Assistant Manager

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ASSISTANT MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

We're looking for a positive, enthusiastic, people-oriented Assistant Manager who brings a passion for superfoods, healthy living, and (of course) fruit. Working closely with the General Manager, the Assistant Manager supports daily shop operations and helps create a vibrant, welcoming environment for both team members and guests, from training and mentoring new staff to resolving operational challenges with a strategic, solutions-focused mindset.

• Checks products to ensure consistency, palatability, and quality.

• Investigates and resolves complaints regarding food quality, service, and accommodations.

• Monitors food preparation methods, portion sizes, garnishing, and presentation to ensure alignment with company standards.

• Performs food preparation or service tasks as needed, including prepping, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks.

• Schedules staff hours using appropriate systems/software and assigns duties to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.

• Organizes and directs worker training programs, resolves personnel problems, and evaluates employee performance.

• Assesses staffing needs and recruits new hires using company methods such as ADP WFN, advertisements, or job fairs.

• Fills in for the General Manager during extended absences.

• Reviews work procedures and operational problems to identify ways to improve service, performance, or safety.

• Schedules and receives food and beverage deliveries, verifying product quality and quantity.

• Maintains food and equipment inventories and keeps inventory records.

• Monitors compliance with health and fire regulations related to food preparation, service, and building maintenance.

• Adheres to company opening and closing procedures and maintains accompanying records.

• Orders and purchases product, equipment, and supplies.

• Arranges for equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinates services such as waste removal and pest control.

• Utilizes the POS system, operates the cash register, and makes bank deposits.

• Completes business or government forms, and maintains records, reports, and safety files.

• Product quality: Food consistently meets Playa Bowls' standards for taste, presentation, and portioning.