Assistant Restaurant Manager

Overview

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager
, you will be responsible for assisting the General Manager in restaurant operations and in achieving planned sales and profit levels for the restaurant through the implementation, management, and enforcement of company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. In addition, you will provide direction for restaurant staff to ensure maximum guest satisfaction and a quality work environment.

• Assists the General Manager in planning and analyzing administration and operations manpower.
• Responsible for achieving plan profit levels while ensuring maximum guest satisfaction.
• Accountable for proper handling of cash, credit card information, gift cards and all items related to payment of guest checks.
• Assists in planning and analysis of restaurant unit manpower, ensuring sufficient development and training of all employees, including subordinate managers.
• Assists General Manager in all aspects of employment and restaurant staffing including recruitment, training, and new hire orientation.
• Attends University of Perkins and successfully completes all coursework.
• Achieves and maintains Serv Safe certification.
• Performs and is able to assist in all functions for all positions in the restaurant.
• Ensures that all menu items are prepared, portioned, and presented properly in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner according to established procedures, performance standards, and specifications.
• Ensures managers and all team members monitor food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce food-borne illness risk factors.
• Ensures restaurant compliance to productivity and service standards by scheduling and staffing a sufficient number of well-trained and productive employees.
• Ensures proper management of the facility and equipment through preventive maintenance, energy conservation, repairs, security measures, and adherence to safety and sanitation requirements.
• Maintains inventory levels for food and non-food items according to company guidelines through correct ordering procedures and efficiency usage.
• Anticipates, identifies, and corrects system breakdowns to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Accounts for accurate financial data including payroll, cash and receipts, productivity, food costs, and operating expenses; prepares and reviews financial reports.
• Attends scheduled restaurant and region team meetings and participates in presentations as requested.

• One to two years of previous experience in a supervisory role; preferably in the food service industry
• High school diploma; some college or degree preferred
• Effective communication with employees, guests, and vendors in person and by telephone
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously

• Extensive standing without breaks; operating a cash register
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors
• Bending, reaching, walking
• Ability to reach heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2.5 to 3 feet
• High level of mobility and flexibility in workspace
• Ability to fit through openings 30" wide
• Ability to work irregular hours under heavy pressure during busy times
• Ability to carry trays of food products weighing 20 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Educational Assistance with DeVry University with complimentary laptop
• Immediate family members are also eligible
• Competitive pay with service award incentive
• Get paid daily through Daily Pay
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Flexible schedule
• All you can eat pancakes and meal discounts
• Employee discount program
• Development pathway: step-by-step process to grow your career
• 3 college credits hours for completing manager training

Founded in 1958, Perkins operates 324 restaurants in 32 states and four Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 81 company-owned and operated restaurants and 234 franchised units. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has a history of providing guests with personalized service and delicious, homestyle food at great value.