Assistant Restaurant Manager

Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails is seeking a motivated and organized Assistant Restaurant Manager to support daily restaurant and bar operations. The successful candidate will assist with team leadership, customer service, food and beverage quality, inventory management, and staff scheduling. This role requires strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of hospitality, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.

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.
• Ensure 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 management and stock replenishment.
• Support supplier orders and purchasing activities.
• Monitor sales, labor costs, and operating expenses.
• Help reduce 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 restaurant.
• Monitor staff 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.
• Help implement strategies to improve service quality and customer retention.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience in restaurant, bar, or hospitality operations.
• Supervisory or assistant management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Outstanding customer service and conflict-resolution skills.
• 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 abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional attitude, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Pay: $22.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 33.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person