Assistant Manager - High Point, NC

We’re not just another chicken joint—we’re one of the fastest-growing brands in the game, built on hand-made food and bold ambition. At Slim Chickens, every tenderloin gets the royal treatment: brined, buttermilk-soaked, hand-breaded, and cooked fresh to order. That same care and craft goes into how we grow our people.

If you’ve got hustle, heart, and an entrepreneurial spark, this is the place to prove yourself and shape your career. Our team thrives on real connection—working fast, thinking big, and building something that makes an impact every day. Here, you’ll be trusted to make decisions, empowered to own your work, and part of a crew that’s taking this brand to the next level.

Slim Chickens is growing fast. The only question is—are you ready to grow with us?

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Assistant Manager is the General Manager’s second-in-command and a key leader in the restaurant’s success. The Assistant Manager owns P&L and labor results, leads and develops the management and hourly teams, including other Assistant Managers, and makes final hiring and termination decisions for the restaurant team. In the absence of the General Manager, the Assistant Manager is the highest-ranking member of the management team. This role is designed to prepare high-performing leaders for promotion to General Manager.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations

- Oversee all day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure Company standards for quality food, service and sanitation are met.

- Manage and supervise other Assistant Managers, Assistant General Managers, Shift Leaders and hourly team members.

- Assign and direct daily work responsibilities for the team.

- Order inventory for all areas of the restaurant to ensure appropriate product levels while minimizing waste.

- Reconcile cash registers and deposits, and investigate cash variances.

- Maintain all records as required by Company policies and procedures, and in compliance with state and federal law.

- Maintain team compliance with Company policies, procedures, standards and specifications, and with state and federal laws governing safety and food handling.

- Prepare the restaurant for health inspections and internal audits, and correct any findings.

Financial

- Own the restaurant’s P&L results and labor targets, and build action plans to meet or exceed them.

- Track daily sales, labor and food cost against targets, and take action during the shift to stay on plan.

- Manage labor to budget through effective scheduling, deployment and overtime control.

- Control waste, comps and voids through proper procedures and team accountability.

People

- Make final hiring decisions for the restaurant team: recruit, interview, select and hire quality team members for all positions.

- Lead, coach and develop other Assistant Managers and Assistant General Managers.

- Conduct orientation and training for Shift Leaders and hourly team members.

- Conduct performance reviews on a regular schedule for Assistant Managers, Assistant General Managers, Shift Leaders and hourly team members.

- Provide ongoing feedback, coaching and counseling on production, efficiency and professionalism.

- Make final decisions on counseling, disciplinary action and termination of employment for the restaurant team, in partnership with Human Resources.

- Recommend promotions, advancement or other status changes to the General Manager.

- Build and adjust the weekly schedule to cover all shifts within labor targets.

- Approve overtime for hourly team members as necessary.

Leadership

- Display an exemplary and professional attitude and appearance at all times.

- Communicate effectively with the General Manager, other Assistant Managers, Assistant General Managers, Shift Leaders, team members, guests, vendors and the community.

- Conduct management and team meetings as directed by the General Manager.

- Follow the General Manager’s direction and accomplish objectives set by the General Manager.

- Review objectives with the management team and hourly team members as necessary.

- Delegate appropriate tasks and responsibilities as necessary.

- Resolve team member complaints, questions or concerns as necessary.

- Participate in leadership development and take on expanded responsibilities in preparation for promotion to General Manager.

Slim Chickens systems principles and objectives: Has a thorough understanding of Slim Chickens' established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies, safety) and recognizes the responsibility to stay updated on these systems and the role this position plays in supporting them.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is designed to guide the activities of the Assistant Manager. It is not meant to restrict the individual's creativity or limit their thinking, nor does it encompass all the tasks that may be required in this role.

Physical Activities: Performed in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Requires standing and walking for extended periods; frequent bending, reaching and lifting up to 50 lbs; and working around hot cooking equipment, cold storage and cleaning chemicals.

Travel: Occasional travel to nearby restaurants for training or to support new restaurant openings.

Qualifications

Requirements and Competencies:

- High school diploma or GED equivalent.

- 2+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.

- ServSafe Manager certification, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours.

- Periods of standing and walking, as necessary.

- Frequent contact with guests, requiring tact and courtesy.

- Frequent contact with team members, requiring direction and supervision.

- Ability to read, write and verbally communicate well.

- Proficient math skills and comfort with numbers.

- Proficient computer skills, including POS and scheduling systems.

- Demonstrates maturity and professional demeanor at all times.

- Friendly, outgoing personality with a positive, self-disciplined attitude.

- Well-groomed, professional appearance.

Benefits:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Slim Chickens is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all open positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, and physical or mental disability.

Note: The above statements are intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed, as well as the competencies required for this role. They do not encompass all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with the position. This job description is not an employment contract, and Slim Chickens reserves the right to modify this description at any time.