Restaurant Assistant Manager Jobs in Maryland

Overview

Join our dynamic team as an Assistant Manager - Restaurant, where your leadership will inspire excellence in food service and hospitality. This energetic role is perfect for someone passionate about managing restaurant operations, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and developing high-performing teams. As a key part of our management team, you will oversee daily restaurant functions, ensure food quality and safety standards are met, and drive operational efficiency to create a lively and welcoming environment for guests and staff alike.

Caruso’s Grocery, one of DC's hottest restaurants, has opened its second location in North Bethesda's Pike & Rose! We have transformed the dining room at Owen's Tavern and Garden into Caruso's Grocery, Pike & Rose, while keeping and refining the Owen's Tavern Bar & Beer Garden experience that everyone knows and loves.

We’re a team of passionate and hard working hospitality fanatics. We’re inspired on a daily basis by the fast paced industry we work in and the creative folks we are lucky to call colleagues. Does this sound like you? Do you want to keep learning and growing in the food & beverage field at a dynamic company that feels like one big, fun family? If so, we want to meet you!

About Neighborhood Restaurant Group

Neighborhood Restaurant Group is a collaborative of independent brands and businesses dedicated to enhancing the communities in which we live and work. The company includes: Mallard, Bluejacket Brewery, B-Side, Buzz Bakeshop, ChurchKey, Josephine, Evening Star Café, Hazel, Iron Gate, Owen’s Ordinary, Planet Wine Shop, Red Apron, Rustico, Shorty’s, Caruso’s Grocery, Junebug, The Sovereign, The Grand Delancey, Slice Joint, The Roost, Cameo, Shelter, and HiFi Taco. Learn more about all our unique concepts at www.neighborhoodrestaurantgroup.com

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We’re committed to offering exceptional experiences in our restaurants, but we’re equally committed to giving back to the community. In 2011 we founded Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture, a non-profit organization with a mission to improve the food system in our region. Simply by working at Neighborhood Restaurant Group, you provide support to this fantastic organization’s programs, and we offer opportunities throughout the year to support Arcadia more actively through fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, field trips, and collaboration. Learn more at www.arcadiafood.org

Duties

• Assist in managing daily restaurant operations, including supervising staff, ensuring smooth shift transitions, and maintaining high standards of service.
• Oversee food preparation processes, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to safety guidelines across all culinary activities.
• Utilize POS systems such as Toast POS for order processing, cash handling, and sales reconciliation to ensure accurate transactions.
• Conduct inventory control by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste to optimize profitability.
• Train and develop team members on food safety practices, customer service excellence, and operational procedures to foster a motivated workforce.
• Manage kitchen operations during shifts, ensuring efficient food production, timely service, and compliance with health regulations.
• Support management in analyzing profit and loss reports, budgeting efforts, and implementing strategies to improve restaurant performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience in quick service or fast food restaurant environments with a strong background in food preparation and kitchen management.
• Demonstrated supervisory or assistant manager experience within the hospitality or food industry.
• Familiarity with POS systems such as Toast POS for sales processing and cash handling.
• Knowledge of food safety management practices and regulatory compliance standards.
• Excellent team management skills with the ability to train staff effectively and lead by example.
• Strong communication skills suited for managerial roles including interviewing, staff development, and customer interactions.
• Basic math skills for inventory control, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Experience in managing hospitality teams within upper casual dining or fine dining settings is highly desirable.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your leadership skills while contributing to a vibrant dining experience that keeps guests coming back! We are committed to fostering a positive work environment where your passion for hospitality can flourish through ongoing training & development initiatives. Join us if you’re ready to lead with energy, enthusiasm, and a dedication to excellence!

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person