Assistant Restaurant Manager

The Vortex Bar & Grill is seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to support daily restaurant and bar operations. The successful candidate will help lead the team, maintain excellent food and beverage service, manage staffing and inventory, and ensure a positive guest experience. This role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and the ability to maintain high operational standards in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Restaurant Manager with daily restaurant and bar operations.
• Supervise, train, and motivate front-of-house and kitchen staff.
• Coordinate staff schedules, shift assignments, and break times.
• Maintain excellent customer service and guest satisfaction.
• Handle customer complaints and resolve service issues professionally.
• Monitor food quality, beverage preparation, and presentation.
• Coordinate kitchen, bar, and dining room activities.
• Assist with inventory control, stock monitoring, and supply ordering.
• Support supplier coordination and purchasing activities.
• Monitor sales, labor costs, and operating expenses.
• Help minimize food and beverage waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Support responsible alcohol service and applicable regulations.
• Oversee POS transactions, cash handling, and payment procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety throughout the venue.
• Monitor employee performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Assist with staff training and service improvement initiatives.
• Prepare shift reports and communicate operational updates to management.
• Support opening, closing, and shift handover procedures.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience in restaurant, bar, or hospitality operations.
• Supervisory or assistant management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service standards.
• Understanding of inventory management and cost control.
• Familiarity with POS systems and cash-handling procedures.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
• Awareness of responsible alcohol service requirements.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Professional attitude, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person