Aplós Associate Manager – Restaurant Responsibilities & Role
Leadership & Reporting
· Reports directly to the General Manager (GM) and Kitchen Manager.
· Supports both FOH and BOH managers as needed to ensure smooth operations.
· Acts as a shift supervisor in assigned areas under the direction of senior managers.
Operational Responsibilities
· Provides hands-on support in both FOH and BOH as directed.
· Assists in monitoring guest service, cleanliness, and product quality across the restaurant.
· Supports shift execution and ensures tasks are completed according to standards.
· Escalates guest or staff concerns to senior managers when appropriate.
Financial Accountability
· Supports managers in achieving financial goals through labor efficiency and cost control.
· Helps monitor waste and usage in FOH and BOH operations.
· Assists with accurate recording of sales or labor data as directed.
Staffing, HR & Culture
· Assists with training new team members under the guidance of senior managers.
· Provides feedback to managers on staff performance and development needs.
· Helps promote a respectful, team-oriented, and positive workplace culture.
· Communicates shift goals to FOH or BOH staff as assigned.
Inventory & Ordering
· Assists with FOH and BOH inventory counts and reporting.
· Supports managers with proper receiving, storage, and rotation of products.
· Helps track shortages, waste, or supply issues and reports them to supervisors.
Training & Development
· Learns from senior managers in both FOH and BOH to build cross-functional skills.
· Supports training sessions for hourly employees when directed.
· Demonstrates accountability, adaptability, and readiness for future advancement.
Compliance & Safety
· Helps enforce compliance with health, sanitation, labor, and alcohol laws.
· Ensures FOH and BOH staff follow daily safety and sanitation procedures.
· Reports potential compliance or safety issues promptly to senior managers.
Accountability
· Directly accountable to the GM and Kitchen Manager for assigned responsibilities.
· Acts as a bridge between hourly staff and management, supporting both FOH and BOH teams.
· Responsible for executing tasks and directives from senior leadership to support restaurant success.