Assistant Manager

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill is an operationally driven company that believes it's all about being the defining standard in everything we do. We pride ourselves on serving the flavorful, FRESH Mexican Food. Baja Fresh is a place full of hard work, challenges, opportunity and development. We are a performance-based company, which means you'll have the chance to succeed like you never have before. We have a clear, well-defined Vision to set the pace of the company. You must be outgoing, passionate, standards driven and have the desire to succeed in all you do! We offer Benefits, and a comprehensive Training Program. Due to our growth across the country, we are currently seeking team oriented, high-energy individuals who have the passion to work for an industry leader. We are seeking exceptional Team Members to join our team and in turn lead our teams to succeed the Baja Fresh Way! Do you want to be the best? Then come work for the best!

Description

Summary:

The Assistant Manager I is a junior level assistant manager, typically supporting the manager of a store with low sales volume and routine operations, and is responsible for day-to-day supervising of non-management associates, assigning specified work to non-management associates, focusing on store level operation performance, coaching and developing Shift Supervisors and other non-management associates and performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned Management of which associate is capable of performing. This is an exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager, depending on local requirements.

Essential Functions:

Supervises the day-to-day activities of Shift Supervisors and other non-management associates

Assigns work responsibilities, prepares schedules, and ensures that all shifts are covered

Prepares daily orders, ensures units are stocked with appropriate levels of product and coaches Shift Supervisors on order procedures

Conducts and coordinates on-the-job training for associates, and ensures all associates receive basic skills training to perform their jobs

Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to higher levels

Provides recommendations for hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other status change of associates within the store

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

Requires up to 1 year of job-related experience in low volume and/or multi-unit Food and Beverage or Merchandise operations or other related management experience

Demonstrates team management, delegation and issue resolution skills and the ability to multi-task

Demonstrates knowledge of HMSHost policies and product, service, quality, equipment and operations standards

Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals

Full Time