Assistant Manager

Multiple Ocala Location Openings The Role, Basically As an Assistant Manager, you'll help steer daily restaurant operations so guests leave happy, standards stay tight, and the shift runs like it's got a playlist and a plan. You'll back up the General Manager by keeping people, food, and processes moving in the right direction. Key responsibilities include completing required training (Assistant Manager Development Plan, Basic Operations Training, Food Safety Certification, Manager Certification, and any additional required programs); protecting guest experience through consistent service, product quality, and cleanliness; coaching and developing team members, supervising shifts, assigning tasks, adjusting staffing, and supporting performance reviews/discipline; and maintaining compliance with franchise policies plus federal, state, and local laws, records, and safety/risk reporting.

Qualifications:

• 18+ with valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation
• Available 40+ hours/week (days/nights/weekends/holidays)
• Strong leadership, organization, and people skills; prior leadership preferred
• Able to stand/walk long periods and lift/carry up to 50 lbs; comfortable around kitchen equipment, varying temps, and allergens If this sounds like your kind of busy, apply and let's talk. Good Stuff Included Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k); Life Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Competitive Salary ($16
• 20/hr); Paid Time Off; Paid Meals; and Employee Discounts.

A Snapshot Successful Assistant Managers possess strong communication skills, leadership ability, attention to detail, and the desire to build a career in restaurant management. Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Shift Manager, Shift Leader, Restaurant Manager, Team Leader, or Supervisor is preferred. Experience in quick-service restaurants, fast food, hospitality, retail management, or food service leadership is highly valued. At Zaxby's, we believe in promoting from within and investing in our people. This position offers a clear path toward General Manager and multi-unit leadership opportunities for individuals who demonstrate strong performance and leadership potential. We offer competitive pay, weekly paychecks, flexible scheduling, paid training, free meals during shifts, employee discounts, leadership development, and advancement opportunities. Full-time managers may also qualify for health insurance, 100% company-paid dental insurance, 100% company-paid vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with company match. If you're ready to join a winning team, develop your leadership skills, and build a long-term career with one of the most recognized brands in quick-service dining, apply today. You clock in, do a quick read of what's happening today, and get the floor feeling ready before the rush hits. Midday is a mix of checking in with guests, making sure the dining room feels sharp, and keeping an eye on the little things that turn "fine" into "nailed it." Later, you pivot with the pace-handling curveballs, staying steady when tickets stack up, and wrapping up with a clean closeout so the next shift walks into a win, not a mystery.

Keywords:

Assistant Manager, Restaurant Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Shift Manager, Operations Manager, Food Service Manager, Fast Food Manager, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Leadership, Team Development, Restaurant Operations, Quick Service Restaurant, QSR Management, Customer Service Management, Leadership Position.

Pay:

$16.00

• $20.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person