Assistant Manager
About this role
This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Del Taco LLC. This means the independent franchisee, and not Del Taco LLC will be your employer if you are hired. The independent franchisee is responsible for all employment related matters in the restaurant including, among other things, setting any requirements for this job and all decisions concerning hiring, firing, discipline, wages, supervision, staffing and scheduling.
Position Summary
To protect and deliver the Del Taco Brand and grow sales while maximizing the efficiency and profitability of the restaurant by leading the Del Taco Way with the General Manager or as the lead manager.
Essential Job Functions
Support the General Manager’s efforts to adequately staff the restaurant with quality people who are passionate about achieving standards, exceeding expectations, and delighting customers by:
• Recruiting, hiring, and retaining all restaurant employees in compliance with the employee position report • Ensuring the entire team is certified according to the current training process at all times • Fostering an environment of continuous learning • Creating a service oriented culture • Promoting an environment of fun and teamwork • Evaluating performance and recommending salary increases • Recommending, approving, and administering disciplinary action, suspension, and/or termination • Developing and growing team members
Deliver the Brand to everyone the Del Taco Way by:
• Executing Del Taco Standards and using our processes and systems 100% of the time • Maintaining the facility and customer areas • Maintaining all equipment to operational and safety standards • Delivering only quality products to Del Taco standards every time • Adhering to cleaning schedules and standards • Ensuring employees are in proper uniform • Ensuring a consistent service experience • Ensuring POP and signage is present and in the approved location
Achieve or exceed Sales plan and build customer counts and loyalty by:
• Assisting the General Manager in identifying and communicating sales goals (daily, weekly, year over year) • Ensuring the right people are in the right places according to projected / actual sales • Increasing customer count and check average, and maximizing capacity and customer value • Supporting the General Manager in identifying and executing Local Store Marketing opportunities to attract new customers • Staying aware of local events; Understanding the store’s current trade area and competition • Executing speed (speed with a smile) and service standards • Flawlessly executing marketing promotions and campaigns