Assistant Manager

$37,440 - $45,760/Yr

Chicken Salad Chick - Fairfax, VA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Fairfax, VA

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Assistant Manager at Chicken Salad Chick plays a crucial role in overseeing daily operations, ensuring excellent customer service, and managing a team in a friendly and engaging environment. This position offers opportunities for leadership and professional growth while maintaining a focus on food quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a passion for the business and manage overall operations.
• Find, train, develop, and recognize the best people.
• Manage daily activities to ensure guests receive excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate strong awareness and concern for food quality and safety.
• Adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities.
• Create a sense of urgency that leads to fast speed of service.
• Ensure attention to detail in preparation and production procedures.
• Execute systems that ensure a clean environment.
• Maintain a work environment that promotes food safety.
• Oversee the organization and appearance of the kitchen.
• Allocate at least two hours per week to planning.
• Communicate kitchen-related goals and success factors to team members.
• Combine critical thinking and practical leadership to foster innovation.
• Effectively coach and direct team members.
• Grow and nurture relationships with staff.
• Align hiring, training, and evaluation practices with organizational goals.
• Lead the kitchen team enthusiastically and passionately.
• Manage inventory and end-of-month counts.
• Maintain accurate transfer logs and effective ordering.
• Ensure a LEAN production environment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment and facilities.
• Ensure preventative maintenance and cleaning on a set schedule.

Requirements

• Experience in leadership roles.
• Ability to manage daily operations and a team effectively.
• Strong communication skills to interact with a multicultural team.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in a food service or restaurant environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training