Assistant Manager - Tampa FL

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Assistant Manager to support restaurant operations and leadership at a casual-dining restaurant location. This is a hands-on role requiring direct involvement in daily operations, staff management, and guest experience. You will work closely with the General Manager to ensure operational consistency, brand standards, and exceptional performance. This position offers a clear career path to General Manager and multi-unit leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Operations Support: Assist the GM in managing all aspects of daily restaurant operations, including opening/closing procedures, inventory management, and food preparation oversight
• Staff Leadership & Coaching: Train, evaluate, and develop restaurant management and hourly team members; provide feedback and coaching to build team capability
• Front-of-House Management: Oversee guest experience, manage seating, handle guest concerns, and ensure service standards are met consistently
• Back-of-House Coordination: Monitor kitchen operations, food quality, production timing, and food cost control; support kitchen staff performance
• Shift Coverage: Manage and lead shifts; step in as shift leader in the GM's absence to maintain operational continuity
• P&L Support: Assist in managing labor costs, food costs, and budgets; monitor financial targets; support pricing and promotional initiatives
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to health, safety, labor, and operational standards; assist with inspections and audits
• Inventory & Ordering: Support inventory management, vendor communication, and par-level maintenance
• Guest Service Leadership: Embody exceptional guest service; respond to complaints; drive a guest-first culture
• Brand Standards: Execute corporate policies, procedures, and initiatives; maintain consistent brand presentation
• Reporting & Communication: Communicate operational updates and challenges to the GM; maintain clear documentation and records

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant or food service management experience
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Hands-on, operations-focused management style
• Ability to work flexible shifts (opening, closing, weekends, holidays)
• Food service health/safety knowledge (ServSafe or equivalent preferred)
• Proficiency with restaurant POS systems and management software
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Casual-dining restaurant experience
• Experience in a multi-unit restaurant environment
• Current food handler/health certification
• Guest service or customer-facing leadership experience
• High school diploma or equivalent

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $32,000 - $40,000 annually, plus performance bonus opportunity

Health & Wellness:

• Medical coverage through Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) — choose from multiple carriers and plan designs to match your needs
• Dental insurance — two plan options (Basic and Premium) through MetLife
• Vision coverage — two plan options through MetLife
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Income Protection:

• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage (1x base salary, up to $400,000)
• Long-Term Disability insurance (company-paid) — 60% of monthly salary up to $10,000/month after 90 days of disability
• Short-Term Disability available for purchase
• Supplemental Life Insurance options for employee and family

Voluntary Benefits:

• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Retirement & Time Off:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Note: Spouses and eligible dependents can enroll in medical, dental, vision, dependent life insurance, and select voluntary benefits

Career Path

This Assistant Manager position is an ideal stepping stone to General Manager and multi-unit leadership roles. SAGE Hospitality Partners and Sunshine Restaurant Partners invest in developing talented operations leaders. Strong performers often advance to GM roles within 12-24 months, and then to multi-unit traveling GM positions with expanded responsibility and compensation.

Why Join Us

• Hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Clear advancement — proven path from AM to GM to multi-unit leadership
• Comprehensive benefits — strong health, wellness, and income protection coverage
• Industry reputation — work with an established staffing and recruiting firm serving government and private sector clients
• Supportive culture — experienced team committed to your professional development

Interested candidates should submit resume and references to SAGE Hospitality Partners.