Taproom Restaurant Assistant Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the General Manager, the Assistant Manager assists with overseeing and coordinating the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness, and sanitation.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specifically, the responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following activities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Recommend wage increases and promotions for all personnel 
• Evaluate personnel's efficiency and productivity
• Complete performance evaluations for staff
• Manage employee-related issues and utilize appropriate corrective action
• Plan employees' work schedules and assign work as required by anticipated business activity
• Determine work techniques, supplies, machinery to tools to be used by staff
• Control the flow and distribution of merchandise, materials, and supplies
• Ensure the safety of employees and property
• Enforce company policies and procedures
• Prepare departmental budgets
• Assume overall responsibility for all aspects of the department.
• Order merchandise and beer for the taproom to and ensure all product received is right count and condition
• Give advice and suggestions to the General Manager as needed
• Comply and enforce all federal, state, and city regulations that pertain to the restaurant including health & safety
• Ensure all patrons feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly, and courteous customer service
• Work with kitchen management to ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards
• Execute administrative and HR documentation in an organized and timely manner
• Verify that equipment and property is kept clean and in good condition through inspections and preventative maintenance programs
• Administer cash and receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures
• Fill in where needed to ensure efficient operations and guest service standards are met
• Other duties as assigned  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct responsibility for all FOH staff and supervise BOH staff
• Handle onboarding and terminations of all employees
• Train and develop personnel and ensure any required certifications or trainings are completed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field a plus
• Experience level
• 3-5 years of prior restaurant management experience
• Must be 21 years of age or older

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:   

• Basic mathematical skills  
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing 
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to develop new and unique ideas
• Knowledge of profit and loss, budgeting, sales goals, and forecasting 

WORK ENVIORNMENT:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms; bend or stoop; and talk or hear
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Exposed to varying levels of noise and temperatures indoors and outdoors

What Firestone Walker Offers:

• Competitive rate for an experienced individual with the right skills
  • Salary Range: $27-31/hour
• An excellent benefits package including:
  • 100% paid premiums for employee including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
  • Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year)
  • Paid Sick Leave (48 hours per year) 
  • 401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & 4% matching
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • 50% off employee discount on food, beer, and merchandise
  • Periodic beer giveaways for employees 21+
  • Inclusive company culture that values and develops our employees
  • FSA plan to save tax money on out of pocket medical and dependent care expenses

Please submit your resume with your work experience when applying.  Firestone Walker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.