Restaurant Assistant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Manager – Tastes Great Inc.

We're Not Looking for a Manager. We're Looking for a Leader.

We have been serving our community since 1972, and we're searching for an Assistant Manager who understands that great restaurants are built on hospitality, accountability, teamwork, and leading by example.

This position is not for someone looking to sit in an office, delegate responsibilities, or simply "run a shift." We are looking for someone who takes ownership, notices what needs to be done without being asked, and isn't afraid to jump in wherever the business needs them.

Who You Are

You are the person who:

• Walks the restaurant and sees opportunities instead of problems.
• Helps a server run food when the dining room gets busy.
• Clears tables if guests are waiting.
• Checks on guests before they complain.
• Holds yourself accountable before holding others accountable.
• Understands that hospitality starts with leadership.
• Leads from the floor, not from behind a desk.
• Takes pride in details that others overlook.
• Leaves the restaurant better than they found it every day.

You don't believe any task is beneath you. You understand that when the team sees you working hard, they work harder too.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Leading daily restaurant operations during assigned shifts
• Ensuring exceptional guest experiences and immediate resolution of guest concerns
• Coaching and developing servers, hosts, bussers, and support staff
• Maintaining cleanliness, organization, and operational standards throughout the restaurant
• Monitoring labor, sales, productivity, and service standards
• Completing all opening and closing procedures accurately and consistently
• Managing waitlists, guest flow, and dining room efficiency
• Supporting catering, takeout, and special events operations
• Conducting line checks and ensuring food quality standards are met
• Holding team members accountable while maintaining a positive culture
• Creating an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and motivated

What We Expect

• A sense of urgency
• Attention to detail
• Ability to adapt, follow instructions and take constructive criticism
• Strong follow-through
• Reliability and accountability
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• A genuine passion for hospitality
• An Average 50-hour work week

Experience

• Previous restaurant management experience required
• High-volume restaurant experience preferred
• Experience leading teams of 20+ employees preferred
• Knowledge of labor management, guest service, scheduling, and restaurant operations

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role is not measured by how many tasks you assign.

It's measured by:

• Happy guests
• Strong employee morale
• Clean and organized operations
• Consistent execution
• Completed daily responsibilities
• A team that respects your leadership because they see your effort

Why Tastes Great?

For more than 50 years, we have built a reputation for serving great food with genuine hospitality. We are growing, expanding our hours, and investing in our future. We are looking for leaders who want to grow with us and help shape the next chapter of our story.

If you're looking for a place where hard work matters, hospitality matters, and leadership matters, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and show us why you're the leader our team deserves.