Assistant Manager

**Assistant Manager - Chicken Salad Chick** **Lead with Purpose. Grow with Us.** Are you a natural leader who loves developing people, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and creating a positive team culture? Chicken Salad Chick Glen Ellyn is looking for an **Assistant Manager** to help lead our growing restaurant. This is an opportunity to join a locally owned business where your leadership truly makes a difference. **Why You'll Love Working Here** + Closed every Sunday + No fryers + Better work-life balance than traditional restaurants + Competitive pay + Paid training and leadership development + Growth opportunities within a growing multi-unit organization + Supportive ownership and management team + Positive, team-first culture + Free employee meals **What You'll Do** + Lead daily restaurant operations and ensure an exceptional guest experience + Coach, train, and develop team members + Build a positive, high-performing team culture + Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and team development + Manage food quality, cleanliness, and food safety standards + Help achieve sales, labor, and food cost goals + Lead by example during busy lunch and dinner shifts + Solve problems quickly while maintaining a positive attitude + Support the General Manager in all aspects of restaurant operations **We're Looking For Someone Who:** + Has restaurant leadership experience (Assistant Manager, Shift Leader, or similar) + Leads with integrity and accountability + Is passionate about hospitality and serving others + Builds strong relationships with guests and team members + Thrives in a fast-paced environment + Is organized, dependable, and detail-oriented + Wants to grow their leadership career + Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis. + Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and move throughout the restaurant for extended periods during scheduled shifts. + Ability to perform duties in all areas of the restaurant, including the kitchen, food preparation, service line, and front-of-house as business needs require. + Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety, quality, and exceptional guest service. **Preferred Qualifications** + 2+ years of restaurant leadership experience + Experience with scheduling, inventory, and team development + Food safety certification is a plus At Chicken Salad Chick, we believe our people are our greatest asset. If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make an impact, grow professionally, and enjoy a healthier restaurant lifestyle, we'd love to meet you. **Apply today! We're interviewing immediately and looking to hire the right leader as soon as possible.** **Company Introduction** Chicken Salad Chick provides a delicious menu with a variety of 12 Chicken Salads, homemade sides, delicious soups, and great sandwiches. This location is one of the originals to the franchise and we are looking for a hospitality professional to help us maintain a team of excellence and superb service.