Assistant Restaurant Manager in Stoke-on-Trent

Assistant Restaurant Manager has ultimate accountability for the successful operation, growth and prosperity of an assigned National Franchised Restaurant. He/she provides leadership and direction to ensure the restaurant operates in accordance with all established policies, procedures, standards, Company values, and applicable federal, state and local laws. The General Manager maximizes sales and profitability through the execution of systems and processes that result in superior quality, service and cleanliness. He/she recruits, hires, trains, coaches, develops and retains a best-in-class team of professional Associates capable of delivering the National Franchise Brand to consumers.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages his/her assigned restaurant to defined levels of operations excellence in accordance with all established Company policies, procedures and standards.
• Assesses the current performance and future potential of his/her business and identifies trends/issues that impede performance before recommending and initiating corrective actions to resolve.
• Employs approved operational and administrative business processes, tools and systems to maximize sales and profit performance and deliver desired results.
• Seeks to build in-house and off-premise sales using approved marketing programs and tools.
• Develops, implements and executes short- and long-term business plans and budgets that promote strategic sales and profit growth.
• Recruits, hires, trains, coaches, develops and retains a best-in-class team of professional Associates.
• Develops management succession and bench strength utilizing the Company’s internal development processes and systems.
• Routinely evaluates all aspects of his/her business and consults with his/her Area Supervisor and appropriate Support Center resources.
• Maximises restaurant profitability by instituting, maintaining, utilising and enforcing effective management practices, policies, controls, tools and systems.
• Maintains the physical facility, grounds and equipment in accordance with Company standards.
• Administers all aspects of the business with impeccable integrity.
• Builds professional business relationships and partnerships within the community.
• Conducts a variety of administrative duties that enhance restaurant and organizational planning, forecasting, scheduling, budgeting and analysis.
• Performs miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to an array of diverse internal and external clients.
• Ability to listen effectively, process information quickly and accurately, and transfer knowledge in a variety of settings.
• Ability to recruit, select, supervise, coach, develop, motivate and retain talented Associates.
• Possesses thorough knowledge and understanding of general business and financial principles.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, anticipate, analyse and implement multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to, and manage, change.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit, competitive nature and contagious enthusiasm.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Minimum Age: 18 years of age or older.
• Experience and Training: External Candidates: 3+ years previous Assistant Restaurant Manager experience required.
• Miscellaneous: Must successfully complete all required Brand training and certifications.
• Must have a legal right to work in the United States.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to provide proof of automobile insurance upon request.

WORK CONDITIONS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential function of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. The work is typically performed in a restaurant environment, with moderate noise. Team members must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, 401(k), Employee discount, Paid time off.