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Assistant Manager - Job Description

Job Summary
The Assistant Manager is responsible for supporting the mission, vision, and values of NorthAmerican Concessions through all that he/she does in their role every day. The Assistant Manager will work towards accomplishing stated goals and objectives to achieve desired results while focusing on the long- term profitability of the company and developing restaurant staff.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions in this job description are not all-inclusive of this position’s duties and responsibilities. Reliable and dependable attendance is required.

• Provide management coverage and direct supervision of operations in an individual restaurant.
• Manage and assist the General Manager and the other Managers in the various operations of the Company
• Identify and resolve employee relations at the restaurant.
• Provide efficient and professional service at an appropriate level to meet or exceed customers’ expectations and respond to customer feedback, handle customer concerns/needs and assist other team members in addressing customer concerns/needs.
• Ensure the integrity and operational functionality of all POS and security systems and equipment.
• Ensure that the restaurant equipment is kept in satisfactory working order maintaining the highest degree of usability and cleanliness.
• Ensure company standards in product and restaurant specifications.
• Supervise food handling procedures and operational processes.
• Ensure safe working conditions as required by OSHA and federal, state, and local governing bodies.
• Report and arrange for any necessary maintenance and repair work.
• Manage all internal/external communications in a timely and effective manner.
• Verify and complete all required paperwork on a timely basis.
• Supervise, guide and train team members both front of the house and back of the house to meet established objectives.
• Communicate with hourly employees and customers and provide positive feedback and promote a positive image of the restaurant and good employee morale.
• Ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of all positions at the restaurant and proficient in performing such duties, in order to role model and teach appropriate skills and behaviors in the restaurant, and through instruction and supervision, train and develop hourly employees.
• Train staff in all proper End of Day procedures, including check out procedures.
• Regularly counsel and coach hourly employees.
• Entrusted with decision-making authority to suspend employees pending review of the situation by the Managers and the General Manager.
• Set goals and assignments for team members, including recognizing good performance and coaching poor performers.
• Delegate tasks to team members and ensure all required tasks are performed and completed effectively.
• Lead and run a shift effectively as the manager in charge.
• Open and/or close an individual restaurant ensuring all tasks and paperwork are properly completed.
• Ensure maintenance of a safe and harassment free workplace.
• Entrusted to take quick and responsible action in solving problems and to use reason when dealing with and responding to complaints by customers and/or hourly team members’ disciplinary issues.
• Ensure that all employee breaks are covered by a member of the supervisory/management staff.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist Managers and the General Manager in forecasting and determining scheduling needs for the individual restaurant.
• Prepare and post weekly work schedules, and ensure the schedule is implemented properly.
• Assist in addressing issues resulting from violations on Health Inspections in a timely and professional manner.
• Safeguard all company assets, including funds, equipment, and the facility and take appropriate action as and when necessary.
• Obtain and maintain safe food handler certifications.
• Through communication with the Managers and the General Manager, handle customer and staff incidents, accidents, injuries, and complaints in a timely and efficient manner.
• Regularly coach and train new-hire employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, local, and state laws, company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma
• Minimum two years of experience in a service-oriented, hospitality industry such as hotel, resort, restaurant, retail, entertainment venue preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and experience working with POS systems
• Regularly work 50-55 hours per week
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and drive for company business as required
• Ability to manage, lead, coach, teach and train others, including with respect to culinary duties and host and service duties
• Ability to supervise and oversee a team of hourly employees
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and determine task priorities
• Ability to make difficult and quick decisions
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication, presentation and writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Ability to effectively manage teams as well as work effectively as part of a team
• Passion for providing excellent service and quality

·         Must have the ability to get badged by The Chicago Department of Aviation, which includes a federal background check, as well as maintaining the badge.

·         Must be able to uphold all CDA and TSA regulations related to safety and security

Additional Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, view computer monitors, give & receive oral communication, bend, squat, and reach above shoulder level.
• Must be able to regularly lift/carry up to 20 lbs.; occasionally lift/carry up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to do repetitive simple grasping, fine manipulation, and pushing & pulling on a frequent basis

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