The 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

·          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.

·          Maintain restaurant experience at the level necessary to meet or exceed the company standards.

·          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.

·          Effectively utilize all training programs from new team member orientation up to and including management training.

·          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.

·          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.

·          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.

The 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

·          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.

·          Maintain restaurant experience at the level necessary to meet or exceed the company standards.

·          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.

·          Effectively utilize all training programs from new team member orientation up to and including management training.

·          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.

·          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.

·          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.