ASST RESTAURANT MANAGER

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Restaurant Manager is responsible for assisting the Restaurant Manager in all aspects of the food service facilities. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides daily supervision to food service workers.

Assists in the preparation of food orders and oversees temperature controls, portion controls, presentation, and food rotation. Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

Inspects supplies, equipment, and storage areas for temperature and sanitation requirements, and inspects work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.

Assists Manager with menu planning and food and supply orders.

Manages inventory by checking the quantity and quality of received products; rotating supplies, and altering menu to cut down on food waste. Assists in taking inventories; maintains records on food cost, food waste, and dish breakage.

Communicates and works closely with all park operational units to meet the requirements of food service operations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of laws, regulations, or standards governing food preparation and storage and the ability to ensure compliance with same. Knowledge of appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials required. Knowledge of food service techniques, procedures, and safety concerns. Ability to train employees in multiple of job tasks related to food service or kitchen
sanitation.

Ability to provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates. Ability to monitor and review information from materials events or the environment to detect
and assess problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

The formal educational equivalent of a high school diploma; plus four years of experience in restaurant management or a related field, including two years of cooking experience and two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.

Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.