Cedar Rapids,IA,USA:ASSISTANT MANAGER-Quick Hire!

Bandana's Bar-B-Q is a well-established full-service restaurant chain located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, known for its commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences to its guests. With a focus on quality food, outstanding hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere, Bandana's has earned a reputation for treating every guest as if they are family. The company's mission centers around making every visit perfect, fast, and memorable, ensuring consistent service through rigorous training and operational excellence. As a growing restaurant group, Bandana's emphasizes upholding strong operational values that prioritize employee care, guest satisfaction, sanitation, safety, and effective management practices. The Full-Service Restaurant Manager role at Bandana's Bar-B-Q is a dynamic position that combines leadership, operational oversight, and customer service excellence. The manager is responsible for leading a dedicated team to uphold the brand's standards of food quality, guest engagement, and cleanliness. This role requires a hands-on approach to managing daily restaurant operations, including food production, guest satisfaction, sanitation, safety, administration, human resources, training, and personal development. Managers at Bandana's are trained extensively through a comprehensive four-week program in St. Louis, designed to equip them with the skills necessary to succeed and advance within the organization. The manager plays a key role in maintaining food production standards, ensuring all menu items are prepared to recipe, presented attractively, and served safely for maximum guest satisfaction. They oversee guest interactions and service quality, creating a hospitable environment by greeting guests warmly, addressing concerns promptly, and promoting a hassle-free dining or carry-out experience. The position also demands vigilance in upholding health and sanitation regulations, including ServSafe certification compliance, safety programs, and cleanliness standards for both the restaurant interior and exterior. In addition, the manager handles administrative responsibilities such as cash control, inventory management, sales forecasting, and compliance with corporate and government regulations. Human resource duties include recruiting staff, maintaining employee records, managing schedules, fostering a positive work environment, conducting performance reviews, and ensuring company disciplinary procedures are followed. The manager also actively participates in training new hires and catering staff to ensure team competency. Personal conduct aligning with Bandana's ethical standards and commitment to excellent guest service is paramount. This position offers an annual salary range between $45,000 and $53,000 and is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It presents an excellent opportunity for candidates with prior restaurant management experience to join a brand focused on guest loyalty, employee development, and operational integrity. Bandana's Full-Service Restaurant Manager position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong leadership skills, and are passionate about delivering perfect service every time. By joining Bandana's, managers become part of a supportive community dedicated to continuous improvement, guest satisfaction, and the highest standards of restaurant operations.

• Two years of experience as a restaurant manager
• Knowledge of guest service and food handling sanitation
• ServSafe certification
• Valid driver's license
• Basic computer skills
• Motivational and leadership skills
• Effective listening and communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and perform math calculations at high school level