Assistant Manager

De Nada Cantina Tacos, Margs, y Menos. De Nada is part of 2 Dine 4 hospitality group. We operate 2 Dine 4 Fine Catering, Sawyer & Co. Lil Easy and SWOOP house. We are the loveliest little taco hideaway on the East Side where tortillas are hand-pressed, meats are braised low and slow, and our hand-crafted cocktails are enjoyed in a sunlit greenhouse.At 2 Dine 4, we learn and grow together so every shift becomes an opportunity to improve and deliver happiness. We respect our rituals like warm greetings and good vibes to deliver memorable moments; we practice resourcefulness to keep plates and cocktails thoughtful; we love problem solving so guests never notice the work behind the scenes; and we celebrate service of others, creating genuine moments that make people feel welcome; and we carry positivity as a shared responsibility. Our practices promote a joyful, supportive team whose success shows up in every satisfied customers.Job description:Operations and Execution: Ensures smooth daily performance across front and back of house by managing opening and closing procedures, enforcing health and safety standards, and supervising workflow during peak periods. You maintain checklists, verify station readiness, and step into any role required to keep service moving and support your team. We love a challenge, and our favorite challenge is to look for ways to make someone s day and inspire the team to have fun.People and Culture: Partner with the General Manager to recruit, hire, onboard, train, and develop staff. You deliver coaching and performance feedback, run shift briefs, mentor hourly leaders, and foster a Culture of Caring that emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.Financial and Inventory Management: Assists with cost control, sales-driving initiatives, and financial reporting. You perform regular inventories, track high-cost items, place supply orders, accept and inspect deliveries, and recommend actions to support margin and operational targets.Guest Experience and Issue Resolution: Responds immediately and tactfully to guest and employee concerns, balancing empathy with practical solutions. You lead service recovery when needed, document feedback trends, and implement changes that reduce repeat issues and strengthen guest loyalty and employee satisfaction.Scheduling and Flexibility: Builds and adjusts work schedules to meet demand, supports multiple sites as required, and works early mornings, late nights, and weekends. You maintain staffing flexibility while ensuring compliance with labor guidelines.Physical and Safety Responsibilities: Adheres to safe lifting practices and is prepared to move and lift items up to 50 pounds when necessary. You model safe behavior, enforce safety protocols, and ensure the restaurant remains a secure workplace for guests and staffA Few of Our Benefits:We know that hospitality is the family you choose, and our industry is behind in taking care of our people. We aspire to be a place where we learn and grow together for the betterment of our peopleCompetitive pay structure with potential for bonusesPaid time off personal days and vacationSana Benefits medical insuranceDental and Vision insurance50 60-hour work weeks including days, nights, weekends and holidays.Restaurant discounts at all locations