Restaurant Assistant Manager/General Manager in Training

Benefits: Career growth within a national brand Flexible scheduling Employee discount on Cheba favorites Paid leadership training Bonus based on performance Health insurance Restaurant Assistant General Manager Cheba Hut | Johnston, IA The Shop That Sets the Standard This isn’t just an Assistant Manager role. As an Assistant Manager, you lead by example through your actions, attitude, and daily execution. Your crew looks to you for consistency, support, and direction. How you uphold operations, culture, and guest experience sets the tone for every shift. We’re looking for an Assistant Manager with strong leadership potential and the drive to grow within the company. This position is for someone who leads with confidence, takes ownership, and has the ambition to develop into a General Manager position. If you’re motivated to build teams, elevate operations, and take the next step in your restaurant career, we want to meet you. We are a growing company and are looking for someone with the potential to elevate to General Manager for our next shop. What You’ll Own Shoperations Excellence Create and maintain a positive and motivating work environment Oversee smooth, consistent daily restaurant operations Meet product metrics and uphold food safety and product quality standards Oversee bar management and metrics Assist in the curation of shop culture and market awareness through marketing Facilitate HQ Training Programs Strong Marketing experience with emphasis on social media Guest Experience & Interaction Help deliver a consistently memorable, above-and-beyond guest experience Maintain a strong floor presence by engaging guests and supporting team flow Assist in building guest relationships and creating regulars through consistent hospitality Support daily operations while keeping the Cheba Hut brand energy strong Lead by example in reinforcing a customer-first mindset with the crew Leadership & Development Demonstrate "heads-up" leadership. Keep your head on a swivel and be aware. Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain crew relationships and influence behavior Provide real-time coaching and shoulder-to-shoulder feedback Help align the team around clear daily goals and support a shared vision for overall shop success What Makes You a Fit 2+ years of restaurant shift lead experience or above Strong understanding of restaurant systems and operations Comfortable working 10+ hour shifts Food Safety Certification Valid Driver’s License Exceptional written and verbal communication skills You believe “shop first” means guest first. You understand that culture and execution move together. You’re ready to help lead a store that leads the brand. If you’re ready to lead by example, support your team, and help create a shop others look to for inspiration — we’d love to meet you!