Assistant Manager - Restaurant

EveryTable Assistant Manager Pay Rate: $21.50–$23.00 per hour About EveryTable EveryTable is a mission-driven food service company committed to making fresh, nutritious, and affordable meals accessible to everyone. We operate high-volume food service locations where operational excellence, hospitality, food quality, and team performance are essential to our success. We are looking for a hands-on, accountable, and people-focused Assistant Manager to help lead daily operations and support the Store Manager in building a high-performing team. This is an active leadership position for someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems, maintaining high standards, and taking ownership of store performance. Position Overview The Assistant Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the store. This includes leading shifts, coaching employees, maintaining food and service standards, managing inventory and waste, ensuring accurate POS transactions, and creating an exceptional customer experience. The ideal candidate leads by example, is comfortable making decisions independently, and understands that strong store performance comes from strong people, consistent execution, and operational discipline. Career Growth Opportunity EveryTable is growing, and we are looking for leaders who want to grow with the organization. This position can be the first step toward a larger leadership role, including Store Manager. High-performing Assistant Managers who consistently demonstrate strong leadership, operational results, team development, and accountability may be given the opportunity to take on responsibilities across multiple EveryTable locations. As EveryTable continues to expand its company-owned and franchise operations, there will be opportunities for proven leaders to help open new locations, train and develop management teams, support multiple stores, and take on broader operational responsibilities. We are looking for people who want to build a career with EveryTable—not simply work a shift. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development  Lead and support store employees during daily operations and high-volume periods.  Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for performance and standards.  Train, coach, and develop employees to improve performance and prepare team members for advancement.  Assist with hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and new employee training.  Build a positive, respectful, and productive team culture.  Provide ongoing feedback and recognize employees for strong performance.  Serve as a role model for professionalism, attendance, work ethic, and customer service. Store Operations  Support the Store Manager in the day-to-day operation of the location.  Take ownership of assigned shifts and ensure smooth execution from opening through closing.  Delegate responsibilities effectively and ensure all positions are properly staffed.  Monitor store traffic, order volume, and staffing needs and adjust priorities accordingly.  Ensure opening, closing, cleaning, and operational procedures are completed accurately.  Identify operational issues quickly and take appropriate action to resolve them.  Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and professional store environment. Customer Experience & Hospitality  Deliver a welcoming and positive experience to every customer.  Lead the team in providing fast, friendly, and accurate service.  Resolve customer concerns professionally and appropriately.  Monitor customer feedback and identify opportunities to improve the guest experience.  Ensure all orders are prepared and fulfilled accurately and efficiently. Food Quality, Safety & Compliance  Maintain EveryTable food quality and presentation standards.  Follow and enforce all food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements.  Ensure proper food handling, storage, labeling, temperature control, and rotation.  Conduct routine checks to ensure the store remains clean and compliant.  Immediately address food safety or operational concerns.  Ensure employees follow all company policies, procedures, and safety standards. Inventory, Waste & Cost Control  Assist with receiving, organizing, rotating, and maintaining inventory.  Monitor inventory levels and communicate ordering needs to the Store Manager.  Follow FIFO and proper product rotation procedures.  Help minimize food waste, product loss, and unnecessary operating expenses.  Monitor product availability and communicate potential shortages before they impact customers.  Maintain accurate inventory and waste records. Shopify POS & Technology  Operate and troubleshoot EveryTable's Shopify POS system.  Ensure all sales, refunds, discounts, bag charges, and other transactions are processed accurately.  Maintain accurate cash handling and register procedures.  Monitor online, pickup, delivery, and other order channels as applicable to the location.  Ensure orders are accurately received, prepared, and fulfilled.  Escalate technology or system issues promptly and follow company procedures for resolving them. Sales & Store Performance  Understand and actively monitor key store performance metrics.  Support sales growth through excellent service, product knowledge, and operational execution.  Help improve order accuracy, fulfillment, customer satisfaction, and overall store performance.  Identify opportunities to increase sales while controlling labor, food waste, and operating costs.  Support company initiatives, promotions, new products, and operational programs. Leadership Expectations The Assistant Manager is expected to:  Lead from the front and actively work alongside the team.  Take ownership rather than waiting for problems to be escalated.  Hold themselves and others accountable.  Communicate clearly and professionally with employees, customers, and management.  Maintain composure and good judgment during busy or challenging situations.  Create a culture of teamwork, respect, urgency, and accountability.  Be dependable and consistently demonstrate strong attendance and punctuality.  Protect EveryTable's brand, customer experience, and operational standards.  Demonstrate the leadership potential to take on greater responsibility as the company grows. Qualifications  2+ years of experience in restaurant, food service, retail, hospitality, or a comparable customer-facing environment.  Previous supervisory, shift lead, key holder, or assistant manager experience preferred.  Strong leadership and team-building skills.  Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.  Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.  Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.  Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities during high-volume periods.  Experience with POS systems preferred; Shopify POS experience is a plus.  Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards preferred.  Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, opening, and closing shifts as needed.  Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks associated with restaurant operations. What Success Looks Like A successful EveryTable Assistant Manager:  Builds and develops a reliable, high-performing team.  Keeps the store organized, clean, safe, and operationally ready.  Delivers consistently excellent customer service.  Maintains strong food quality and safety standards.  Reduces waste and protects company resources.  Ensures accurate orders, transactions, and cash handling.  Communicates issues quickly and takes ownership of solutions.  Supports the Store Manager while developing the skills necessary for increased leadership responsibility.  Demonstrates the ability to lead beyond a single store and contribute to EveryTable's continued growth. Compensation Hourly Rate: $21.50–$23.00 per hour Starting pay will be based on relevant leadership experience, restaurant/food service experience, operational skills, and overall qualifications. Why EveryTable EveryTable is more than a restaurant. We are working to make healthy, fresh, and affordable food accessible to communities that need it most. As an Assistant Manager, you will have the opportunity to directly impact customers, develop employees, improve store performance, and grow alongside a rapidly expanding organization. If you are an energetic leader who takes pride in developing people, delivering great hospitality, and running an excellent operation, this is an opportunity to build a long-term Pay: $43,680.00 - $47,840.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid training * Vision insurance Work Location: In person