Assistant Store Manager

SUMMARY Under the general supervision and direction of the Restaurant General Manager, the AssistantManager, is responsible for managing the daily operations of our restaurants, including theselection, development and performance management of employees. In addition, the AssistantManager will oversee the inventory and ordering of food and supplies, optimize profits andensure that guests are satisfied with their dining experience. TheAssistant Manager reports tothe Restaurant General Manager. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Primary responsibilities include: Oversee and manage all areas of the Fresh Healthy Cafe and make final decisionson matters of importance under the guidance of the Restaurant General Manager. Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales andminimize costs, including food, beverage, supply, utility and labor costs. When directed - Responsible for ensuring that all financial (invoices, reporting) andpersonnel/payroll related administrative duties are completed accurately, on time andin accordance with company policies and procedures. When directed - Responsible for the preparation, review and submission of requiredfranchise reports and records to the appropriate corporate entity. Food safety and planning Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance ofkitchen and dining areas. Ensure compliance with operational standards, companypolicies, federal/state/local laws, andordinances. Responsible for ensuring consistent high quality of food preparation and service. Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards. When Directed - Estimate food and beverage costs. Work with Corporate office staff for efficient provisioning and purchasing of supplies. Supervise portion control and quantitiesof preparation to minimize waste. When Directed - Estimate food needs, place orders with distributors, and schedule thedelivery of fresh food and supplies. Ensure positive guest service in all areas. Respond to complaints, taking any and allappropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests. Operational responsibilities Ensure that proper security procedures are in place to protect employees,guests and company assets. Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury andaccidents. Completes accident reports promptly if a guest or employee isinjured. Manage shifts which include: daily decision making, scheduling, planning whileupholding standards, product quality andcleanliness. Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service. Provide direction to employees regarding operational and procedural issues. When Directed - Interview hourly employees. Direct hiring, supervision, developmentand, when necessary, termination of employees. Conduct orientation, explain the Fresh Healthy Cafe Philosophy, and oversee thetraining of new employees. Develop employees by providing ongoing feedback, establishing performanceexpectations and by conducting performancereviews. Maintain an accurate and up-to-date plan of restaurant staffing needs. Prepareschedules and ensure that the restaurant is staffed for allshifts. Provide strong presence in local community and high level of community involvement by restaurant and personnel. QUALIFICATIONS College degree is preferred. Bachelor of Science degree in hotel/restaurantmanagement is desirable. A combination of practical experience and education will beconsidered as analternative. Knowledge of computers (MS Word, Excel). Proficient in the following dimensions of restaurant functions: food planning andpreparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must be eligible to work in the UnitedStates. Must agree to background and credit check. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS Self-discipline, initiative, leadership ability and outgoing. Pleasant, polite manner and a neat and clean appearance. Ability to motivate employees to work as a team to ensure that food and service meet appropriate standards. Must be able to handle the pressures of simultaneously coordinating a wide range of activities and recommend appropriate solutions to restaurant problems. Must possess good communication skills for dealing with diverse staff. Ability to coordinate multiple tasks such as food, beverage and labor cost whilemaintaining required standards of operation in daily restaurant activities. Ability to determine applicability of experience and qualifications of job applicants. ACCOUNTABILITIES Keeps Restaurant General Manager promptly and fully informed of all issues (i.e.problems, unusual matters of significance and positive events) and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action. Completes job responsibilities and performance objectives in a timely and effectivemanner and in accordance with Fresh Healthy Cafe policies and procedures. Maintains a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster andpromote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive tomaximum employee morale, productivity and effectiveness. At all times provides a favorable image of Fresh Healthy Cafe to promote its “We Care”philosophy. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested. SUPERVISION OF OTHERS Approximately 5 - 10 employees each shift within multiple locations. WORKING CONDITIONS Hours may vary if manager must fill in for his/her employees or if emergencies arise (typical work week = 32-40 hours). Ability to perform all functions at the restaurant level, including delivery whenneeded. Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, liftingproducts andsupplies weighing 45 pounds, and repetitive hand and wristmotion. Work with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment as well as operates phones,computers, fax machines, copiers, and other office equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr