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DiBella's Subs

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Fairport, NY · On-site

$19 - $23/hr

Join our team as our next Restaurant Assistant Manager! Apply now! We Offer: * Competitive weekly Pay * Tips paid weekly * Paid Weekly * Opportunity for advancement * Health and Dental benefits

DiBella's Subs

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Albany, NY · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Join our team as our next Restaurant Assistant Manager! Apply now! We Offer: * Competitive weekly Pay * Tips paid weekly * Paid Time Off * Paid Weekly * Opportunity for advancement * Health and ...

DiBella's Subs

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Join our team as our next Restaurant Assistant Manager! Apply now! We Offer: * Competitive weekly Pay * Tips paid weekly * Paid Weekly * Opportunity for advancement * Health and Dental benefits

DiBella's Subs

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Join our team as our next Restaurant Assistant Manager! Apply now! We Offer: * Competitive weekly Pay * Tips paid weekly * Paid Weekly * Opportunity for advancement * Health and Dental benefits

DiBella's Subs

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Dayton, OH · On-site

$38K - $45K/yr

Join our team as our next Restaurant Assistant Manager! Apply now! We Offer: * Competitive weekly Pay * Tips paid weekly * Paid Time Off * Paid Weekly * Opportunity for advancement * Health and ...

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How much do restaurant assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for restaurant assistant in the United States is $15.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $16.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges a Restaurant Assistant might face during busy shifts?

As a Restaurant Assistant, managing multiple tasks simultaneously during peak hours can be challenging. You'll often need to balance supporting servers, handling customer requests, restocking supplies, and ensuring cleanliness—all while maintaining a positive attitude. Good communication and teamwork are essential, as you’ll work closely with kitchen staff, servers, and management to keep operations running smoothly. Developing strong organizational and time-management skills will help you excel and reduce stress during busy periods.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Restaurant Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Restaurant Assistant, you need strong customer service skills, basic food safety knowledge, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems and adherence to local health regulations are typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help you stand out in this role. These skills ensure efficient service, customer satisfaction, and smooth restaurant operations.

What are Restaurant Assistants?

Restaurant Assistants are support staff who help ensure the smooth operation of a restaurant. Their duties can include greeting guests, taking reservations, assisting servers, setting and clearing tables, and helping with basic food preparation or cleaning tasks. They play a key role in maintaining a pleasant dining environment and efficient service. Restaurant Assistants often work closely with both kitchen and front-of-house teams to enhance the overall customer experience.

What is the difference between Restaurant Assistant vs Waitstaff?

AspectRestaurant AssistantWaitstaff
CredentialsNone required, on-the-job trainingNone required, customer service skills preferred
Work EnvironmentKitchen support, front-of-house, back-of-houseFront-of-house, serving customers
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, cafes, catering servicesRestaurants, cafes, bars
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

While both roles are essential in the restaurant industry, a Restaurant Assistant typically supports kitchen and front-of-house operations, often with minimal experience required. Waitstaff primarily serve customers at tables, focusing on customer service. The roles overlap in customer interaction but differ in responsibilities and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Restaurant Assistant job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $32,195 per year, or $15.5 per hour.

Restaurant Assistant Manager

DiBella's Old Fashioned Submarines, LLC

Fairport, NY

$19 - $23/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Description

Working too many hours in Full Serve? Our Assistant Managers Enjoy a 45 hour work week. 40 hours regular time plus 5 hours overtime. The way it should be, the more hours you work the more hours you get paid for.



Tired of smelling like a french fry? Love working in a restaurant, but looking for a better quality of life?

Ready for a career not just another job?

Yes to all of these? 

Join our team as our next Restaurant Assistant Manager!


Apply now!



We Offer:

  • Competitive weekly Pay
  • Tips paid weekly
  • Paid Weekly
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Health and Dental benefits
  • Matched 401(k)
  • Free shift meals and Off-Duty meal discount
  • No fryer's
  • No alcohol service.
  • No late nights or overnight 

We are all in the challenging time together. Our crew is our family. Nothing is more important to DiBella's than family. We offer these benefits to help our family during this time and as we move forward.

We'll bring the training; you bring the positive attitude.

Each of member of our crew makes subs. We will teach you how to make a sub, but we need leaders to guide our crews. As a Restaurant Assistant Manager you set the example of excellent, friendly, and upbeat customer service, and lead the crew through your shift. For this reason, we look to hire Restaurant Assistant Manager with previous restaurant experience who are, fun yet firm when necessary, up-beat, and are leaders that motivate others.

Along with leading the crew, as a Restaurant Assistant Manager your day to day could include making subs, running the register, cleaning, scheduling, and other shift duties.

At DiBella's we work together to cultivate the best dining experience for our guests.

If this sounds like the next career for you, apply now and join our crew!

DiBella's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Restaurant Assistant Manager


Requirements

Some Position Specifics: Restaurant Assistant Manager

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Must have a working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Ability to work on occasion nights, weekends, and holiday's
  • Required frequently: standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs. 
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as the crew handbook. 
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task, balance friendliness with efficiency, and maintain focus. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers. 

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