Assistant Manager Minnie Bird is a hospitality-first fast-casual brand bringing together craveable chicken, destination beverages, and experience-driven hospitality in a way no one else does. We serve hand-breaded chicken prepared fresh throughout the day, scratch-made sides, dirty sodas, complimentary soft serve, and genuine hospitality that keeps guests coming back. Whether guests order at the counter or through our drive-thru, our goal is simple: deliver an experience worth going out of the way for. We're looking for an exceptional Assistant Manager to help lead the flock. If you're passionate about people, energized by a fast-paced environment, and committed to delivering great food, strong operations, and memorable hospitality, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do Lead by example and help create exceptional guest experiences in both the dining room, kitchen, and drive-thru Support the General Manager in leading daily restaurant operations and executing Minnie Bird standards Coach, develop, and motivate team members to deliver great hospitality and operational excellence Lead shifts and ensure smooth, efficient restaurant operations during both peak and non-peak periods Help maintain drive-thru speed, accuracy, throughput, and guest satisfaction standards Uphold high standards for food quality, cleanliness, food safety, and hospitality Assist with training, scheduling, inventory management, ordering, and restaurant systems Ensure hand-breaded chicken and scratch-made menu items are prepared consistently to Minnie Bird standards Foster a positive, energetic, accountable, and respectful team culture Help drive restaurant performance through strong execution, attention to detail, and accountability Identify operational issues and work with the General Manager to quickly resolve them Support the development of future restaurant leaders Serve as a role model for Minnie Bird's values and hospitality standards What We're Looking For Previous restaurant leadership or management experience preferred QSR or fast-casual restaurant experience required Drive-thru operations experience preferred Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Experience balancing speed, accuracy, quality, and hospitality during peak periods Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities Ability to hold team members accountable while maintaining a positive team environment Food safety certification (or willingness to obtain, as required) Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-first mindset A genuine passion for great food, great people, and continuous improvement Schedule & Availability Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, and weekends Leaders are expected to be present during peak business periods, including weekends and other high-volume shifts Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical requirements of restaurant operations Why Minnie Bird At Minnie Bird, we believe great hospitality starts with great people. Our Assistant Managers play a critical role in running great restaurants, developing future leaders, creating memorable guest experiences, and bringing our brand promise to life every day. If you're ready to lead from the front, develop a great team, and help deliver hand-breaded chicken, memorable hospitality, and drive-thru excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Compensation, benefits, and specific employment terms are determined by the independently owned and operated franchisee.

Pay:

$16.00 - $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Paid training

Work Location:

In person