Taco John's of Iowa Inc

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Ames, IA

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Seniority: Lead / management
Country: US
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 7 Oct 2026

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Are you looking for a career and a rewarding job? If you enjoy working with the public, have an energetic attitude, and like variety, apply today!

Located at: 500 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA

Taco John's of Iowa is looking for an Assistant Manager/Restaurant Manager . This position supports the General Manager (GM) and is in charge of the restaurant when with GM is not present. The Assistant Manager may travel to other restaurants to help when needed, so having your own vehicle to use is required. Most of our positions have a senior position attached to it. If during the interview process, we feel that you are a better fit for the senior position, we will let you know.

Starting pay is dependent on experience, plus there is an opportunity to make up to an additional $300 per month in performance bonus. In addition to progressive pay, we pride ourselves on the benefits we offer -- health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, discounted meals and free uniforms.

Work/life balance is also an important part of our culture. We close on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas and close early on July 4th and on New Year's Eve so our employees can spend time with their families.

Responsibilities include:

Helps with the daily operations of restaurant
Aids in the hiring and training a great team
Manages all areas in front and back of house
Ensures food quality
Manages food and labor costs
Guarantees the team provides great Customer Service
Maintains exceptional cleanliness of the restaurant, inside and out

Must be reliable and willing to work in a fast-paced environment

At Taco John's, we pride ourselves on bold flavors. When it comes to our Team, we have a bold culture that revolves around community, guests and quality of life for our employees.

Our Mission: To SERVE our guests, our vendor partners and each other as we would like to be served

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

High School diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 years' restaurant management experience preferred.
QSR experience a plus.
Demonstrated ability to drive customer satisfaction, financial performance and build a great team.
Must be reliable and willing to work in a fast-paced environment

We do background checks on all new hires.

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