Assistant Manager - Dave's Hot Chicken Dave's Hot Chicken - 2.7 Glendale, WI Job Details Part-time | Full-time Up to $23 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork Leadership development Team development Compliance management Hospitality industry experience Organizational skills Full Job Description Join one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in the country! Roaring Fork Restaurant Group is proud to bring the exciting, high-energy Dave's Hot Chicken brand to Wisconsin, and we're looking for driven Assistant Managers who are ready to take the next step in their leadership careers. As an Assistant Manager, you'll play a key role in the success of the restaurant. You'll lead shifts, develop team members and Shift Leaders, drive operational standards, and partner with the restaurant's leadership team to deliver outstanding results. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, holds yourself and others accountable, and wants an opportunity to grow with an expanding restaurant company, we'd love to meet you. Why Join Dave's Hot Chicken? At Roaring Fork Restaurant Group, we invest in our people because we know great leaders build great teams—and great teams build great restaurants.

We offer:

• Same Day & Next Day Pay Available
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Ongoing Coaching & Leadership Development
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Work/Life Balance Scheduling
• Free Meals During Shifts
• Free Uniforms
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities What You'll Do As an Assistant Manager , you'll help lead the restaurant by creating a culture of hospitality, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

You'll work closely with the General Manager and restaurant leadership team to develop people, execute company standards, and drive strong restaurant performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead high-performing shifts with a strong focus on guest experience, food quality, speed of service, cleanliness, and order accuracy.
• Coach, develop, and hold team members and Shift Leaders accountable to restaurant expectations and performance standards.
• Build strong teams by providing consistent feedback, recognition, coaching, and development.
• Support the General Manager and leadership team in achieving restaurant goals and key performance metrics.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, training, deployment, and day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Monitor labor and make real-time deployment decisions based on sales and business needs.
• Maintain exceptional food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and product-quality standards.
• Ensure opening, closing, cash-handling, and operational procedures are executed accurately and consistently.
• Resolve guest concerns with urgency and use guest feedback as an opportunity to improve the restaurant.
• Identify operational opportunities and take action to improve performance.
• Help create a restaurant culture where team members feel supported, challenged, recognized, and accountable.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and brand standards.
• Lead by example and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership for the restaurant's people, performance, and results. What We're Looking For We're looking for leaders who:
• Have 2+ years of restaurant leadership or management experience preferred.
• Have experience leading teams in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Understand that great restaurant results come from developing and engaging great people.
• Can coach performance, provide feedback, and hold others accountable.
• Demonstrate strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Have a strong understanding of restaurant operations, including labor, food safety, guest service, and operational execution.
• Lead from the front and aren't afraid to jump in wherever the team needs them.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members, leaders, and guests.
• Are organized, dependable, and able to prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
• Bring positive energy, urgency, and a results-oriented mindset to every shift.
• Want to continue developing their leadership skills and grow within the organization. What Success Looks Like Successful Assistant Managers don't just run great shifts—they help build a great restaurant. You'll be successful in this role when you're consistently:
• Developing stronger team members and future leaders.
• Delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintaining high standards for food quality, cleanliness, safety, and service.
• Driving speed, accuracy, and operational execution.
• Managing labor and deploying the team effectively.
• Identifying problems and taking ownership of solutions.
• Holding yourself and your team accountable for results.
• Creating consistency from shift to shift.
• Supporting the General Manager in achieving the restaurant's overall goals.

Grow With Us An Assistant Manager position can be the beginning of much more. Roaring Fork Restaurant Group believes in developing our people and promoting from within. Assistant Managers who demonstrate strong performance, leadership, reliability, and a desire to grow can have opportunities to advance through our restaurant leadership team: Assistant Manager → Assistant General Manager → General Manager For those who want to continue growing beyond the restaurant level, our expanding organization creates additional leadership opportunities as we open new restaurants and develop new markets. About Roaring Fork Restaurant Group Roaring Fork Restaurant Group is a locally owned and operated restaurant company headquartered in the Milwaukee area. For 28 years , we've built a reputation for developing great people, delivering outstanding guest experiences, and growing successful restaurant teams. In addition to operating 63 QDOBA Mexican Eats restaurants across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa , we've partnered with one of the hottest brands in the industry— Dave's Hot Chicken —to bring multiple locations to Wisconsin. As we continue to grow, we're creating exciting opportunities for leaders who want more than their next job. We're looking for people who want to develop their skills, take on greater responsibility, and build their careers with us. Our Core Values

• Service Excellence
• Integrity
• Personal Accountability
• Results Orientation
• Commitment to Our People At Dave's Hot Chicken, our purpose is simple: "Serve mind-blowing Hot Chicken to the world, turn Guests into Fans, and create opportunities for our Teams and Partners everywhere.

" If you're looking for an opportunity to lead, grow, and be part of an expanding restaurant organization, we'd love to have you on our team.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

Up to $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Experience:

restaurant leadership or management: 2 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Glendale, WI 53217 (Required)

Work Location:

In person