Assistant Manager
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Restaurant/Food Service
Restaurant Manager, Catering, Food & Beverage, Cook & Chef
Overview
City BBQ started in Columbus, Ohio in 1999 and has grown to 77 locations in 10 states. We are an award-winning, quick-casual, scratch kitchen BBQ joint and we exist "to serve and create happiness". We seek people who are relationship builders and driven by high self-expectations. Previous management experience in a scratch kitchen is important; new restaurant opening experience is a plus.
Assistant Managers are eligible for bonus and benefits. Training for this position will be in Charlotte or Atlanta at City BBQ expense.
Assistant Manager:
Position Summary and Mission- He/she creates a culture in the restaurant that is exciting, optimistic, and rewarding while building sales and managing profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- In addition to leading shift operations, supports the General Manager by holding additional management responsibilities that include but are not limited to:
- Leads team on shift to deliver great service and sales mechanics; epitomizes company values.
- Manages food production levels and waste on shift.
- Manages labor hours for a shift within budget.
- Ensures quality control and food safety systems are executed for shift and the product is correct.
- Manages Front of House teammate work-group/work area, including facility needs, staffing levels, FOH-affected rollouts, and writing/delivering FOH performance reviews.
- Performs daily administrative duties including sales reporting, inventory counts, and proper cash handling.
- Communicates company changes/focus to the team.
- Recruiting and training the next generation of leaders, guiding them to be promoted, and empowering them to have a successful career.
- Managing new hire onboarding including required paperwork compliance and execution of position training program.
- Writing schedules that meet business needs to deliver a great guest experience while maintaining financial responsibility.
- Coordinating HR/Payroll functions at the joint level, including ensuring employees are paid properly, status changes are submitted, and teammates receive appropriate benefits.
- Withstand temperatures from 0°F to 100°F.
- Move throughout the restaurant for extended periods (up to 10–12 hours per day).
- Move 50 lbs. for distances of up to 10 ft.
- Understand and respond to team members’ and guests’ requests in a loud environment.
- Perform basic math and understand finances and cost management.
- High school equivalency required; college coursework preferred.
- Previous supervisory and hospitality industry experience preferred.
- Proficient communication in English (verbal and written).
- Minimum 21 years of age.
- Proven track record of success as a restaurant manager.
This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions. It reflects the principal job elements essential for employment decisions. (
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EEO statement:
City BBQ is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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