Qdoba Assistant Manager
Required skills
- restaurant management
- retail management
- communication skills
- guest service
- decision making
- prioritize tasks
- food safety
- cost controls
Nice to have
- QDOBA
- Doherty Enterprises
- marketing
- sales growth
Role summary
Doherty Enterprises is seeking experienced restaurant managers for future Assistant Manager opportunities within their growing QDOBA locations in Northern and Central New Jersey. This role involves managing daily operations, ensuring excellent guest experiences, upholding food safety and quality standards, and leading/developing a team. Responsibilities include recruiting, training, coaching, financial management (sales, labor, food costs, inventory), and contributing to marketing and sales growth initiatives. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of restaurant or retail management experience with strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills, and a passion for guest service and developing others.
Position & Perks
Coming Soon: QDOBA Joins the Doherty Family in Northern & Central New Jersey!
Doherty Enterprises is growing! As we prepare to welcome QDOBA locations throughout Northern and Central New Jersey, we’re connecting with experienced restaurant managers interested in future growth opportunities as we continue to expand
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If you’re passionate about great food, developing people, and creating an outstanding guest experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to express your interest in joining our growing Doherty QDOBA family!
Applications are being accepted for future management opportunities. Specific locations and timing will be shared as positions become available.
What We Offer
- Competitive management pay
- Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA)
- Flexible scheduling to support work life balance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k with company match
- Paid, on the job leadership training
- Meal discounts
- Dining perks across all our brands
- Discounts with partner brands including Verizon, Dell, gyms, and more
- Real advancement and long term career growth opportunities
- WOW a Friend Foundation – Employee Assistance Program
Responsibilities
What You Will Do
Operational Excellence and Guest Experience
- Manage daily restaurant operations alongside the General Manager or in their absence.
- Deliver welcoming hospitality, accurate orders, and consistently high food quality.
- Maintain restaurant cleanliness and uphold food safety, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Address guest concerns promptly and professionally.
People and Culture Leadership
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members and future leaders.
- Set clear expectations, provide feedback, and recognize team accomplishments.
- Build a culture of respect, teamwork, positivity, and accountability.
Business and Financial Management
- Monitor sales, staffing, labor, food costs, and inventory to support restaurant goals.
- Review performance with restaurant leadership and take action to improve results.
- Protect company assets and follow cash handling and operational procedures.
Community and Brand Engagement
- Build connections with guests and the local community.
- Support restaurant marketing and sales growth initiatives.
- Bring QDOBA’s values to life through hospitality, positivity, and performance.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years restaurant or retail management experience
- Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
- A passion for guest service and developing others
- Ability to make decisions, prioritize tasks, and lead in a busy restaurant
- Understanding of food safety, restaurant operations, and cost controls
Ready to bring your flavor to leadership? Apply today and grow your career with QDOBA and Doherty Enterprises!
