Assistant Manager - Zaxby's
Meridian, MS 39301
About the Job
ABOUT ZAXBY'S
An alternative to fast food, Zaxby's offers prepared-at-order chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches and salads. Zaxby's most popular items are its hand-breaded Chicken Fingerz and Traditional or Boneless Wings, smothered in a choice of nine sauces with names like Wimpy, Tongue Torch, Nuclear and Insane. The menu also offers innovative Zappetizers like Tater Chips, Spicy Fried Mushrooms and Fried White Cheddar Bites, as well as a variety of Party Platterz perfect for any family gathering, special occasion, sporting event, party and/or tailgate.
Zaxby's has grown to more than 950 locations in 17 states and is headquartered in Athens, Georgia. For more information, visit zaxbys.com or zaxbysfranchising.com.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Manager reports directly to General Manager, receives direction from General Manager and Area Director, and assists with a team of 3-5 managers the direct supervision of 30-60 employees. Other responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:
· Increase sales by providing outstanding product and service.
· Work lunch, dinner and weekends, monitoring quality of food and service.
· Assist in providing Team Members and Shift Managers with the appropriate training.
· Purchase food, beverages and supplies as needed and oversee their preparation to ensure that every product served meets our high standards of product quality.
· Supervise and motivate Team Members and other Managers.
· Communicate openly and honestly with guests, subordinates, superiors and all others about plans, progress and problems
· Provide leadership by keeping things fun and encouraging enthusiasm and a positive mental attitude and commitment toward Company objectives.
· Create an Encore, excellent and enjoyable work environment.
· Maintain an attitude of flexibility that allows performance above and beyond the parameters of this position description.
PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS
· Education: High school diploma or equivalent
· Experience: Minimum 1 yr. experience managing people in a restaurant environment.
· Office environment; work with computer and office equipment.
· Restaurant environment; work with advanced kitchen and front-of-house operational equipment.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to $20 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Experience level:
- 1 year
Restaurant type:
- Fast casual restaurant
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Zaxby's is an American chain of fast casual restaurants offering chicken wings, chicken fingers, sandwiches, and salads. The chain operates primarily in the South, and has more than 900 locations.