Assistant Restaurant Manager

Pollo Tropical
Hiring: Assistant Restaurant Manager
Pay: $48,000–$50,000/year
(With Bonus Potential)

Miramar | Pembroke Pines | Hollywood | Hallandale | Fort Lauderdale | Plantation | Sunrise | Tamarac | Davie | Cooper City | Deerfield | Weston

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Overview

Support daily restaurant operations by leading a team that delivers high-quality food and exceptional guest service. Supervise and develop team members to meet performance targets in key areas such as food safety, labor, guest experience, and operational standards. Partner with the General Manager to drive restaurant growth while fostering a positive, engaged team environment.

Qualities and Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing restaurant operations to ensure food quality, safety, and consistency in preparation, service, and presentation.
• Model and coach hourly team members to deliver exceptional guest service. Address and resolve guest concerns with urgency and care.
• Support a positive team culture through recognition, engagement, and ongoing feedback.
• Assist in staffing, training, and onboarding hourly team members using company-approved training tools and processes.
• Partner with the General Manager to manage labor and scheduling effectively, balancing team needs with budgetary goals.
• Perform essential administrative and operational tasks, including register audits, safe counts, fund reconciliation, and incident reporting.
• Attend and actively participate in restaurant, market, and training meetings and workshops.
• Recommend and administer coaching and corrective actions in collaboration with the General Manager.
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and organization of the restaurant both inside and outside.
• Support compliance with all company policies, health regulations, and operational standards.
• Make sound decisions under pressure and help navigate unforeseen challenges.
• Foster adaptability and a positive attitude in a changing environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Education, Experience and Additional Skills:

• Completion of high school or GED required.
• 3-5 years in the restaurant industry in a leadership role.
• Computer program literacy such as internal websites, Outlook and HRIS systems.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.