Restaurant Assistant Manager - Patrice and Associates
Woodbury, NJ
About the Job
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Restaurant Assistant Manager to join our fast-growing team. You'll support the General Manager in creating memorable guest experiences, leading a team, and driving restaurant success. If you're looking to grow your career in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, and want to work in a positive, fast-paced environment—this is the perfect opportunity for you!
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: $50,000 to $65,000 based on experience.
- No Late Nights: Enjoy a flexible work-life balance.
- Medical Insurance and Paid Vacation.
- A chance to be part of a winning team with growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the General Manager in day-to-day operations, both Front-of-House (FOH) and Back-of-House (BOH), ensuring adherence to company standards and procedures.
- Be the first point of contact for hourly employees' questions and concerns, escalating complex issues to the General Manager when necessary.
- Coordinate catering events and special parties, monitoring sales and costs, and reporting any concerns.
- Assist with employee scheduling and staffing to ensure smooth operations.
- Promote excellent customer service and work to achieve sales goals while maintaining operational efficiency.
Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience as a salaried manager in QSR, casual dining, or full-service restaurants.
- Proven stable work history with career progression.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel; basic P&L knowledge, and employee scheduling experience.
- High-energy, positive attitude, and a passion for creating a winning team environment.
- Loyal, dependable, and driven individuals who are motivated to learn and grow.
- People-first mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
Preferred Skills:
- A genuine desire to be part of a successful team.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Customer-focused with a drive to create positive guest experiences.
- Leadership capabilities and the ability to motivate a team to perform at their best.
Patrice and Associates is the recruiting engine that fuels the restaurant, retail, and hospitality industry. We are specialized recruiters for all restaurant, retail and hospitality jobs and we have connections that build rewarding careers and grow great brands. We are working with one of the world's largest hospitality companies across six continents. They offer individual consumers and business customers a broad array of hospitality products and services as well as various accommodation alternatives and price ranges through their premier portfolio of world-renowned brands.
EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer