Assistant Manager ( Linthicum )

About Our Company:

Sardi’s Chicken is growing, and we’re looking for motivated leaders to grow with us!

We are a family-owned restaurant group with over 20 locations throughout the DMV area. We take pride in serving great food, providing excellent customer service, and creating opportunities for our team members to grow and develop their careers.

Become a part of Sardi’s Familia! We’re looking for a passionate, motivated, and hands-on Assistant Manager who is ready to grow with our company and take the next step in their leadership career.

We want a leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced restaurant environment, leads by example, and helps the team succeed. Our leaders play an important role in developing our people, maintaining great service, supporting daily operations, and helping the restaurant reach its goals.

We’re looking for someone who wants to help us build our culture, develop our team, and create an amazing experience for our guests.

Previous experience in the food and beverage or restaurant industry is preferred.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support the General Manager with daily restaurant operations
• Lead, coach, and motivate team members
• Help create an excellent full-service dining experience for our guests
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and developing team members
• Maintain a positive and team-oriented work environment
• Assist with scheduling and labor management
• Monitor food quality, service, cleanliness, and safety standards
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, and merchandise control
• Address employee and guest concerns in a timely manner
• Help manage food, labor, and operating costs
• Hold team members accountable to company standards
• Communicate team performance and operational concerns to management
• Help improve sales, service, and overall restaurant performance
• Take the lead when the General Manager is not available

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of restaurant or hospitality management experience preferred
• Full-service restaurant experience strongly preferred
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to coach, develop, and motivate a team
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Experience with labor, food cost, and operating expenses
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• ServSafe certification is a plus
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Why Join Us?

• Growth Opportunities
• Complimentary Meals
• Team-Oriented Environment
• Quarterly Discretionary Bonus Plan – Eligible
• Opportunity to grow with a growing restaurant group
• Training and leadership development opportunities

Join Sardi’s Familia!

If you’re a restaurant leader who is passionate about hospitality, developing people, building a strong team culture, and creating an amazing guest experience, we want to hear from you!

Join Sardi’s Chicken and grow with us!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Assistant manager: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person