Assistant Manager FOH

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The Assistant Manager FOH, CityWalk Food will be responsible for the daily shift supervision and management support of the venue.  Work in a fast paced, fun & quickly growing environment that allows you the ability to create and foster a cohesive team while demonstrating organizational, planning, delegation, mentoring and coaching skills.

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding food quality, safety, labor, employment, and Company policies and procedures.
• With the direction of the Manager, execute strategic plans to optimize operational profits while maintaining quality, cleanliness, and Guest Service standards.
• Supports the employee and guest satisfaction programs and ensures the staff understands the importance of the programs.
• Supervises all hourly staff, provides work direction, performance reviews, and coaching to the team.
• Mentors and counsels team members and enforce appropriate policies and procedures ensuring compliance of departmental standards.
• Responsible for supervising employee’s workflow, setting leadership standards, and guiding work locations efficiency. Builds internal relationships ensure our employees are exceeding expectations.
• Observes, critiques, and adjusts the daily functions of both departmental personnel and standard operating procedures to provide quality guest service.
• Maintain or exceed weekly budgeted variable operations result: cost of goods, variable labor, and safety. Adjust operations as necessary to budgets. Exceed annual cash flow trends.
• Shift supervision and responsibility of opening, mid and closing shifts.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work area.
• Ensure proper hiring, and training content is maintained.
• Ensure the workforce is trained and proficient at operating venue.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2+ year’s Restaurant Management/Supervisory experience with experience managing high volume quick service or casual dining restaurants with a team of 15+ employees. 
• Must have a flexible schedule to meet the needs of a 24/7 – 365-day operation, inclusive of weekends, holidays, and nights.  
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and walking/traveling to multiple venues throughout the day.
• Must demonstrate good judgment and a strong sense of ethics in deciding how to respond to the guests concerns and issues while keeping company business models in mind.
• Must have excellent written and verbal skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18+ years or older.

Desired Characteristics:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in hospitality management or business administration preferred.
• Experienced in Quick Serve or Casual dining Restaurant experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and food related Point of Service & inventory systems.
• Able to provide creative solutions to guest situations.
• Previous experience with scheduling restaurant labor & staffing needs to operate an efficient business.

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $29.00-$32.00

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