Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $25.50 per hour ($19 / hr + $6.50 / hr average in tips). Bonus opportunities. 50% employer-paid health benefits and 401K with 4% employer match. 2 weeks PTO
Assistant Manager
Discover your Purpose, Seize Opportunity and Build a Vibrant Community with Sweet Cow!
We value bright, adaptable, energetic team players with a strong desire to contribute and lead. If you possess an insatiable curiosity and an eagerness to learn, we want you on our team. We are an evolving company with a focus on four values : community, kindness, contribution, and growth.
Our mission is simple : At Sweet Cow, we are committed to making the best-tasting ice cream, served by the friendliest scoopers, in the cleanest shop on the planet.
Let's scoop smiles together!
Your role :
The Assistant Manager provides direction, maintains operations, and drives results through people development, sales, and growth. Assistant Managers hire, train, and coach through company values to uphold standards and achieve the company mission. If you thrive on challenges and are eager to explore opportunities for personal and professional growth, this role is designed for someone like you. A natural leader with exceptional delegation skills and a keen ability to adapt to evolving landscapes, you are dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering connections within the community. Your friendly, positive, and enthusiastic demeanor makes you an ideal addition to our team, and we look forward to welcoming you on board!
Your Contribution and Responsibilities :
Focus on Customers and Community
- Provide consistent, positive, and engaging customer experiences rooted in company values
- Create and foster a customer-centric shop culture
- Address customer needs and concerns through genuine care and authentic human connection
- Embrace, share, and coach customer feedback
- Cultivate and nurture a lively and spirited shop vibe for the team and customers
Build Effective Teams
Assist the General Manager in identifying, screening and hiring the right talentLead and coach shop trainers in effective training to ensure retention and minimize employee turnoverFoster a growth-oriented environment through continuous team development, coaching, and feedbackPlan and execute company training programsSupervise and address team performanceExecution
Ensure effective execution of daily operationsMaintain oversight of all hourly positions to ensure all company standards are being metNavigate ambiguity, embrace and lead change, and make intentional and strategic decisionsClearly detail and communicate shop performance to the General ManagerUtilize and oversee established systems, tools, and proceduresUphold company standards and normsCoach and uphold Sweet Cows standard of cleanlinessEnsure optimal product and supply levels through accurate inventory-takingDelegate tasks based on customer flow and necessary action itemsThrive in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitudeCommunicate with Impact
Utilize open and direct communicationEngage, connect, coach, and lead teams with clarity, positivity, and kindnessTrain, coach, and provide feedback creating an understanding of our company, shop priorities, and menuDevelop teams through sharing the company's mission, values, history, and purposeClearly, directly, and with vision deliver team messaging, creating a culture of comprehension and enthusiasm for all things Sweet CowMaintain weekly communication to the team with pertinent information and upcoming changesCommunicate with precision and influence across various communication channels while articulating knowledge and desired outcomes with clarity & positivityEmbrace feedback and communicate in a timely, considerate, and detailed mannerCreate and foster a challenging and rewarding culture through meaningful contribution and a sense of team prideCreate, foster, and maintain a shop culture of accountability, purpose, and pride around meeting performance expectationsCore Responsibilities :
Weekly and Daily Planning & Execution : Develop and implement weekly and daily plans, ensuring successful execution and necessary adjustments.Team Development : Lead approved team development initiatives and provide oversight to ensure continuous growth and improvement.Observation & Improvement : Conduct regular observations, identify areas for improvement, and implement effective change.Training & Validation : Lead training and validation processes for the shop, serve as the primary coach and mentor for Shift Leads (SLs), Ice Cream Makers, Production Team members, Trainers, and Scoopers.Team Communication : Facilitate weekly team communication through the weekly scoop and in person.Attendance Management : Uphold the attendance policy by coaching the team and ensuring consistent compliance.Performance Documentation : Prepare and deliver write-ups as needed to address performance issues.Interviewing : Conduct phone screens and initial interviews for prospective new hires.Support to General Manager (GM) : Assist the GM with tasks such as roster management, employee orientation, production orders, conducting 1 : 1 meetings with SLs, Individual Performance Reviews (IPRs), and clock-in audits.Shift Requirements :
5 shifts / week (35-38 hours)3 high revenue shifts (Thursday-Sunday)Weekly : 1 opening shift, 2 mid shifts (one on Fri / Sat / Sun), 2 closing shifts (including one on Fri / Sat)Eligibility Requirements
High school diploma or GED requiredHave at least two years of experience in a related service industryHave at least one year of experience delegating tasks to other employees and / or coordinating the tasks of two or more employeesMust be a minimum of 21 years of ageAble to lift up to 50 lbsAbility to stand for the entirety of a shiftAdhere to the written schedule and maintain consistent attendance and punctualityMaintain a weekly schedule of 35-38 in-shop hours scheduled based on shop and team needsCompensation
$25.50 per hour ($19 / hr + $6.50 / hr average in tips)Rewards & Bonuses
Monetary bonuses for staff developmentBenefits
Health insurance benefits (50% employer paid)401(K) Plan with a 4% employer matchDental Plan (employee paid)Vision Plan (employee paid)Paid Time Off
Two Weeks PTOPerks
Opportunities for career growth and developmentDiscounted employee storeFriends & family ice cream discountFree ice cream dailyTwo complimentary pints per weekApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis.