Assistant Manager

Restaurant Manager PositionTo protect and deliver the Del Taco Brand and grow sales while maximizing the efficiency and profitability of the restaurant by leading the Del Taco Way with the General Manager or as the lead manager.Essential Job FunctionsSupport the General Manager's efforts to adequately staff the restaurant with quality people who are passionate about achieving standards, exceeding expectations, and delighting customers by:Recruiting, hiring, and retaining all restaurant employees in compliance with the employee position reportEnsuring the entire team is certified according to the current training process at all timesFostering an environment of continuous learningCreating a service-oriented culturePromoting an environment of fun and teamworkEvaluating performance and recommending salary increasesRecommending, approving, and administering disciplinary action, suspension, and/or terminationDeveloping and growing team membersDeliver the Brand to everyone the Del Taco Way by:Executing Del Taco Standards and using our processes and systems 100% of the timeMaintaining the facility and customer areasMaintaining all equipment to operational and safety standardsDelivering only quality products to Del Taco standards every timeAdhering to cleaning schedules and standardsEnsuring employees are in proper uniformEnsuring a consistent service experienceEnsuring POP and signage is present and in the approved locationAchieve or exceed the Sales plan and build customer counts and loyalty by:Assisting the General Manager in identifying and communicating sales goals (daily, weekly, year over year)Ensuring the right people are in the right places according to projected / actual salesIncreasing customer count and check average, and maximizing capacity and customer valueSupporting the General Manager in identifying and executing Local Store Marketing opportunities to attract new customersStaying aware of local events; Understanding the store's current trade area and competitionExecuting speed (speed with a smile) and service standardsFlawlessly executing marketing promotions and campaignsAchieve or exceed profitability plan:Maintaining staffing levels to actual salesComplying with labor lawsAccurately ordering and managing inventory to reduce waste and prevent theftEnsuring cash handling procedures and standards are in place and followedPerforming cash audits and addressing identified issuesExecuting safety and health standardsMinimizing R&M / Supplies and Services costs by managing service vendors efficientlyAchieving and communicating controllable cost targetsThe above position profile is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their Manager in compliance with Federal and State Laws.Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the position and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or workgroup are basic requirements of all positions at Del Taco.Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.Del Taco is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.