Assistant Restaurant Manager

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FT 30+hr Management New Haven, CT, US

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

The Assistant Manager is dedicated to delivering an exceptional dining experience for every guest. This role supports the GM & AGM by overseeing the hiring, training, and supervision of hourly staff, ensuring they meet both customer service and sales objectives. Core responsibilities include leading pre-shift meetings, preparing end-of-shift reports, managing cash handling, optimizing daily labor schedules, and phasing shifts to align with sales targets.

The Assistant Manager also evaluates and addresses employee performance, collaborates with the event team to execute special events, and ensures full compliance with Department of Labor regulations, company standards, local health and safety codes, and any additional assigned duties.

• Task Delegation & Oversight :
  Assign key restaurant functions and tasks to hourly staff while maintaining oversight to ensure timely and successful completion.
• Profitability Management:
  Manage Profit and Loss (P&L) by enforcing cash control, security protocols, inventory management, labor optimization, and waste reduction. Take corrective actions as needed.
• Assist in verifying and approving Daily Sales Summaries (DSS) within the accounting platform, including analyzing and explaining discounts, voids, and charitable donations.
• Support inventory management, vendor orders, and invoice entry into the accounting system.
• Facility & Equipment Maintenance :
  Ensure facilities and equipment are well-maintained, assisting in scheduling routine service calls and arranging timely repairs as needed.
• Policy Enforcement & Improvement:
  Uphold existing company policies and procedures while identifying and suggesting corrective action plans for areas requiring improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance :
  Ensure compliance with food safety, cleanliness, liquor purchasing and service, and security policies, exceeding local regulatory standards.
• Cleanliness & Appearance :
  Maintain restaurant cleanliness and general appearance through daily inspections and hold staff accountable for meeting company standards. Conduct building walkthroughs with GM, AGM, & Operations Team as needed.
• Operational Coordination:
  Collaborate with management to oversee Restaurant operations, focusing on labor targets, food and liquor costs, guest satisfaction, and event execution.
• Perform hands-on work as necessary to address business needs, train staff, and model appropriate behaviors and company standards.
• Staff Recruitment & Development:
  Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training staff to meet performance and customer service standards. Ensure hiring paperwork and required training are completed.
• Work with the General Manager to identify and develop high-performing staff members who can contribute to Bear’s long-term success.
• Performance Management:
  Assist in assessing staff performance and conducting formal and informal reviews for Shift Leads.
• Manage staff performance, providing motivation and training to enhance team performance and operational excellence.
• Administer disciplinary actions as needed, consulting the General Manager when appropriate, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Immediately report incidents of harassment, escalated discipline, or terminations to the General Manager and Assistant General Manager
• Human Resources Functions:
  Assist in overseeing onboarding, staff training (e.g., Serv Safe, TIPS), weekly scheduling, payroll accuracy, and documentation of attendance, performance, and disciplinary…