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Assistant Restaurant Leader

Location: Fayetteville, NC

Salary: $60,000-$70,000

Posted Date: 02.24.2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Job ID: 2364

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Job Description

Starting from $61,000 annually plus a monthly training incentive of $750* Possibility of up to $25K bonus annually after training.
*Pay is based on location, experience, and qualifications, etc.
*Monthly incentives after training vary and are based on restaurant profitability

Benefits offered for all Full-time Restaurant Managers:

Medical, Dental, Vision & Pharmacy Benefits
Dependent Care & Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-provided Life and Disability insurance
Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness
401(k) With Employer Match (age 21 & older)
Access to financial advisors for budget and retirement planning
One Pass Gym Membership Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Crewmember Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Perks & Rewards for Restaurant Managers:
Weekly Pay! *
Competitive pay + monthly bonus
Paid Time Off & Sick time
8 paid Holidays a year**
Early closure for company events
Casual Work Attire
Perkspot Employee Discount Programs

Job Description
Your Role:
The Assistant Restaurant Leader is responsible for supporting the Restaurant Leader in day-to-day operations of the restaurant and upholding company standards and culture in all areas of restaurant operations.
The physical work environment includes working in a fast-paced kitchen environment (which requires extended periods of physical exertion, such as walking, standing, lifting, and bending) and interacting with customers. It also includes both inside and outside work at varied temperatures, working with and around food products, common allergens, industrial equipment, commercial cleaning products that require the use of personal protective equipment, and physical activities necessary to complete the responsibilities of the job.

Your Impact and Responsibilities
Purpose of the position:

Hires and terminates all hourly, non-management crew members
Owns the onboarding, status change, and payroll process for all hourly crewmembers
Creates crewmember work and training schedules
Manages the performance of all hourly crew members (e.g., development, coaching, redirected communication and documentation, and other performance management tasks)
Acts as manager on duty and opens and closes the restaurant
Manages cash handling and ensures accountability

General to the role:

Enforces company policies and standards
Executes shift management meeting operational and safety standards
Uses required tools, forms, and logs to support shift execution, document results, and take corrective action when needed
Deploys crew members during a shift
Provides exemplary customer service
Utilizes reward and recognition programs for the crewmembers in the restaurant
Authorizes employee functions requiring manager approval (e.g., discounts, promotions, time clock overrides, etc.)
Ensures cleanliness of the restaurant and ensures the facility is in good working order
Completes other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Requirements for Success:

Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities that may be constantly changing
Self-driven, flexible, and highly energetic with strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
Able to work effectively and efficiently both independently and collaboratively
Able to recognize and analyze problems, set goals, create plans, and convert plans into action to solve problems
Proficient in a variety of technology systems including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and ability to learn and adapt to new systems quickly
Able to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, and weekends and travel as needed for work-related functions and training
3+ years of restaurant or retail management experience
New restaurant opening experience preferred
Must be 18 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred
Possess a valid driver’s license