What are the responsibilities and job description for the AM Opening Manager position at Red tomato?
Key Responsibilities
- Opening Operations: Arrive at 7:00 AM to open the restaurant, complete opening procedures, and ensure everything is ready for service.
- Food Preparation: Lead and assist with daily prep, ensuring ingredients, sauces, and menu items are prepared properly and on time.
- Lunch Service: Oversee the lunch rush, maintain ticket times, ensure food quality, and keep operations running smoothly.
- Team Leadership: Direct and support kitchen and front-of-house employees, assign tasks, and maintain accountability.
- Quality Control: Ensure food is consistently prepared to our standards for quality, presentation, and portioning.
- Inventory & Organization: Monitor product levels, communicate ordering needs, and minimize food waste.
- Cleanliness & Food Safety: Maintain a clean, organized restaurant and ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Shift Transition: Communicate with the afternoon management team to ensure a smooth handoff.
Qualifications
- Previous restaurant experience required; supervisory or management experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working hands-on in the kitchen and assisting wherever needed.
- Ability to lead employees, solve problems, and make decisions independently.
- Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards.
- Strong understanding of food safety, cleanliness, and restaurant operations.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who takes ownership of their shift, leads by example, and understands that a successful lunch service starts with a well-prepared kitchen.
The right candidate is someone who can work independently, stay ahead of daily prep needs, motivate the team, and keep the restaurant operating efficiently.
Why Join Us?
- Consistent daytime schedule, ideally 7 AM – 2 PM
- Opportunity to take ownership of daily restaurant operations
- Hands-on leadership role with a growing restaurant
- Opportunities for advancement as the business continues to grow
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- What is your availability?
- Have you made pizza dough from scratch?
- Describe a time when you worked unsupervised?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22