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Assistant Manager

Wendy's
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2026

What you'll do

Want to make a difference? Want to be a leader?

We offer more opportunities for people to find the challenges they want and the recognition they deserve. We are seeking career-minded, motivated individuals with excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to build a team that works well together to increase profits, provide superior service and have a passion for being the best in the business.

As leaders and role models, our managers set the tone for the fun, family environment in our restaurants. Our managers enjoy a stable environment and flexible schedules that give them the quality of life they deserve. Our generous and competitive compensation package includes: medical, dental and prescription plan, a paid structured training program, vacation and sick leave, direct deposit, company matching 401(k) plan, retention bonus and unlimited opportunities for growth and personal development based on performance.

What you can expect

As an Assistant Manager at Wendy's, you'll enjoy:

  • A competitive salary, bonus and generous benefits including 401(k)
  • Excellent training, and promotion from within
  • Opportunity to learn the business from the ground up, with the "safety net" of being with an established industry leader with over $12 billion in sales
  • Defined career paths for those who are interested in a career at Wendy's

Supported by your General Manager, you will be given the opportunity to train and supervise Crew members monitor and reinforce food safety standards and procedures interact with our customers and execute cost control systems. Our candidate is a results-oriented professional with a strong customer focus.

What we expect from you

This management position requires:

  • High School diploma or GED (some college a plus)
  • One or more years' restaurant management experience
  • Open / flexible work availability
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage your own team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Excellent problem solving and decision making skills

Wendy's is an equal employment opportunity employer who may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The following are examples of some, but not all, of the essential job functions of a Shift Supervisor position at Wendy's:

Physical Elements

  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Frequent bending, kneeling, lifting (25 - 50 pounds)

Equipment Use

  • Ability to use Headset to take customer orders or to take or give direction
  • Ability to use general restaurant equipment (e.g. warmer, fryer, slicer, grill, etc.)

Performance Elements

  • Ability to come to work promptly and regularly
  • Ability to take direction and work well with others
  • Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
  • Ability to concentrate and perform duties accurately
  • Ability to learn and apply policies and procedures
  • Ability to react to change productively and handle other tasks assigned
  • Ability to complete all applicable training programs

Working Conditions

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that may involve exposure to noise, heat, cold or other elements

This job opportunity is with one of our many franchisees. Independently owned and operated, Wendy's franchise organizations determine their own compensation, benefits and career programs which may vary from company-owned locations.

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