Assistant Manager - FT Hours - 54 E Crosstimbers St Houston

As an Assistant Manager at our Houston location, you'll be responsible for overseeing cost controls, inventory management, and cash handling during your shifts. You'll also focus on enhancing customer relations by ensuring high service levels and assisting in operational procedures.

Candidates for the Assistant Manager role in Houston should ideally have prior leadership experience, solid customer service skills, and the ability to promote food safety standards. Being at least 18 years old is a minimum requirement, and familiarity with technology is essential.

Our company provides comprehensive training programs and opportunities for advancement within the brand. We focus on developing your abilities in leadership and operational excellence, ensuring you're well-equipped for future growth in your career.

The work environment at our Houston location is fast-paced yet safe, surrounded by a supportive team. We prioritize a culture of inclusivity where all team members are respected and have the opportunity to thrive.

As an Assistant Manager, you will enjoy a competitive hourly rate, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent discounts on our menu items. We also offer professional development opportunities to help you advance your career.

You should focus on specific examples of your leadership roles, detailing how you motivated your team, managed operations, and contributed to a positive environment. Highlight achievements and the skills you developed that would be valuable in the Assistant Manager role.

Discuss your approach to customer service, possibly mentioning techniques like active listening, empathy, and proactive problem-solving. Give examples of how you’ve turned customer feedback into actionable improvements in your previous roles.

Provide specific instances where you successfully managed stress, such as prioritizing tasks, maintaining calm, and leading your team through busy periods. Emphasize your strategies for time management and effective communication.

Talk about your approach to training, which could include mentoring, hands-on demonstrations, or regular feedback sessions. Showcase your commitment to your team's growth and your strategies for fostering a learning environment.

Discuss how you would approach conflict resolution by first listening to both sides, facilitating open communication, and finding common ground. Emphasize your skills in mediation and fostering a collaborative spirit.

Mention specific food safety standards relevant to the role and how you have applied them in past experiences. Highlight your understanding of crucial safety practices and your proactive approach in training your team on these standards.

Explain your experience with inventory management systems, how you've previously monitored stock levels, and your methods for minimizing waste while ensuring availability. Discuss any tools or strategies you’ve used successfully.

Share your insights on cultivating teamwork through team-building activities, open communication, and recognizing individual contributions. Highlight how you empower employees to collaborate and support each other.

List any relevant software or technology tools you're experienced with, including point-of-sale systems, inventory management systems, or scheduling software. Emphasize your adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies.

Articulate your enthusiasm for the position and the company, providing reasons such as the supportive work culture, opportunities for advancement, and alignment with your career goals and values.