Restaurant Assistant Manager - New Jersey

Patrice & Associates is seeking a Restaurant Assistant Manager to support daily FOH/BOH operations, drive sales and guest satisfaction, coordinate catering, manage scheduling, and support team members under the direction of the General Manager. Ideal candidates bring at least 1 year of salaried restaurant management experience, strong leadership, tech-savvy operational skills, and a high-energy, positive, team-first attitude.

• Support the General Manager in achieving sales initiatives and delivering excellent customer service
• Operate FOH and BOH to system-wide standards and procedures
• Serve as first point of contact for hourly staff questions; escalate complex issues to the General Manager
• Coordinate and execute catering events
• Monitor sales, costs, events, and parties; report concerns to the General Manager
• Create and manage schedules for staff
• Utilize computer tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel) for reporting, budgeting, and planning
• Apply basic P&L knowledge to control costs and optimize performance
• Ensure guest satisfaction and resolve customer issues promptly
• Leverage POS systems and data/AI-driven insights for operational improvements
• Oversee inventory control, vendor coordination, and workflow optimization
• Support team management, coaching, and performance evaluation
• Maintain food safety standards (HACCP) and uphold service quality
• Assist with local marketing, social media, and promotional initiatives

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a salaried manager in QSR, casual dining, or full service
• Stable work history demonstrating career progression
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; comfortable with POS systems and data-driven decision-making
• Basic understanding of budgeting and P&L; scheduling experience
• Strong leadership, team management, and staff supervision skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution abilities
• Customer-focused mindset with proven service recovery skills
• Adaptability, flexibility in scheduling, and ability to make quick decisions under pressure
• High energy, positive attitude, loyalty, and dependability
• Desire to be part of a winning team; driven and motivated mindset
• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP); awareness of culinary trends and beverage program basics
• Experience in inventory control, vendor management, and workflow optimization
• Familiarity with local marketing, branding initiatives, social media, and promotions
• EOE: Equal Opportunity Employer

• $48,000 - $65,000

• No Late Nights

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401K

• PTO

With over 175 offices and 350 recruiters in the US and Canada, we have connections that build rewarding careers and grow great brands. Our franchisees and recruiters are here for you without boundary restrictions! Want to move to another state? Want to hire managers throughout North America? We are unique in that our franchisees can work the entire country while offering you one point of contact for all your needs whether you want to hire managers or look for a job in multiple states.

Our clients include nationwide and local restaurants, hotels, retail and grocery chains, assisted living facilities, hospitals, airport concourse outlets, spas, catering and wedding venues, casinos, companies that hire sales and customer service representatives and much more.

Patrice & Associates is the largest and most successful hospitality and retail Executive Search firm in North America and has been in business for more than 25 years. Over these years, we have honed our methods that make us stand apart from our competition.

“To help hospitality industry leaders hire the best talent and help great talent find the best opportunities.”

EOE - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER