Assistant Manager

Be a part of one of the 25 fastest growing fast casuals, Slim Chickens! Slim Chicken is a leading national brand in the fast-growing emerging 'better chicken' fast-casual segment.

This is a great opportunity for starting and growing a career in the restaurant field.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

OPERATIONS

• Oversee all day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure Company standards for quality food, service, and sanitation are met.
• Manage and supervise Shift Leaders and hourly staff.
• Assign and direct daily work responsibilities for staff.
• Order inventory for all areas and operations to ensure the restaurant is stocked with appropriate levels of product.
• Reconcile cash registers at open and close of each shift.
• Maintain all records as required by Company policies and procedures, and in compliance with state and federal law.
• Maintain staff compliance with Company policies, procedures, standards, and specifications.
• Maintain staff compliance with state and federal laws governing safety and food handling.

MANAGEMENT

• Recruit, interview, select and hire quality staff for all positions.
• Conduct orientation and train Shift Leaders and other hourly staff to ensure employees perform their
• respective jobs.
• Perform performance reviews of Shift Leaders at General Manager’s request and other hourly staff on a regular basis. Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and counseling to Shift Leaders and hourly staff
• regarding areas such as production, efficiency, and professionalism.
• Perform counseling, disciplinary action or termination of employment of Shift Leaders and other
• hourly staff.
• Recommend any promotion, advancement, or other status change of Shift Leaders and other hourly staff to General Manager.
• Adjust work schedules and hours of work of Shift Leaders and hourly staff, as needed, to ensure all shifts are covered.
• Recommend any scheduling or shift changes to General Manager.
• Approve overtime as necessary for hourly staff.

LEADERSHIP

• Display exemplary and professional attitude and appearance at all times.
• Listen and communicate effectively with the General Manager, Shift Leaders and hourly staff, guests, vendors, and the community.
• Conduct management and staff meetings, as directed by the General Manager.
• Follow the General Manager’s direction and accomplish the objectives set by the General Manager.
• Review the objectives with Shift Leaders and hourly staff as necessary.
• Delegate appropriate tasks and responsibilities as necessary.
• Resolve employee complaints, questions or concerns as necessary.

WORK CONDITION REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours.
• Periods of standing and walking, as necessary.
• Frequent contact with guests, requiring tact and courtesy.
• Frequent contact with subordinates, requiring direction and supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate well.
• Proficient math skills and comfort with numbers.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Demonstrates maturity and professional demeanor at all times.
• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Well-groomed, professional appearance.
• Positive attitude and self-discipline.

We believe in great food, served with passion, in a fast and friendly manner. Everything you do here has a ripple effect, and you have the power to make someone’s day a little brighter!