Assistant Manager

An Assistant Restaurant Manager is generally responsible for supporting the Restaurant Manager, Shift leaders and Team.

They perform all duties of the Restaurant Manager in their absence. Primary duties generally include floor operations, and Brand Training programs. Generally responsible for providing strong, positive leadership to his/ her team to deliver great friendly guest experiences, operational excellence and for helping to build profitable top line sales of a single restaurant. They support the Restaurant Manager in the overall operation of the restaurant according to Dunkin' standards, franchisee policies and procedures and in compliance with all applicable laws.

Responsibilities Include:

• Able to perform all responsibilities of restaurant team members
• Lead team meetings
• Deliver training to restaurant team members
• Ensure Brand standards, recipes and systems are executed
• Create and maintain a guest focused culture in the restaurant
• Review guest feedback results and implement action plans to drive improvement
• Communicates restaurant priorities, goals and results to restaurant team members
• Execute new product roll-outs including training, marketing and sampling
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following and enforcing safety, food safety, and sanitation requirements and complying with all applicable laws
• Control costs to help maximize profitability
• Completion of inventory on a periodic basis as determined by Franchisee
• Completion of weekly labor schedule ensuring all shifts are staffed to meet guest demand and service standards
• Completion of DCP and other vendor orders
• Conduct self-assessments and corresponding action plans
• Ensure restaurant budget is met as determined by Franchisee
• Manages cash over/short in restaurant and ensures team members are following franchisee's cash management policies
• Travel to and from the Bank with cash deposits one time per day as noted on the driving route with no deviations
• Travel to and from Corporate Office, trainings, and other stores as required by the General Manager
• Engages with Dunkin' Brands Field Operations team as appropriate

Management Responsibilities Include:

• Recruit, hire, onboard and develop restaurant team members
• Plan, monitor, appraise and review employee performance
• Coach restaurant team members to drive sales, improve profitability and guest satisfaction

Required Education, Experience & Licensure

• Must possess a valid State of Maine Driver's License
• Must have reliable transportation
• Basic computer skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Basic math and financial management
• Previous leadership experience in retail, restaurant or hospitality
• College Degree preferred

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical skills and business acumen
• Works well with others in a fun, fast-paced team environment
• On time, demonstrates honesty and a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and embrace change
• Ability to train and develop a team
• Guest focused
• Time Management
• Problem solving
• Motivating others

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Standing on feet
• Repetitive motion including bending, stooping and reaching
• Lifting up to 40 lbs (if applicable)
• Wearing a headset (if applicable)
• Working in a small space