Assistant General Manager

Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant General Manager 

Department: Operations

Reports To: Director of Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Prepared By: Kristin Carpenter

Prepared Date: 7/2018

Summary Support of the General Manager in execution of store objectives and initiatives. Is responsible for the daily direction of the operations of a single restaurant in accordance with prescribed operational priorities, company policies, procedures and budgetary objectives during scheduled shift. Responsible for independent actions that may impact store sales, profits, personnel, and controls. Particular expertise in the knowledge of food quality and sanitation procedures is inherent to this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Sales

DUTIES:

Works scheduled floor shifts to high level in maintaining food quality, safety & standards.

Supports the GM by participating in marketing programs.

Effectively interacts with guests.

Manages efficient guest flow by participative shift management.

Controllables

DUTIES:

Ensures profitability by controlling food and labor costs within budget while providing high quality food and guest service.

Manages other direct operating expenses within established budget without negatively effecting operations.

Maintains an overall score of 60% or higher on Guest Satisfaction.

Maintains a Great Food Shop score of 80%+.

Personnel

DUTIES:

Supports the GM by recruiting and hiring SHARP crew members.

Follow labor laws and company policies.

Assures that crew members are trained correctly before given shift responsibility.

Maintains high crew morale and motivation.

Sincerely seeks crew input for improving operations.

Ensures certified trainers are in all areas.

Supports the GM in training Crew Leaders and MIT candidates.

Administration

DUTIES:

Maintains and enforces a safe working environment.

Maintains sanitation scores of 90%+.

Completes and forwards in a timely manner guest and crew injury reports.

Audits cashiers monthly re: follow all cash handling procedures.

Makes effective use of voice mail and Redbook systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages a total of 60-120 employees in the restaurant. Is responsible for the direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees and this restaurant while on duty. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results. Exhibits confidence in self and others.

Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue ; Conserves organizational resources.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

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.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years of related management experience and/or training. Serve-Safe Sanitation Certificate or equivalent. Profit and loss analytical ability, organization, time management, knowledge of company procedures, budgeting, management hiring and retention of salaried and hourly employees. Proficient in sales management and guest satisfaction, legal compliance, sanitation and safety.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) skills are preferred.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, and volume apply concepts to practical business applications. 

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

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

 The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications: