Assistant Restaurant Manager - Wind Japanese & Thai

**Location:** 7566 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY 14221 **Job Type:** Full-time, 40+ hours **Pay:** $63,000–$65,000 per yea Our client, Wind JapaneseThai restaurant, is seeking an experienced **Assistant Restaurant Manager** to help lead the team and support daily operations. We are looking for a hands-on leader who is passionate about great food, exceptional service, and building a positive team culture. **About the Role** As Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will partner with the General Manager to lead front- and back-of-house teams, maintain high service and food-quality standards, and help create a welcoming experience for every guest. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing restaurant team. **Key Responsibilities** * Support daily restaurant operations across front-of-house and back-of-house teams * Lead, motivate, and coach staff to deliver outstanding guest service * Ensure food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and service standards are consistently met * Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and cost-control initiatives * Assist with staff scheduling, training, onboarding, and performance development * Resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly * Support promotional initiatives, special events, and restaurant goals * Help maintain compliance with food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety standards **Qualifications** * At least 2 years of restaurant management or hospitality management experience * Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities * Passion for food, hospitality, and creating exceptional guest experiences * Proficiency with scheduling, inventory, and basic restaurant operations systems preferred * Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays **Benefits** * Paid training * Health insurance * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule **Why Join Us?** Join Wind JapaneseThai and be part of an exciting restaurant opening. We offer the opportunity to grow your management career while working with a team that values quality, hospitality, and collaboration.