At Chicken Salad Chick - Westerville/Polaris, we are always keeping an eye out for Assistant Managers who are friendly, enthusiastic, and who genuinely enjoy serving guests. Assistant Managers who work at Chicken Salad Chick are given skills and life experiences that go beyond serving a great product in a friendly environment. The experiences we can provide you are an excellent stepping-stone to a successful future in the world of business and beyond.

Benefits/Perks:

• A fun work environment where you can positively influence others.
• Flexible schedules (CLOSED on Sundays)
• Learn first-hand from an experienced team that cares about you personally and an Operator who is actively involved in the community
• Leadership opportunities to gain real-world management experience to help you reach your professional goals
• Competitive pay and discounts
• A great TEAM environment
• No late nights - Store hours are 10AM-7PM Monday-Saturday

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate a passion for the business and managing the overall operations
• Find, train, develop and recognize the best people
• Manage daily activities to ensure guests receive excellent customer service
• Demonstrate a strong awareness and concern for food quality and safety
• Adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities
• Sense of Urgency that creates surprisingly fast Speed of Service
• Attention to detail that ensures preparation and production procedures are followed
• Execution of systems that ensure a refreshingly clean environment
• Maintaining a work environment that ensures and promotes food safety
• Vigilant attention to the organization and appearance of the kitchen
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English to guests and team members
• Open availability Monday - Saturday for scheduling between 8AM - 8AM (Typical work week is between 40-45 hours)

Behavior Characteristics:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to multitask
• Ability to effectively coach and give direction
• Be able to connect with a multicultural team
• Align hiring, training, daily practices and evaluation practices with the Vision of the organization and the goals for the year
• Enthusiastically and passionately lead all Team Members
• An outgoing personality who thrives off building relationships with others

Additional Responsibilities:

• Inventory management with end-of-period counts and input
• Effective & efficient ordering
• Maintaining a lean production environment
• Assistance in brainstorming and execution of marketing and promotional strategies
• Coaching, evaluating, and providing accountability for all Team Members
• Troubleshooting and repairing equipment and facilities
• Ensure all necessary preventative maintenance and cleaning is on a set schedule

Education and Experience:

• 1-2 years related experience and/or training in restaurant/hospitality
• ServeSafe certification preferred but not required

Physical Demands: Must be able to exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility, including bending and stooping, for the duration of the workday. Must be able to work and perform all duties at any station in the kitchen or service area