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QSR ASSISTANT MANAGER

3/19/2026

The Assistant Manager supports overall restaurant direction by ensuring staff maintain food safety, product preparation, and cleanliness standards, while also upholding physical safety and security policies. This role may involve assisting with staff recruitment, training oversight, inventory management, and promoting local marketing initiatives.

Salary

14 - 17 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Houchens Food Group (HFG) is one of the largest 100% employee-owned food & hardware retailers in the nation operating over 400 stores throughout 15 states. Based out of Bowling Green, Ky.
About the Role

Description

Position Title: QSR Assistant Manager

Position Summary:

The assistant manager assists with directing overall restaurant management. Directs staff to ensure the food safety, product preparation, and that cleanliness standards are maintained. Maintains standards of physical restaurant safety and security. May assist with recruiting staff and overseeing training programs. May be responsible for inventory and money control systems on their shift. Responsible for assisting with local marketing initiatives – may contact prospective customers to promote sales. Assists with maintaining necessary business records. Exceptional customer service is a major component of this position.


Tasks and Responsibilities:

  1. Communicates changes of food preparation formulas, standards, etc. to all foodservice team members.
  2. Ensures that all local and national health and food safety codes are maintained and company safety and security policies are followed.
  3. Supports local and national marketing initiatives.
  4. Identifies and contacts prospective customers to promote sales, as needed by the QSR manager.
  5. Assists with coordinating promotions, caterings and other special events as directed.
  6. Completes all training initiatives provided by the QSR brand.


Essential Functions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Physical: Must be able to work any area of the restaurant when needed and to operate a computerized POS system/cash register. Position requires bending, standing, and walking the entire workday. Must have the ability to lift 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Full-time/Part-time/Day Shift/Weekend Shift positions vary by location.

Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy. Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy.


Subject to pre-employment background and drug screening.


Key Skills
Food SafetyProduct PreparationCleanliness StandardsSafetySecurityRecruitingTraining ProgramsInventory ControlMoney ControlLocal MarketingCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsPOS System Operation
Categories
Management & LeadershipFood & BeverageHospitalityRetailSecurity & Safety
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