Assistant Restaurant Manager

Operational Management:
Overseeing building maintenance, cleanliness and security
Accountable for production of Always Fresh standards and waste levels
Financial Management:
Using restaurant specific information to budget, maximize profits and achieve sales and transaction targets, control Food/Paper/Labour costs in the restaurant, and administer payroll
People Management:
Accountable for recruiting new team members, performance management, including training and developing new and existing team members, and motivating and encouraging team to achieve targets
Identifying and developing high potential employees for progression to the next level
Sets goals and objectives for his/her team
Has excellent communication skills; ensures ongoing day to day communication with all shifts through communication log or other means
Responsible for restaurant compliance with all applicable legislation
Ensures high standards of guest experience are maintained and demonstrated as a top priority
Handles guest complaints and queries with professionalism and concern
Establishes proper security procedures and ensures the reduction of team member theft and the safety of team members and guests
Provides leadership and direction around waste management procedures
Health & Safety:
Is familiar with and works in compliance with occupational health and safety legislation
Knows, understands and follows safe work practices and procedures
Ensures restaurant has a health and safety program in place
Takes responsibility to ensure that team members are made aware of any hazards and that proper training is completed and documented
Conducts regular workplace inspections
Reports work-related injuries and illnesses to the appropriate internal and external authorities
Enforces employee compliance in regard to the restaurants health and safety policies and procedures
Makes recommendations for improvement to the restaurants health and safety practices and program