Dairy Queen Assistant Manager

Reports To: General Manager

Position Summary:

The Assistant Manager supports the General Manager in overseeing all aspects of restaurant operations to ensure high-performance in service quality, food safety, team development, and profitability. This position may be assigned specific operational areas and will play a key leadership role in executing the restaurant’s business strategy, maintaining brand standards, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.

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Key Responsibilities:

Operational Management:

• Supervise and manage all aspects of restaurant operations during assigned shifts.
• Maintain and enforce high standards for food quality, cleanliness, sanitation, and speed of service.
• Ensure adherence to all PRIDE systems and operational routines as part of daily operations.
• Assist in implementing and executing the restaurant's business plan as directed by the General Manager.

Guest Experience:

• Ensure guest service standards are consistently met or exceeded across all areas of the restaurant.
• Promptly and professionally resolve customer concerns, escalating major issues to the General Manager as appropriate.

Staff Leadership & Development:

• Recruit, train, and develop hourly employees by conducting orientations, providing ongoing coaching, and administering performance reviews.
• Foster a team culture that encourages accountability, respect, and excellence.
• Support the General Manager in building weekly team schedules to ensure adequate staffing for all shifts.

Financial & Inventory Management:

• Support cost control initiatives by monitoring and managing product and labor costs.
• Accurately complete inventory counts, place orders, and oversee cash handling procedures.
• Ensure promotional materials and limitedtime offers are executed effectively at the point of sale and instore.

Communication & Reporting:

• Serve as the acting manager in the absence of the General Manager.
• Communicate all key operational or personnel issues—positive or negative—to the General Manager in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with team leaders to support smooth shift transitions and consistent execution of restaurant objectives.

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Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist in driving restaurant profitability and sales through operational excellence and effective team leadership.
• Uphold all brand standards, company policies, and health and safety guidelines.
• Contribute to a work environment that promotes high employee morale, productivity, and efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the General Manager.

About C & H Holdings

Teton Group, LLC, is the leading Dairy Queen franchising operator across Idaho and Utah. Teton Group, LLC, operates franchise locations for Dairy Queen in a number of states in the country.