Assistant Manager (No Night Shifts. Ever!)
Open Daily from 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
First Watch is an award-winning breakfast, brunch, and lunch concept, known for our unique creations and an amazing work culture you'll love. With daytime-only hours, our teams enjoy no night shifts—ever—along with competitive benefits and perks.
Yes, it’s true. We love our employees more than bacon, and that says a lot. Our team enjoys a fun, fast-paced environment in every one of our restaurants.
NOW HIRING: ASSISTANT MANAGERS
Eligible employees can enjoy these great benefits:
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Disability and Life insurance
- Meal discounts
- “You First” culture
- Growth opportunities – training and development
- Perkspot – corporate perks program
- ZayZoon – On-demand pay advances
- Shoes for Crews
- Company-paid Food Handler and Alcohol certifications
- Flex scheduling
- Competitive salary and bonus potential
OverviewThe Assistant
Manager is accountable for all operating
systems to ensure
the restaurant is running
effectively and profitably in compliance with company standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Consistently provide quality
product/beverages and guest service experience by ensuring employee
training, motivation and empowerment to deliver excellent guest service.
·
Model and create
a guest first culture while
maximizing the team performance and productivity.
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Maintain restaurant experience at the level necessary to meet or exceed the company
standards.
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Retain thorough knowledge
of menu, beverage
offerings, characteristics and description.
·
Serve as role model and set positive
example for entire
team in all aspects of business and personnel management.
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Effectively utilize all training programs
from new team member orientation up to and including management training.
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Enforce all labor laws and utilize labor effectively to meet budgets
and ensure adequate coverage.
·
Conduct inventory and order product
to maintain proper par levels.
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Ensure all food and beverage
items, all merchandising and all discounts
are accounted for and charged properly.
·
Identify and develop
local restaurant marketing strategies to maximize
sales.
·
Follow procedures to maintain the safety and security of all employees, guests and company
assets (building, cash, equipment, supplies).
·
Uphold company safety and sanitation requirements to ensure
the health and safety of our
guests and employees.
·
Support GM when present, act on behalf
of GM in their absence
and uphold standards
set forth.
·
Perform other duties
as assigned by supervisor
·
Follow all policies
and procedures of MH Restaurants.
·
Attend all mandatory
meetings as directed.
·
Perform other tasks,
including cross-training as directed.
·
Maintain dress code and uniform
standard.
·
Complete required training
assigned through the company training
portal.
·
Adhere to consistent and reliable work schedule.
·
Demonstrate ethical business
practices and integrity in all interactions to uphold the MH
Restaurants group brand.
·
Effectively perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- College degree in hospitality management or acceptable experience in the industry.
- Minimum of 2 years in the hospitality industry with management experience preferred.
- Excellent communication skills
with customers and employees. - Knowledge of computer
applications (MS Word,
MS Excel, Restaurant Applications) - Complete understanding of creating and performing to operating budgets.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating
and maintenance instructions. - Knowledge and experience in restaurant management.
- Commitment to quality
service, and food and beverage
knowledge. - Must be able to work nights, weekends
and some holidays. - Must be able to speak, read, and write in English
- Valid Food Handler
Certificate required.
We are a franchisee of First Watch and an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Watch is a well-established restaurant concept offering growth opportunities for team members in a full-service casual dining environment.