Pollo Tropical · 5 hours ago
Assistant Manager - West Palm Beach/Port Saint Lucie
Pollo Tropical is a restaurant chain seeking an Assistant Manager to prepare individuals for future leadership roles through hands-on experience in restaurant operations. The role involves overseeing daily operations, supporting team culture, and ensuring food safety and guest satisfaction.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring food quality, safety, cleanliness, and consistent service and presentation
Support a high-performing team culture through ongoing coaching, engagement, and accountability
Model and coach hourly team members and managers in delivering exceptional guest service and addressing guest concerns with urgency and care
Supervise and assist in leading a team of 25+ employees, ensuring adherence to company and regulatory standards
Conduct daily pre-shift meetings (huddles) to align teams on goals, service standards, and operational updates
Assist in scheduling, inventory, ordering, payroll, fund handling, and reconciliation processes
Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and developing both hourly team members and future leaders
Monitor labor and financial performance, and help drive achievement of key targets (sales, labor, transactions, and EBITDA)
Maintain facility cleanliness and equipment functionality; report any issues promptly
Ensure timely and accurate incident reporting, compliance with all safety protocols, and maintenance of a safe, inclusive work environment
Support the implementation of guest experience initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and social review performance
Embrace change with a positive attitude and adaptability in a dynamic environment
Make sound decisions under pressure and help navigate operational challenges
Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with company policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
3–5 years of experience in the restaurant industry, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role
ServSafe Certification required
Proficiency with technology systems, including HRIS platforms, Outlook, and internal company tools
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Proven leadership ability, team development experience, and a passion for operational excellence
Basic computer skills
Preferred
Excel knowledge preferred
Company
Pollo Tropical
Pollo Tropical is a tropical food themed dining restaurant. It is a sub-organization of Fiesta Restaurant Group.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$230MKey Investors
Bain Capital
2024-12-10Debt Financing· $230M
2023-01-01Private Equity
Recent News
2024-12-16
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