Restaurant Assistant Manager
As the team at Zaxbys expands, we're saving a seat for you!
To our guests, Zaxbys is more than just a place to eat – it’s a place to have fun, spend time with friends, and enjoy great food.
To our team members, Zaxbys is an indescribably great place to work!
Assistant Managers are responsible for ensuring that the restaurant delivers great experiences to guests while maintaining operational standards. You will manage the daily operations of the restaurant ensuring that the team properly follows all processes, policies, and procedures.
Why work at Zax?
- BONUS POTENTIAL (Paid Quarterly): Up to 12% of Annual Earnings
- FREE Meals On Shift & 50% Off Meals Off Shift
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Training
- Early Access to Pay
- Recognition Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Opportunities to Advance
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- HSA Option Available
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) With Employer Match
- 100% match of first 3% contribution + 50% match of next 2% contribution
- Additional eligibility requirements
Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete all training requirements including:
- Zaxbys Assistant Manager Development Plan
- Food Safety Certification and Manager Certification
- Any additional training required by Zax LLC
- Enhance guest experiences by ensuring that team members satisfy and exceed guest expectations
- Ensure team members receive proper training including ongoing coaching and development
- Create an effective work schedule following company standards and local laws
- Plan and delegate shift assignments including communicating expectations and adjusting as needed
- Supervise, provide leadership, and coach team members to perform at their highest level of ability and strive to achieve quarterly goals
- Ensure service, product quality, and cleanliness standards are consistently upheld
- Communicate performance concerns to your General Manager
- Assist with performance reviews and mentor and develop team members
- Create and maintain a positive culture and healthy team morale through recognition and leading by example
- Handle and report guest and team member complaints/concerns/injuries timely and in a friendly and respectful manner
- Ensure processes, policies, and procedures are properly followed throughout daily operations
- Maintain operational standards and ensure compliance with all Zaxby’s Franchising LLC and Zax LLC guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws and guidelines
- Utilize management tools and keep neat, accurate, and current records
- Other responsibilities
- Maintain an attitude of flexibility that allows performance above and beyond the parameters of this position description
- Ensure the team works safely and follows all safety guidelines and procedures
- Immediately report all human resources and risk management concerns to your General Manager and District Manager
- Escalate other concerns to your supervisor when appropriate
- All other duties necessary to ensure restaurant operations function properly
Job Qualifications
The following requirements must be met in order to qualify for this position.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation
- Open availability and ability to work a minimum of 5 days and 32 to 48 hours per week
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Successful completion of background check
- Must possess leadership qualities, organizational skills, and ability to interact cooperatively with others
- 1-3 years management experience required
- Restaurant management experience preferred
Capability Requirements
The following capabilities are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship on the company will be considered.
- Sit, stand, and walk continuously
- Occasionally stoop, bend, crouch, or climb, including the use of ladders
- Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, including lifting overhead
- Continuous use of hands and wrists for grasping and fine manipulation
- Communicate proficiently through speech, reading, and writing
- Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception to observe and respond to the environment
- Work in an environment that features hot and cold temperature variations and exposure to food allergens
- Operate and work safely with restaurant equipment including, but not limited to, knives, fryers, and potentially hazardous equipment
Additional Information
- City
- Tuscaloosa
- State
- AL
- Zip
- 35405
- Country
- United States
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Posted At
- 2026-04-28
- Job Reference
- 15673_10996038
- Mobile Friendly Apply
- No
- Category
- Restaurant Management
- Html Jobs
- Yes
- Url
- https://click.appcast.io/t/GxoE0tnlGxLpG5DVCaOyNjda73hhXEFRD4-3NiDjcuzvkGDe21z2BEsw0abn9BfZ
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- <p class="ql-align-center"><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">As the team at Zaxbys expands, we're saving a seat for you!</strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">To our guests, Zaxbys is more than just a place to eat – it’s a place to have fun, spend time with friends, and enjoy great food. </span></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">To our team members, Zaxbys is an indescribably great place to work!</strong></p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p><p><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Assistant Managers are responsible for ensuring that the restaurant delivers great experiences to guests while maintaining operational standards. You will manage the daily operations of the restaurant ensuring that the team properly follows all processes, policies, and procedures.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Why work at Zax?</strong></p><ul><li><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">BONUS POTENTIAL (Paid Quarterly): Up to 12% of Annual Earnings</strong></li><li><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">FREE</strong><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small"> Meals On Shift & </span><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">50% Off</strong><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small"> Meals Off Shift</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Paid Time Off</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Paid Holidays</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Paid Training</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Early Access to Pay</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Recognition Program</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Employee Referral Program</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Opportunities to Advance</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Medical Insurance</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">HSA Option Available</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Dental Insurance</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Vision Insurance</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Short-Term Disability</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Long-Term Disability</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Employer Paid Life Insurance</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">401(k) With Employer Match</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">100% match of first 3% contribution + 50% match of next 2% contribution</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Additional eligibility requirements</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Duties and Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Complete all training requirements including:</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Zaxbys Assistant Manager Development Plan</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Food Safety Certification and Manager Certification</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Any additional training required by Zax LLC</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Enhance guest experiences by ensuring that team members satisfy and exceed guest expectations</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Ensure team members receive proper training including ongoing coaching and development</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Create an effective work schedule following company standards and local laws</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Plan and delegate shift assignments including communicating expectations and adjusting as needed</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Supervise, provide leadership, and coach team members to perform at their highest level of ability and strive to achieve quarterly goals</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Ensure service, product quality, and cleanliness standards are consistently upheld</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Communicate performance concerns to your General Manager</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Assist with performance reviews and mentor and develop team members</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Create and maintain a positive culture and healthy team morale through recognition and leading by example</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Handle and report guest and team member complaints/concerns/injuries timely and in a friendly and respectful manner</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Ensure processes, policies, and procedures are properly followed throughout daily operations</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Maintain operational standards and ensure compliance with all Zaxby’s Franchising LLC and Zax LLC guidelines, policies, and procedures</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws and guidelines</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Utilize management tools and keep neat, accurate, and current records</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Other responsibilities</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Maintain an attitude of flexibility that allows performance above and beyond the parameters of this position description</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Ensure the team works safely and follows all safety guidelines and procedures</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Immediately report all human resources and risk management concerns to your General Manager and District Manager</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Escalate other concerns to your supervisor when appropriate</span></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">All other duties necessary to ensure restaurant operations function properly</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Job Qualifications </strong></p><p><em class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">The following requirements must be met in order to qualify for this position. </em></p><ul><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Must be 18 years of age or older</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Open availability and ability to work a minimum of 5 days and 32 to 48 hours per week</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Successful completion of background check</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Must possess leadership qualities, organizational skills, and ability to interact cooperatively with others</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">1-3 years management experience required</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Restaurant management experience preferred</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Capability Requirements </strong></p><p><em class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">The following capabilities are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship on the company will be considered. </em></p><ul><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Sit, stand, and walk continuously</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Occasionally stoop, bend, crouch, or climb, including the use of ladders</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, including lifting overhead</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Continuous use of hands and wrists for grasping and fine manipulation</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Communicate proficiently through speech, reading, and writing</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception to observe and respond to the environment</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Work in an environment that features hot and cold temperature variations and exposure to food allergens</span></li><li><span class="ql-font-oxygen ql-size-small">Operate and work safely with restaurant equipment including, but not limited to, knives, fryers, and potentially hazardous equipment</span></li></ul>
- Cpa
- 20.64
- Cpc
- 1.03