Assistant Manager - Restaurant Schooners - 3.5 Peoria Heights, IL Job Details Full-time $30,000 - $60,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Hospitality industry experience Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking an energetic and motivated Assistant Manager to join our vibrant restaurant team! In this dynamic role, you will lead daily operations, ensure exceptional customer service, and support the management team in creating a welcoming and efficient dining environment. Your passion for food, team leadership skills, and hospitality expertise will drive the success of our restaurant. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in food service management, team supervision, and restaurant operations to make a meaningful impact while advancing their career. Duties Assist in managing daily restaurant operations, including supervising staff, overseeing food preparation, and ensuring quality standards are met. Support staff training and development to promote excellent customer service, food safety, and operational efficiency. Coordinate shift schedules, manage inventory control, and monitor food production to optimize profitability and minimize waste. Handle cash transactions accurately using POS systems such as Toast; oversee cash handling procedures. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain high standards of cleanliness and food handling practices. Supervise kitchen activities including cooking, food presentation, and ensuring timely delivery of orders in a fast-paced environment. Assist with hiring, interviewing, and onboarding new team members while fostering a positive team culture focused on teamwork and leadership. Qualifications Proven experience in quick service & fast food restaurant management or casual dining environments with supervisory responsibilities. Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen management practices. Hands-on experience with POS systems such as Toast; proficiency in cash handling and basic math skills. Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively through training, coaching, and performance management. Familiarity with inventory control, food safety standards, and food industry regulations. Prior experience managing hospitality teams in a restaurant or catering setting; fine dining or banquet experience is a plus. Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage shift operations smoothly while maintaining high customer service standards. Join us as an Assistant Manager to inspire your team, elevate guest experiences, and grow within a thriving restaurant environment! We value passionate leaders who are dedicated to excellence in hospitality management and eager to develop their managerial skills further. This paid position offers an engaging work atmosphere where your leadership can truly shine! Salary, insurance, and dental benefits are negotiable for the right candidate and responsibilities(salary). At our family-owned business, we believe that honesty, integrity, and genuine care for people matter most. We've built our business around relationships, and many of our customers are more than just customers — we know them by name and are proud to welcome them through our doors. We're looking for someone who loves people, takes pride in what they do, and wants to be part of a team that truly cares about its customers and community. If you're dependable, compassionate, hardworking, and feel that this sounds like the kind of place you'd love to work, we'd love to hear from you! And if you've made it this far, thank you for taking the time to learn a little about us. We look forward to hearing from you and hopefully welcoming you to our team!

Pay:

$30,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Paid training

Work Location:

In person