Assistant Restaurant Manager at Shake Shack

JFK Terminal 4 Airport | Shake Shack

Join our team as an Assistant Restaurant Manager for Shake Shack in a dynamic airport restaurant environment!

• $65,000 / year
• Opportunity for quarterly bonus and year-end super bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Quick-Service Restaurant Environment

Are you a experienced food service professional with a passion for high-volume, a stickler for food safety, and a knack for leadership? We want you!

What You’ll Do:

• Manage All Front of House and Kitchen Activities
• Focus on the Food
• Cost Control
• Lead and Develop the Team
• Systems and Processes
• Merchandising and Displays
• Handle tasks such as management of funds and media, receiving, inventory, purchasing, team member scheduling and payroll.
• Forecasting and Budgeting

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 2 years restaurant management experience required. Minimum 1 year Quick-Service restaurant management experience required. Shake Shack management experience is highly desirable.
• Proficient level of computer literacy, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and Point-of-Sale (POS) systems.
• Effective organizational maturity to prioritize daily, weekly, monthly and yearly activities.
• Ability to interact at all levels, including with executives, union representatives, and diverse hourly team members. Proven track record of resolving uncomfortable situations with clients, customers, peers and direct reports.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, associate’s degree or equivalent coursework preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Dynamic Environment: Work in the fast-paced and exciting setting of a major airport.
• Growth Opportunities: Develop your career in a supportive and challenging environment working for one of the largest restaurant operators in the world!
• Competitive Compensation: $65,000 + bonus and Health, Dental, Vision and Life Plans, Paid Time Off, 401K with company match, Employee Assistance Program, and more!

Additional Statements

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