Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager – Chicken Salad Chick Lead with Purpose. Grow with Us. Are you a natural leader who loves developing people, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and creating a positive team culture? Chicken Salad Chick Batavia & St. Charles is looking for an Assistant Manager to help lead our growing restaurant. This is an opportunity to join a locally owned business where your leadership truly makes a difference. Why You'll Love Working Here

• Closed every Sunday
• No fryers
• Better work-life balance than traditional restaurants
• Competitive pay
• Paid training and leadership development
• Growth opportunities within a growing multi-unit organization
• Supportive ownership and management team
• Positive, team-first culture
• Free employee meals

What You'll Do

• Lead daily restaurant operations and ensure an exceptional guest experience
• Coach, train, and develop team members
• Build a positive, high-performing team culture
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and team development
• Manage food quality, cleanliness, and food safety standards
• Help achieve sales, labor, and food cost goals
• Lead by example during busy lunch and dinner shifts
• Solve problems quickly while maintaining a positive attitude
• Support the General Manager in all aspects of restaurant operations

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has restaurant leadership experience (Assistant Manager, Shift Leader, or similar)
• Leads with integrity and accountability
• Is passionate about hospitality and serving others
• Builds strong relationships with guests and team members
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Is organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Wants to grow their leadership career
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and move throughout the restaurant for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
• Ability to perform duties in all areas of the restaurant, including the kitchen, food preparation, service line, and front-of-house as business needs require.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety, quality, and exceptional guest service.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant leadership experience
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, and team development
• Food safety certification is a plus

At Chicken Salad Chick, we believe our people are our greatest asset. If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make an impact, grow professionally, and enjoy a healthier restaurant lifestyle, we'd love to meet you. Apply today! We're interviewing immediately and looking to hire the right leader as soon as possible. Chicken Salad Chick provides a delicious menu with a variety of 12 Chicken Salads, homemade sides, delicious soups, and great sandwiches. This location is one of the originals to the franchise and we are looking for a hospitality professional to help us maintain a team of excellence and superb service.