Assistant Manager – Growth Opportunity – Structured Schedule
St. Louis Metro Area | Competitive Pay + Bonus Potential + Health Insurance
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is hiring an Assistant Manager for one of our St. Louis area locations. This is a leadership role designed for someone looking to grow into a General Manager position while building real operational experience.
We are seeking dependable leaders from retail, grocery, restaurant, warehouse, banking, or similar environments who want a stable company with clear systems and advancement opportunity.
Schedule Overview:
This role includes a mix of daytime and evening shifts, with some weekends.
- Most shifts end by approximately 9:00 PM
- Some weekend availability is required
- Schedules are planned in advance
- Major holidays are closed (New Year’s Day, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
While this role includes evenings and some weekends, it is structured and predictable compared to traditional full-service restaurant environments.
Why This Role Is Different:
- No late-night closing (typically done by 9 PM)
- Closed major holidays
- Performance-based bonus potential
- Clear path to General Manager
- Smaller, team-focused environment
- Stable, system-driven operations
What You’ll Do:
- Lead shifts and supervise team members
- Support the General Manager in daily operations
- Assist with scheduling and labor management
- Maintain food quality and service standards
- Help manage inventory and ordering
- Train and develop team members
- Ensure a clean, organized, and efficient restaurant
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will work alongside your team while developing management capability.
What We’re Looking For:
- 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience (retail, restaurant, grocery, warehouse, banking, or similar)
- Strong reliability and consistent attendance history
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
- Comfortable using POS systems, email, and basic computer tools
- Professional communication skills
- Desire to grow into a General Manager role
Restaurant experience is helpful but not required. We value stability, leadership ability, and accountability.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when necessary
- Comfortable working in kitchen and prep environments
Founded in 1976 in Wilmington, Delaware, Capriotti’s operates 170+ locations nationwide and is known for premium ingredients, whole roasted turkeys, and high-quality sandwiches.
If you are looking for a leadership role with structured operations, predictable scheduling, and long-term growth potential, we would like to speak with you.
Founded in 1976 in Wilmington, Delaware by siblings Lois and Alan Margolet, Capriotti’s was born from a desire to create something unique while honoring family heritage. To this day the whole roast turkeys, quality meats & cheeses, and fresh rolls and produce continue to impress our patrons and earn awards across the country.
Sharing Our Passion One Sandwich at a Time: Accomplishing the Capriotti’s mission begins and ends with you. You are the face of the company and will provide Uncompromising Standards of Quality and Service by ensuring Hot food is always served hot, cold food cold, all food fresh, in a clean environment, in full uniform with a smile.