Assistant Manager - Restaurant

Assistant Manager, Inspired Coffee
Inspired Coffee is more than a coffee shop. It’s a social cause – a business with a mission that employs people with disabilities as Trainees, and we train, coach and, over time, help them secure community employment.  Come join the team and make an impact
in the lives of people with disabilities and spread our message of hope and inclusion. 
Looking for a one-of-a-kind opportunity? We are looking for a passionate, energetic and inspiring leader with an entrepreneurial, small business mindset to help drive all aspects of Inspired’s operational performance and provide day-to-day supervision of the
Shift Leads, and Baristas/Cashiers. The Assistant Manager works collaboratively with the Occupational Training Director to ensure the objectives of the training program are achieved. We need a strong leader to train, coach, develop, and align the team to
drive results.
Why Work For Us?

• Competitive pay - 20.00-22.00 an hour/ based on experience.
• Great benefits package
• Enjoy coming to work every day knowing you’ve made a difference in the lives of people with disabilities
• Be part of a mission, not just a job! Check us out online –
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Benefits:

• Health reimbursement
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Free Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Responsibilities:

• Supervises the day-to-day activities of all Shift Supervisors, Baristas/Cashiers, provides leadership to shift team, actively works the floor alongside as needed (approximately 75% of time), leads shifts as needed, maintains proficiency as barista and cashier.
• Creates/posts schedules weekly, manages labor costs, flexes staffing levels to match customer/sales volume.
• Creates and implements standard operating procedures as needed to ensure continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• In collaboration with Occupational Training Director, ensures operational needs and trainee/training program needs are aligned and synchronized so that store strategies, initiatives, new offerings, etc. are seamlessly launched/rolled out.
• In collaboration with Shift Supervisors and Occupational Training Director, ensures checklists, operating procedures, tasks such as opening/closing the coffee shop, general cleaning and re-stocking, inventory management, point of sale system maintenance/updates, all duties outlined in the Inspired Barista/Cashier, and Host/Hostess job descriptions are in place and happen consistently.
• Retail merchandise selection and procurement – In collaboration with the GM, Development and Marketing Team, plays an active role in the seasonal selection and ordering of Inspired merchandise; ensures proper inventory levels and aesthetic merchandising standards at all times.
• In collaboration with the General Manager, assists in the creation and implementation of sales initiatives, strategies, plans, etc. to increase revenue, i.e. expand menu offerings, specials, promotions, new programs, etc.), aligning the team to achieve goals.
• In collaboration with the General Manager, develops and continually monitors the budget and key performance indicators, taking expedient action to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
• In collaboration with the General Manager, plays an active role in the monthly inventory process.
• Maintains proficiency as back-up for key operational functions including ordering and procurement of supplies and consumables, inventory management, weekly/monthly reporting, etc., as well as other key functions of the General Manager.

Education/Certifications, Experience, and Qualifications/RequirementsEducation

High School diploma required, Associate's degree in business, finance or related field preferred.

Experience3+ years’ experience as a supervisor or manager in high volume food and beverage or merchandise operations, or other related management experience preferred; 1 – 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or Assistant Manager role in quick serve or other food/beverage operations.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Able to work nights and weekends
• Valid Driver’s license
• Knowledgeable and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person