Assistant Restaurant Manager

Join Our Team!

$60,000 - $63,000 / year
Opportunity for quarterly bonus and year-end super bonus
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Career Progression Opportunities

Are you a seasoned foodservice professional with a passion for high-volume, a stickler for food safety, and a knack for leadership?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Restaurant Manager at one of the biggest airports in America, Indianapolis International Airport (IND). If you thrive in a fast-paced food environment and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

Manage All Front of House and Kitchen Activities: Manage, supervise and evaluate Team Member performance through follow-up to ensure proper completion of assigned tasks and goals and provides feedback including disciplinary action.
Focus on the Food: Ensure food quality and standards; maintain recipe adherence and portion control, ensuring compliance with company, Smashburger, and food safety specifications.
Cost Control: Optimize food and labor costs to maximize profitability.
Lead and Develop your Team: Recruit, train, and communicate with team of Food Travel Experts. Develop, plan and assign daily goals, tasks and Team Member assignments. Implement and maintain guest service standards and Smashburger brand specifications fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Systems and Processes: Maintains adherence to all company policies and procedures, as well as state health/sanitation standards.
Merchandising and Displays: Maintain all merchandising standards, display presentations and signing standards and monitor inventory levels.
Office Management: Handle tasks such as management of funds and media, receiving, inventory, purchasing, team member scheduling and payroll.
Forecasting and Budgeting: Assist in monitoring sales performance through the analysis of sales reports and comparison shopping.
Problem Solving: Address routine issues and escalate complex problems to higher management as necessary.

What We’re Looking For:

Educational Background: High School Diploma or equivalent, associate’s degree or equivalent coursework preferred.
Experience: 1+ years in restaurant/food service in a management/supervisory capacity.
Technical Training: Full Service and/or Quick Service restaurant experience preferred. Culinary background is desirable.
Safety Certification: Relevant certifications include Food Handlers’ Card.
Technical Skills: Proficient level of computer literacy, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), and Point-of-Sale (POS) systems. Effective organizational maturity to prioritize daily, weekly, monthly and yearly activities.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact at all levels, including with executives, union representatives, and diverse hourly team members. Proven track record of resolving uncomfortable situations with clients, customers, peers and direct reports.