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Floating Store Manager

Claremont, NH · On-site

$19.96 - $23.17/hr

A Floating Store Manager will learn the details of operating and managing a successful convenience store while assisting various Store Managers at other locations. This will allow the Floating ...

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A Floating Manager is a management professional who temporarily fills in at various locations or departments within an organization, often to cover for absences, vacancies, or increased workloads. Their role is to provide leadership, continuity, and support wherever they are needed, ensuring operations continue smoothly. Floating Managers must be adaptable, quick learners, and capable of handling a range of responsibilities across different teams or sites. This position is common in industries like retail, healthcare, and hospitality where multiple locations require consistent oversight.

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To thrive as a Floating Manager, you need strong leadership, adaptability, and a solid understanding of business operations, often supported by a degree in management or relevant experience. Familiarity with scheduling software, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and corporate communication platforms is typically required. Exceptional problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and the ability to quickly build rapport with diverse teams help you excel in varying locations. These skills are vital to ensure seamless transitions, maintain operational consistency, and drive performance across multiple sites.

What are some common challenges faced by a floating manager, and how can they be successfully managed?

As a Floating Manager, one of the main challenges is quickly adapting to different teams, locations, and company cultures. You may be required to oversee various departments or branches on short notice, which demands strong communication, flexibility, and a keen ability to build rapport with new staff. To succeed, it helps to be proactive in learning each site's procedures and fostering relationships early on. Staying organized and maintaining an open line of communication with upper management and on-site teams will also help you address issues efficiently and ensure smooth transitions.

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AspectFloating ManagerTeam Leader
CredentialsTypically requires management experience, relevant industry certificationsUsually requires leadership skills, sometimes industry-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple locations or departments temporarilyManages a specific team within a department
Employer UsageCommon in industries with multiple sites or flexible staffing needsCommon in organizations with structured teams and projects

While both roles involve leadership, a Floating Manager oversees various locations or departments temporarily, often requiring broad management skills. A Team Leader focuses on guiding a specific team within a department, emphasizing direct team management and project execution.

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Floating Manger: Cleveland

Cleveland, TN • On-site

Firehouse Subs
Food Services and Drinking Places • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist with managing the day-to-day operations of the restaurant and ensure compliance with all regulations and policies.

  • Provide leadership to the restaurant team to meet standards of guest service, quality, and cleanliness while promoting a positive work environment.

  • Coordinate staffing, training, inventory management, and ensure the profitability of the business.

Firehouse Subs rating

4.8

Company rating: 4.8 out of 10

Based on 371 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Are you looking for a challenging new opportunity? Are you great working with guests? Do you have an enthusiastic, positive attitude? If so, then you may be just what we are looking for in our next Floating Store Manager.
The successful candidate for this position will assist with managing the day to day operations of a local Firehouse Subs restaurant and will be held accountable for the profitability of the store while adhearing to all Food Safety guidelines as well as Franchise Operations guidelines.

We offer a clear path for advancement, competitive Health, Dental, Vision, paid training, an opportunity to grow and develop your management skills.
Requirements:

  • Must have minimum of 1 year Restaurant Store Management/General Manager experience.
  • Prefer a minimum of associates degree in business management, marketing or hospitality.
  • Must hold & maintain a Manager Food Safety Certification within 8 weeks of hire.
  • Must be available to work in-store 45-55 hours per week minimum of 2 nights per week and weekends and must be available to work all days of the week that the store is open for business.
  • Must have experience using computer and be tech savy.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs to chest height.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the restaurant is in full compliance to all local, state and federal regulations to include health regulations, hour and wage regulations, age restrictions, fair employment practices, ADA, OSHA and any other appropriate regulations required for the legal operation of the business.
  • Ensure knowledge, adherence and enforcement of all Firehouse Subs® Policies and Procedures.
  • Provides leadership to the restaurant team to consistently meet standards of superior guest service, quality and cleanliness while embracing the Firehouse Subs® “culture” of a cheerful and fun work environment and Firehouse Subs® beliefs and values to adhere to and grow the mission and vision.
  • Ensures the profitability of business by operating within established guidelines and requirements for food cost, labor, controllable, utilities and sales growth.
  • Coordinates and implements current operations game plans and company initiatives in a profitable and timely manner.
  • Ensures proper staffing of the restaurant with qualified personnel and employees who are trained and developed properly.
  • Provides continuous training and development of the restaurant staff.
  • Actively participates in Local Restaurant Marketing in local trade area.
  • Implements and promotes all Public Safety Foundation initiatives.
  • Ensures all required programs, reports and legal documents are accurate, complete and accomplished on schedule.
  • Maintains awareness and participation in community affairs to take advantage of sales and public relations opportunities.
  • Represents Firehouse Subs® in a professional, positive manner at all times.
  • Communicates effectively to the Operations Manager/District Manager any and all issues that may impact the business.
  • Assists in maintaining restaurant equipment in full working order and communicates problems immediately via the Repair and Maintenance Request forms and critical issues should be reported to the Operations Manager/District Manager.
  • Able to work on their feet for up to 13 hours at a time.
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs to chest height.
  • Any other duties assigned by the Operations Manager / Director of Operations or Owner.

Specific Duties for this position also include:

  • Ensuring Daily Workflow is always up to date
  • Verifying store cash funds daily reporting any large discrepancies (>20.00) immediately to Office
  • Handles scheduling of staff.
  • Interviews and recommends hires for the store.
  • Training new hires on all shifts
  • Conducts weekly and monthly inventory at close of business on Sunday night.
  • Completing “Red Book” Daily and “Green Sheet” Weekly
  • Handles compliance on COVID-19 health checks, policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for ordering all product for the store

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About Firehouse Subs

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Firehouse Subs consistently ranks No. 1 among fast casual brands in the categories of food quality, friendly service, and taste and flavor. In 2015, Firehouse Subs was ranked No. 1 consumer choice for welcoming and comfortable atmosphere by Technomic's 2015 Chain Restaurant Consumers' Choice Awards, and the brand produced the second-fastest growth in U.S. franchise units as ranked by Nation's Restaurant News.

Industry

Food services and drinking places and traveler accommodation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Jacksonville, FL, US

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