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Perkins

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Clear Lake, IA · On-site

Assists in the planning and analysis of restaurant unit manpower, ensuring sufficient development and training of all employees, including subordinate managers. * Assists General Manager in all ...

Raising Cane's

Restaurant Leader

Johnston, IA · On-site

$60K/yr

Self-driven, flexible, and highly energetic with strong analytical, written and verbal ... New restaurant opening and local restaurant marketing experience preferred * Must be 18 years of ...

Raising Cane's

Restaurant Leader

Johnston, IA · On-site

$60K/yr

Self-driven, flexible, and highly energetic with strong analytical, written and verbal ... New restaurant opening and local restaurant marketing experience preferred * Must be 18 years of ...

Raising Cane's

Restaurant Leader

Johnston, IA

$60K/yr

Self-driven, flexible, and highly energetic with strong analytical, written and verbal ... New restaurant opening and local restaurant marketing experience preferred * Must be 18 years of ...

Raising Cane's

Restaurant Leader

Johnston, IA

Self-driven, flexible, and highly energetic with strong analytical, written and verbal ... New restaurant opening and local restaurant marketing experience preferred * Must be 18 years of ...

Raising Cane's

Restaurant Leader

Johnston, IA · On-site

$60K/yr

Self-driven, flexible, and highly energetic with strong analytical, written and verbal ... New restaurant opening and local restaurant marketing experience preferred * Must be 18 years of ...

Qdoba

Restaurant Shift Lead

Davenport, IA · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

Assists the General Manager in using management information tools to analyze restaurant operational and financial performance. * Helps identify trends and assist actions for improvement. * Monitors ...

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How much do restaurant analytics jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for restaurant analytics in Iowa is $56,483.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,600.00 and $60,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Are restaurant analytics jobs in high demand?

Restaurant analytics jobs are increasingly in demand as the industry relies more on data to optimize operations, improve customer experience, and increase profitability. Professionals in this field typically need skills in data analysis, visualization tools, and understanding of the restaurant industry, with job growth driven by the adoption of technology and data-driven decision making.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in restaurant analytics, and why are they important?

To thrive in Restaurant Analytics, you need a solid background in data analysis, statistics, and business intelligence—often supported by a degree in a quantitative field. Familiarity with tools such as Excel, SQL, Tableau, or Power BI and knowledge of POS and inventory management systems are typically required. Strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and keen attention to detail help translate data into actionable insights for restaurant operations. These skills are crucial for optimizing service, improving profitability, and supporting data-driven decision-making in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in restaurant analytics?

A professional in Restaurant Analytics spends much of their day collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to sales, customer trends, inventory, and staffing. They create reports, dashboards, and visualizations to help restaurant leaders make informed business decisions. Collaboration with operations, marketing, and finance teams is common, as is troubleshooting data discrepancies and identifying opportunities for operational improvements. This role requires balancing technical analysis with clear communication, making each day dynamic and impactful for restaurant success.

What is a restaurant analytics?

A Restaurant Analytics job involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to improve restaurant operations, customer experience, and profitability. Professionals in this role work with sales data, customer feedback, inventory levels, and staffing metrics to identify trends and make data-driven decisions. They use tools like Excel, SQL, and business intelligence software to generate reports and insights. The goal is to optimize pricing, menu engineering, marketing strategies, and operational efficiency.

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Infographic showing various Restaurant Analytics job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, and 24% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,483 per year, or $27.2 per hour.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Perkins

Clear Lake, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS!
Benefits & Perks: 

  • 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, Vision, and more!*** 
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match 
  • Flexible Schedule 
  • All you can eat pancakes + 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. Throughout its history, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has remained true to its mission of providing guests with personalized service and delicious, homestyle food at a great value. 
Perkins has experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place!
 
Position Description

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, execution of all employee duties to guarantee maximum guest satisfaction and a quality work environment.
Responsibilities:

  • 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 things related to the payment of guest checks.
  • Assists in the 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 (interviewing and selecting), training, and conducting new hire orientation.
  • Attends University of Perkins and successfully completes all coursework.
  • Achieves and maintains ServSafe 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 all established procedures, performance standards, and specifications.
  • Ensures managers and all team members are monitoring and overseeing food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food-borne illness.
  • 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.
  • Ensures inventory levels for both food and non-food items are properly maintained in accordance with company guidelines through correct ordering procedures and efficiency usage and yield application.
  • Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve guest satisfaction.
  • Accountable for accurate financial data to include:  payroll, cash and receipts, productivity food costs, security of funds, and operating expenses; prepares and reviews financial reports.
  • Attends scheduled restaurant and region team meetings; makes presentations to peers and management as requested.
Qualifications:

  • One to two years previous experience in a supervisory role; preferably in the food service industry
  • High school diploma; some college or degree preferred
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with employees, guests and vendors in person and by telephone
  • Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
Physical Requirements / Environment / Work Conditions:

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

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.  It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation.  As such, the employee may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.