Assistant Manager – Chicken Salad Chick
Lead with Purpose. Grow with Us.
Are you a natural leader who loves developing people, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and creating a positive team culture?
Chicken Salad Chick Batavia & St. Charles is looking for an Assistant Manager to help lead our growing restaurant. This is an opportunity to join a locally owned business where your leadership truly makes a difference.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Closed every Sunday
- No fryers
- Better work-life balance than traditional restaurants
- Competitive pay
- Paid training and leadership development
- Growth opportunities within a growing multi-unit organization
- Supportive ownership and management team
- Positive, team-first culture
- Free employee meals
What You'll Do
- Lead daily restaurant operations and ensure an exceptional guest experience
- Coach, train, and develop team members
- Build a positive, high-performing team culture
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and team development
- Manage food quality, cleanliness, and food safety standards
- Help achieve sales, labor, and food cost goals
- Lead by example during busy lunch and dinner shifts
- Solve problems quickly while maintaining a positive attitude
- Support the General Manager in all aspects of restaurant operations
We're Looking For Someone Who:
- Has restaurant leadership experience (Assistant Manager, Shift Leader, or similar)
- Leads with integrity and accountability
- Is passionate about hospitality and serving others
- Builds strong relationships with guests and team members
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Is organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
- Wants to grow their leadership career
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and move throughout the restaurant for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
- Ability to perform duties in all areas of the restaurant, including the kitchen, food preparation, service line, and front-of-house as business needs require.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety, quality, and exceptional guest service.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of restaurant leadership experience
- Experience with scheduling, inventory, and team development
- Food safety certification is a plus
At Chicken Salad Chick, we believe our people are our greatest asset. If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make an impact, grow professionally, and enjoy a healthier restaurant lifestyle, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today! We're interviewing immediately and looking to hire the right leader as soon as possible.
Supplemental pay
- Bonus pay
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Employee discount
- Paid training