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Assistant Manager - National QSR Franchise

The Restaurant Zone

Ashburnham, Massachusetts, United States

Job description

Job Description Job Description

A rapidly growing fast-casual sandwich franchise group is seeking a hands-on Assistant Manager to support daily operations at a high-volume restaurant. This role is ideal for a motivated leader with sandwich concept experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking for long-term growth into General Manager opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support daily restaurant operations, ensuring speed, accuracy, and exceptional guest service.
  • Lead and develop hourly team members through coaching and hands-on leadership.
  • Execute brand standards for food quality, line efficiency, and operational consistency.
  • Assist with staffing, training, scheduling, inventory, and cost control.
  • Drive performance during high-volume rush periods while maintaining a positive team culture.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and company policies.

Qualifications

  • Prior leadership experience in a high-volume sandwich or fast-casual concept preferred.
  • Strong operational execution and ability to manage peak business periods.
  • Hands-on leadership style with excellent communication skills.
  • Stable work history and a passion for team development.
  • Experience with new store openings or multi-unit operations is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay: $20-$23 per hour
  • Health benefits available
  • Strong internal promotion pathway into General Manager roles
  • Paid training and leadership development opportunities

Growth Opportunity

Join a high-growth franchise organization with an active expansion strategy, offering clear career progression, leadership development, and the opportunity to advance into General Manager and future multi-unit leadership roles.

Company Description The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit-ensuring both clients and candidates succeed. Company Description The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit-ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.