
Assistant Manager
- Akron, OH
- $42,000-46,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist the General Manager to ensure that the restaurant operates efficiently and effectively within the Company's fiscal and operational guidelines.
- Ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Assist the General Manager to develop initiatives to build sales, profitability and guest counts.
- Maintain effective cost controls in support of these initiatives.
- Responsible for restaurant systems, policies and procedures designed to affect control of restaurant costs and expenses.
- Develop guest oriented quality, service, and cleanliness action plans to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Ensure all safety and security systems and procedures are followed to ensure health and safety of employees and guests.
- Ensure secure, safe handling and transportation of funds.
- Responsible for the physical/aesthetic maintenance of the restaurant and maintenance of Old Carolina's theme format.
- Works to instill the mission statement and Daily Directives in each employee.
- Ensure that all menu items are made according to recipe and presented as shown in the Old Carolina Plating Book.
- Utilize food production and inventory tools available to support this responsibility by completing weekly inventory report to generate a cost of sales report to be reviewed by the General Manager.
- Maintain a working knowledge of all recipes, products and production procedures.
- Ensure established standards of food safety and sanitation are maintained.
- Purchase food products within established guidelines. Oversee correct receipt, storage and handling of food products to ensure quality and freshness at all times.
- Looks for and cultivates a passion for food.
- Respond to guest comments and criticism in a constructive and positive manner, looking at such as an opportunity to build guest count. Educate and empower associates to act in a similar capacity.
- Ensure a safe and secure work and dining environment for associates and guests.
- Interview candidates for employment and makes recommendations which are given particular weight for hiring and terminating employees.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Demonstrate high ethical standards at all times, adhering to standards laid out in the Company Handbook.
- Contribute as directed by the General Manager in regular associate/departmental meetings.
- Administer counseling and discipline to associates as necessary.
- Direct the daily shift operations of the restaurant.
- Schedule and oversee catering associates.
- Orientate all new hires utilizing company handbooks and support materials.
- Provide training and recognition to employees at all levels and maintain a team-oriented environment.
- Responsible to maintain labor efficiency ratios to ensure guest service and cost effectiveness.
- Ensure all reports, documentation, and other information required by corporate office departments are submitted in a timely and accurate manner.
- Coordinate miscellaneous tasks and projects as needed, or as directed by the General Manager.
- Cover shifts as directed at other company restaurants.
- Must have excellent communication, organization, prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to remain composed in stressful situations and to train, motivate and counsel others with a positive manner.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
- Previous job experience in the current environment is preferable.