Assistant Manager

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At Long Doggers Eateries Restaurant Group , our people are the heart of everything we do. Whether you're looking for your first job, building a career in hospitality, or gaining valuable experience for future opportunities, we're committed to helping you grow!

With multiple concepts across Brevard County, including 6 Long Doggers locations, Meg O'Malley's, Hemingway's Tavern, and Nitro Kitchen & Cocktails -we offer opportunities for advancement, hands-on training, and career development in a fun, fast-paced environment. Wherever your journey leads, the skills and experience you gain with Long Doggers Eateries can help open doors for your future.

Assistant Manager - Job Summary

The Meg O'Malley's Assistant Manager has an operations-critical role supporting the General Manager. Their role is to help deliver high-quality food while motivating our staff to provide a fun, festive European-style Guest experience. They are involved in all aspects of restaurant operations. In this, high-volume, electric atmosphere, Assistant Managers need natural leadership skills, an optimistic attitude, and the willingness to go above and beyond for our Guests and Staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that Guest relations and food quality are held up to the Meg O' Malley's standard.
• Drive and motivate the team in a positive manner that compliments Meg's electric atmosphere.
• Lead the clean-up and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas up to standard.
• Monitor actions of Staff and Guests to ensure that health, safety, and liquor regulations are followed.
• Maintain budget, Staff records, prepare payroll, pay bills, and/or monitor bookkeeping records.
• Monitor inventory, track Staff schedules, and pay as well as other record keeping responsibilities.
• Check the quality of deliveries of beverages, fresh foods, and baked goods.
• Communicate with sales representatives to order kitchen and front-of-house supplies.
• Arrange for any maintenance or repair of equipment and other services needed.
• Recruit, hire and oversee training for Staff members.
• Manage work hours for FOH and BOH staff.
• Monitor food preparation, as well as perform line check and preparation methods.
• Ensure that all points of service are being executed.
• Evaluate health and safety practices against standards.
• Problem solves issues concerning menus/ Staff and Guests.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/ Excel and/or Google sheets
• Must be able to communicate professionally and clearly with managers, kitchen, and dining room staff and guests.
• Proficient at line checks
• Understand management bonus structure and how your decisions and actions affect it.
• Proficient at FOH set-up and server sectioning
• Proficient at server checkouts and money handling
• Proficiency in POS Comps, Promos, Batch settlements
• Previous Restaurant Supervisory, Management, or Leadership experience
• Food Handler certification strongly preferred.
• Must have flexible and open Availability.
• Ability to direct, support, and drive excellence.
• Ability to maintain all kitchen standards.
• Highly motivated and organized.

Physical Requirements

• Some lifting and the movement of moderate loads require a 50-pound lifting requirement.
• Responsible for utilizing office equipment. The effective operation of equipment requires the use of all limbs, fingers, and the ability to see.
• Spends approximately 80% of his/her time standing and walking swiftly, therefore, he/she must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and move freely using all limbs and seeing at close/long distances.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors as needed.
• Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, etc. as well as visit LDE locations, off-site locations, etc.; therefore, he/she must be able to travel autonomously, possibly to other geographical locations.
• Flexibility in scheduling is expected to meet the operational needs and critical coverage of the business, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Management roles are full-time positions that require a minimum commitment of 60 hours per week, including at least 48 hours physically clocked in at the restaurant location.

Why You'll Love Working with Long Doggers Eateries

We believe great employees deserve great benefits and opportunities. Eligible team members may enjoy:

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match*
• Paid Vacation and Holiday Pay*
• Premium Shift Pay Opportunities*
• Better than FREE Wellness Program - iM4Health Program*
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Dining Discounts at all Long Doggers locations, Meg O'Malley's, Hemingway's Tavern, and Nitro Kitchen & Cocktails
• Exclusive Employee Perks and Discounts on:
  • Surf shop merchandise
  • Apparel and accessories
  • Spa & Salon services
  • Phone services
  • Sports and recreation rentals
  • And much more!

*Eligibility requirements may apply.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to be part of a team that values hard work, teamwork, and having fun while serving great food, apply today and start your next adventure with Meg O'Malley's!

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.