Chickie's & Pete's Assistant Manager - Reno, NV
Posted on October 24, 2025
This opportunity is offered by a reputable restaurant committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences through high standards of food preparation, customer service, and operational management. The establishment operates within the hospitality and food service industry where quality, customer satisfaction, and efficient management are paramount to ongoing success. The restaurant is positioned to ensure that customers enjoy not only a well-prepared menu but also an inviting atmosphere that encourages return visits and builds a loyal clientele. This environment fosters teamwork, professional growth, and a dedicated approach to culinary and service excellence.
The role available is for a Restaurant Manager, a pivotal position responsible for overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring compliance with policies, and maintaining high-quality service standards. This full-time position demands a proactive leader who can handle a variety of responsibilities related to managing both front-of-house and back-of-house activities. The manager will be accountable for the administration of training programs, scheduling, food quality control, customer service, and personnel management. Compensation details are typically competitive within the industry and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
In this position, the manager must skillfully balance operational efficiency with customer satisfaction and profitability. Duties include monitoring food appearance and quality, implementing safety protocols, and addressing customer complaints promptly to uphold the restaurant's reputation. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential as the manager will guide, counsel, and perform performance evaluations of staff. The role also requires insight into financial management, including compiling budgets and reports to guide the restaurant's economic performance.
Further, this position calls for a knowledgeable individual familiar with food service controls and workforce optimization to minimize costs without sacrificing service quality. The Restaurant Manager works closely with other departments such as the business office and internal audit to maintain compliance with policies and correct procedural deviations. They are also involved in the hiring process and personnel recommendations, requiring a good grasp of staff development and organizational needs.
Overall, this is a challenging and rewarding leadership role suited for an experienced individual passionate about food service management, operational excellence, and team leadership. The restaurant environment is dynamic and fast-paced, with occasional exposure to a smoke-filled and noisy work environment. Flexibility in working various shifts is required to accommodate the restaurant’s operational hours. The ideal candidate will bring a professional appearance, bilingual skills preferred, and competency in business computer programs including Word, Excel, Windows, and LMS, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of daily operations.
- Minimum of an associates degree, preferably in hotel and/or restaurant management
- Five years of restaurant/food service experience including three years of supervisory experience
- Effective communication in English, both verbal and written
- Neat and professional appearance
- Ability to compile, compute, and analyze pertinent data for reports
- Bilingual abilities preferred
- Flexibility to work various shifts
- Working knowledge of computer programs including Word, Excel, Windows, LMS