The Assistant Manager will effectively assist in the supervision and management of all restaurant operations, as well as contributing to customer satisfaction and acquisition goals. They will be responsible for following all standard policies and procedures within their assigned department. * Ability to cook from scratch * Knife skills * 5+ year(s) experience in a restaurant or equivalent * Manage and operate the POS Systems. * Create and maintain quality menu items for the caf. * Optimize profits by controlling food cost, production, labor, and through the management of budgets. * Increase sales through food quality, speed of service and accurately prepared food. * Must be able to select, coach and develop team members. * Ability to build and maintain customer and vendor relationships. * Make regular inspections of kitchen and quality of food. * Monitor inventory. * Estimate food requirements and food pricing. * Rectify arising problem or complaints utilizing the appropriate resources, Human Resources. * Ensure that high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety of employees combined are always maintained throughout the kitchen. * Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards. * Ability to maintain kitchen equipment. * Ensure all kitchen employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications. * Partner with Facilities on operation changes, concerns, etc., for further guidance/assistance. * Partner with Human Resources on all candidate recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations for instruction/assistance. * Perform other general duties as required * Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment * Must take the initiative to excel * Must possess organizational skills * Integrity and good work habits required * Must have a positive attitude as well as service oriented * Good oral and written communication skills * Ability to follow the directives of Director/Supervisor * Must be able to accept constructive criticism when necessary * Must have the willingness and desire to learn * Detail oriented * Must work safe and professional at all times * Ability to work as a team member * Ability to keep the department OSHA Compliant * Knowledge of all company policies and procedures, e.g., safety * Ability to contribute _hands on_ * PC, MS Office experience required QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, and kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long period of times. * * /All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines./
