Assistant General Manager (Shake Shack, Pret, or Popeyes)
On-siteLittle Ferry, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Deliver performance feedback, set goals, and foster teamwork to ensure day-to-day business operations run smoothly. Supervise non-management associates, assign work, coach shifts supervisors, and perform spot inventory counts to maintain accurate data. Competently perform duties in the absence of the general manager while addressing issues timely and ensuring company policies and brand standards are followed. Motivate staff during low morale periods, manage cash processing, and resolve customer needs to build long-term relationships. Requires 2+ years in quick service restaurant management, basic food safety knowledge, and ability to lift 30 lbs. Flexible schedule with full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and earned wage access.
Required Qualifications
- Strong leadership and management skills with proven ability to motivate and inspire a team
- Excellent customer service abilities and positive attitude
- Excellent verbal and communication skills with a sharp business acumen
- 2* Years experience in quick service restaurant or similar management operations
- Flexible and open work schedule
- Basic food safety understanding and practice
- Ability and willingness to lift/push objects weighing over 30 Lbs
- Must be able to competently perform duties in the absence of the general manager
- Motivate and positively influence staff, especially during times of low morale
- Ensuring company policies and procedures are followed
- Maintains an awareness of all applicable brand standards and all procedures and protocols to maximize brand/landlord/labor relations
- Ensures that the restaurant always looks clean, inviting, and adheres to brand standards
- Ensures cash management is accurate and processed daily, reports are delivered as per company directives
- Address customer needs and resolve issues, ensuring positive and long-term customer relationships
- Ensures inventory data is correct by performing spot inventory counts and checks
Desired Qualifications
- Passionate about helping people learn and grow the business
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