both guests and employees.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing guest relations and resolving concerns with professionalism and empathy.
• Strong knowledge of POS systems, scheduling software, inventory management, and restaurant reporting.• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.

Compensation Package:

• Competitive base salary $??
• Career growth within a respected and expanding hospitality group.
• Collaborative, professional, and guest-focused work environment