Assistant Manager

Assistant Restaurant Manager

An Assistant Restaurant Manager is generally responsible for supporting the Restaurant Manager, Shift leaders and Team.

They perform all duties of the Restaurant Manager in their absence, generally managing on their days off and working opposite shifts. Primary duties generally include floor operations, and Brand Training programs. Generally responsible for providing strong, positive leadership to his/ her team to deliver great friendly guest experiences, operational excellence and for helping to build profitable top line sales of a single restaurant. They support the Restaurant Manager in the overall operation of the restaurant according to Dunkin' standards, franchisee policies and procedures and in compliance with all applicable laws.

Responsibilities Include:

Lead team meetings, along with Restaurant Manager

Oversee Brand Training Programs, schedule, train, validate, certify team and shift lead staff

Ensure Brand standards, recipes and systems are executed

Create and maintain a guest focused culture in the restaurant

Review guest feedback results and implement action plans to drive improvement

Communicates restaurant priorities, goals and results to restaurant team members

Execute along with RM, new product rollouts including training, marketing and sampling where applicable

Execution of Point of Purchase instore set up per Brand standards

Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following and enforcing safety, food safety, and sanitation requirements and complying with all applicable laws

Control costs to help maximize profitability

Completion of inventory on a periodic basis as determined by Franchisee

Support RM in completion of weekly labor schedule ensuring all shifts are staffed to meet guest demand and service standards

Support RM in assigning staff and deployment

Support to RM in completion of supplier and other vendor orders

Conduct self-assessments and corresponding action plans

Ensure restaurant budget is met as determined by Franchisee

Manages cash in restaurant and ensures team members are following franchisee's cash management policies

Ensures the facility meets all standards and is rush ready at all times

Management Responsibilities Include:

Assist team and shift lead performance appraisal process

Coach restaurant team members to drive sales, improve profitability and guest satisfaction

Understands and works to meet all key performance indicators such as sales goals, labor and cost of good percentages, and speed of service goals.

Education/Experience:

Basic computer skills

Fluent in spoken and written English

Basic math and financial management

Previous leadership experience in retail, restaurant or hospitality

Key Competencies:

Good analytical skills and business acumen

Works well with others in a fun fast paced team environment

Ontime, demonstrates honesty and positive attitude

Willingness to learn and embrace change

Ability to train and develop a team

Guest focused

Time Management

Problem solving

Motivating others

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Standing on feet

Repetitive motion including bending, stooping and reaching

Lifting packages (if applicable)

Wearing a headset (if applicable)

Working in a small space