What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT MANAGER position at Denny Bar Company?
Location: Etna, CA
Hours: 40 hours per week (Wed-Sun)
Compensation: $20/hr pooled tips
Job Type: Full-Time
* SERIOUS & EXPERIENCED APPLICANTS ONLY *
We are seeking a hands-on, highly organized Assistant Restaurant Manager with a strong understanding of front-of-house and some kitchen operations to work alongside our General Manager. This role is ideal for someone who can move seamlessly between the dining room, host stand, and expo line while maintaining service flow, team accountability, and an exceptional guest experience.
The ideal candidate understands that hospitality is a team sport — and knows how to keep the operation aligned, while working with General Manager.
Core Responsibilities
Floor Leadership & Service Execution
Kitchen & Expediting Oversight
Team Leadership & Development
Ideal Candidate Traits
Hours: 40 hours per week (Wed-Sun)
Compensation: $20/hr pooled tips
Job Type: Full-Time
* SERIOUS & EXPERIENCED APPLICANTS ONLY *
We are seeking a hands-on, highly organized Assistant Restaurant Manager with a strong understanding of front-of-house and some kitchen operations to work alongside our General Manager. This role is ideal for someone who can move seamlessly between the dining room, host stand, and expo line while maintaining service flow, team accountability, and an exceptional guest experience.
The ideal candidate understands that hospitality is a team sport — and knows how to keep the operation aligned, while working with General Manager.
Core Responsibilities
Floor Leadership & Service Execution
- Work alongside & hands on with GM daily
- Lead service from the floor while supporting the kitchen, host & bar
- Maintain pace, timing, and table flow
- Handle guest concerns professionally and proactively
- Oversee reservations, waitlists, and seating strategy
- Train and support staff
- Manage table turns without compromising guest experience
- Balance walk-ins and reservations strategically
Kitchen & Expediting Oversight
- Kitchen experience is highly preferred, but not required. *Must be willing to train & learn on line cooking, prep, pizza station, daily kitchen operations, kitchen expediting, etc.
- Support kitchen manager and maintain alignment during peak service between FOH & BOH
- Ensure ticket times, plating standards, and order accuracy
Team Leadership & Development
- Assist in staff training
- Coach staff in real time alongside GM
- Maintain professional standards and accountability
- Administrative & Operational Support
- Assist with scheduling and labor management
- Assist with weekly ordering
- Assist with bar & food inventory
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards
- Qualifications
- 2 years of restaurant management or supervisory experience
- Friendly, professional & welcoming demeanor
- Must be willing to do bottle sales & tours.
- Full-time availability
- Ability to handle difficult situations calmly
- Must be able & willing to cover any/all positions in the restaurant on a daily basis
- Availability is required during our peak season time. Time off requests during this period may not be approved (May-August)
- Must be able to work 8 hour days
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift & carry up to 40-50 lbs
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task & maintain high standards
- Willingness to stay later during peak business hours if needed
- 2 years of bartending, serving & hosting experience
- Ability to assist GM during high-volume service
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
- Experience with POS systems (Toast & Tock preferred)
- Valid CA food handlers
- Valid RBS certification
Ideal Candidate Traits
- Calm and decisive under pressure
- Detail-oriented and systems-driven
- Leads by example — visible on the floor
- Understands both hospitality and operational numbers
- Respected by kitchen and front-of-house teams alike
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