Assistant Manager

Taco Time Northwest

Assistant Manager supervising Taco Time NW restaurant shifts, food preparation, staffing, and guest service. Enforcing safety, quality, performance, and daily operational standards.

Posted 8/22/2026full-timeBothell, Burien, DesMoines, East Wenatchee, Edmonds, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kent, Kirkland, Marysville, Redmond, Renton, Seattle, Sequim, Stanwood, Wenatchee • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $26 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills in a fast-paced restaurant environment, with a focus on quality customer service, team collaboration, and effective communication. Proficient in training, performance evaluation, and adherence to safety and operational policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Food Handlers PermitManagement ExperienceCustomer Service ExcellenceBasic Computer SkillsMulti-Tasking Ability

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Hard Skills

Food HandlingPerformance EvaluationShift ManagementBasic Math SkillsMenu Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAttention to DetailAbility to Listen Attentively

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

Food Handlers Permit

Industry Keywords

Restaurant ManagementGuest ServiceWorkplace Safety PoliciesFast-Paced EnvironmentEmployee Training

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Interview and train employees.
Plan, assign, and direct work.
Evaluate daily performance.
Reward and discipline employees.
Address complaints and resolve problems while maintaining high guest service and an exceptional dining experience.
Direct, coordinate, and participate in preparation, cooking, assembling, or packaging of food.
Perform shift activities including food handling, directing employees, customer service, daily cash control, and facility cleanliness.
Follow the training schedule and monitor training effectiveness of crew employees.
Participate in staffing by distributing applications, scheduling interviews, and potentially conducting initial crew interviews.
Demonstrate complete understanding of the menu.
Assist with serving orders while tending to guest needs.
Coach others through enforcement of workplace safety policies and procedures.
Communicate performance issues to the general manager.
Create and execute shift goals and enforce policies during shifts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Food handlers permit
Six months previous management experience and three months of practical experience in a corporate owned restaurant, or an equivalent combination of other related exp.
Basic computer skills, knowledge of excel and word.
Must be 18 years of age or older
Highest commitment to quality customer service with the ability to work with a team.
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
Strong communication skills, and have the ability to listen attentively to guests and team members.
Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, always looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, accomplish tasks without instruction and at times problem solve for the best solution
Basic math skills.
Must be able to frequently move and/or lift product, containers etc from 10 to 50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Wages
Incentive bonus potential up to $1600
Pay Day every Friday
Medical & Dental Benefits
401k Retirement Plans
Education Assistance
Childcare Assistance
Quality of Life and flexible schedules
Free Employee Shift Meals
Paid Time Off
Promotions from Within
Taco Time Cares - Employee Hardship Program
Employee Discount for employee and immediate family
Using the Taco Time NW App, employees can purchase up to $40.00 worth of Taco Time, 3 times per week (during non-prime time hours)