JOB DETAILS

Assistant Manager

CompanySonny’s BBQ
LocationRichmond
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 14, 2026
About The Company
With nearly 100 locations throughout the southeast, Sonny’s BBQ® is one of the largest and most popular barbecue restaurant companies in the country. Floyd “Sonny” Tillman and his wife, Lucille founded Sonny’s BBQ in 1968 in Gainesville, Fla. in hopes of creating a local BBQ joint for their community to enjoy. Over fifty years later, Sonny's BBQ continues to be just that. At Sonny’s it’s all about Southern hospitality and having fun. It’s about being passionate and constantly perfecting the craft of BBQ. It’s about being trustworthy and dependable. It’s about making sure that when people come in for our signature BBQ, they feel right at home, just like they have since 1968.
About the Role

Description

Are you looking for a great place to work and build a long-lasting management career?


You’ve found the right place! At ACGBBQ, LLC., a licensed franchisee of Sonny’s BBQ, we believe our people—especially our managers—are the key to our success!


Managers receive the following benefits:

  •  Monthly Bonuses
  •  Paid Time Off
  •  Health Insurance
  •  Dental Insurance
  •  Vision Insurance
  •  401K - W/ 4% Matching
  •  Manager Meals
  •  Vacation Benefit – We’ll give you $2,500 a year to take your dream vacation! (Must be in management for one year.)


What are you waiting for? Apply now!


Essential Duties

Our managers are tasked with running the Operations to ensure that our guests get that one of a kind experience that they have come to know and expect at each and every Sonny’s location. More specifically managers:

  • Assist in the process to hire, train and develop, schedule, and evaluate hourly team members in his/her store. 
  • Ensure that our restaurants have safe, professional, and engaging atmosphere.
  • Are the go-to resource for all hourly team members; they go out of their way to address the individual needs and concerns of our team members every day!
  • Provide clear benchmarks and expectations to hourly team members so that each shift runs smoothly.
  • Oversee and ensure all hourly team members’ performance is meeting company expectations through constant follow-up and communication.
  • Respond to immediate store needs
  • Ensure every guest receives exceptional service and a memorable experience.
  • Execute all operations policies, procedures, and programs within the store (and ensure they are followed by others to keep Sonny’s a great place to work!)
  • Ability to work at least 45 hours per week
  • Report information to General Manager through plans of action, AOR’s, goals, etc. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Must have the flexibility to work a 50-hour workweek, with the understanding that during peak seasons or business needs, additional hours may be required.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Ability to speak and read English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of guests or restaurant employees.
  • At least two years restaurant management experience 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Solid reading, writing, and mathematical skills
  • Proficient in using computers to include use of the Microsoft Office programs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment (so you know what you are getting into)

  • Managers regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Key Skills
Restaurant ManagementHiringTraining And DevelopmentSchedulingPerformance EvaluationInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationMathematical SkillsReport WritingCustomer Service
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
Monthly BonusesPaid Time OffHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401K With 4% MatchingManager MealsVacation Benefit
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences and a professional atmosphere. Manage hourly team members through hiring, training, scheduling, and performance monitoring.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$45,000 - $52,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
1893
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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