Restaurant Assistant Manager

Job Brief

The Restaurant Assistant Manager is a manager who ensures that the restaurant runs smoothly. They have to manage and select employees, develop them, and oversee inventory ordering so that they can make the most of every dish.

Job Description

• ● Research new wholesale food suppliers and negotiate prices
• ● Calculate future needs in kitchenware and equipment and place orders, as needed
• ● Manage and store vendors’ contracts and invoices
• ● Coordinate communication between front of the house and back of the house staff
• ● Prepare shift schedules
• ● Process payroll for all restaurant staff
• ● Supervise kitchen and wait staff and provide assistance, as needed
• ● Keep detailed records of daily, weekly and monthly costs and revenues
• ● Arrange for new employees’ proper onboarding (scheduling trainings and ordering uniforms)
• ● Monitor compliance with safety and hygiene regulations
• ● Gather guests’ feedback and recommend improvements to our menus

Job Requirements

• ● Work experience as a Restaurant Assistant Manager or similar role in the hospitality industry
• ● Familiarity with restaurant management software, like OpenTable and PeachWorks
• ● Good math and reporting skills
• ● Customer service attitude
• ● Communication and team management abilities
• ● Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends)
• ● High school diploma; additional certification in hospitality is a plus