Assistant Restaurant Manager - Fast Casual

Company: Laura Way Corporation
Location: Naperville
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description ASSISTANT MANAGER - Full-Service Restaurant Concept COMPENSATION & BENEFITS - Competitive base salary approximately $50,000–$60,000 PLUS performance-based bonus opportunities. - Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plan options. - Paid time off with increased accrual based on tenure (2 weeks to start) - Paid major holidays (CLOSED) - Free meals each shift plus dining discounts - Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization. - Mental, Dental, 401K A growing restaurant concept is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to support daily operations, team leadership, and guest experience within a high-volume restaurant environment. This role partners with senior management to ensure operational excellence, strong team performance, and consistent service standards. The position offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long-term career advancement opportunities. RESPONSIBILITIES - Support and oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure efficient service and guest satisfaction. - Assist with recruiting, hiring, and developing restaurant team members. - Lead pre-shift meetings and promote a positive, team-oriented work environment. - Maintain high standards of cleanliness and ensure compliance with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules. - Create and manage weekly staff schedules based on business needs and labor targets. - Conduct regular line checks to ensure food quality, recipe adherence, and order accuracy. - Monitor restaurant performance and assist with operational improvements. - Support both front-of-house and back-of-house teams to ensure smooth service and communication. - Assist with operational reporting, audits, and financial performance monitoring. QUALIFICATIONS - 2 years of restaurant management experience in a full-service or upscale casual environment. - Experience working in high-volume restaurants. - Experience managing both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) operations. - Experience working with scratch kitchen operations preferred. - Preferred: some familiarity with restaurant performance metrics including line checks, audits, and financial reporting. - Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Company Description Patrice and Associates is a recruiting and consulting firm specializing in Executive Search, dedicated to helping organizations achieve their strategic objectives in talent acquisition through comprehensive project consulting. Company Description Patrice and Associates is a recruiting and consulting firm specializing in Executive Search, dedicated to helping organizations achieve their strategic objectives in talent acquisition through comprehensive project consulting.

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