Assistant Manager Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

The Assistant Manager in the hospitality industry plays a crucial role in the smooth operation of the establishment, such as hotels or restaurants. They are responsible for overseeing the daily operations, ensuring the highest level of customer service is provided, scheduling staff shifts, managing financials, and resolving customer complaints. They also assist the Manager with strategic planning, staff training, and implementing operational improvements. In some cases, they may also be involved in hiring and employee evaluations.

An Assistant Manager should have exceptional communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. They should also have a strong understanding of customer service and the ability to solve problems efficiently. Some certifications that would be advantageous for this role include a Degree in Hospitality Management, and certificates in Food Safety and First Aid Training. Prior to becoming an Assistant Manager, one could have roles such as Guest Services Representative, Front Desk Supervisor, or Restaurant Supervisor, which provides valuable experience in operations and customer service.

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Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Our gourmet store in Morris Plains, NJ is seeking a FT Assistant Kitchen Manager for its busy store. This individual will assist with the supervision of kitchen staff and their duties and...

Assistant Head Concierge

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

A rare opportunity to join theCity Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver thehighest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our...

Assistant Front Office Manager

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

The AssistantDirector of Front Office is responsible for ensuring the operation of the FrontOffice, Guest Services, Bell Services, PBX and Concierge in a friendly,efficient and courteous manner, providing...

Administrative Services Program Manager, Assistant Director

  • Secaucus, NJ (3 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (3 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Associate Manager, Growth Media Strategy

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It's why we have a...

KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • Long Beach, NY (24 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, NY (24 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

At KFC, we feed the world. But we do more than fill people up. We fulfill their life. Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So our jobs...

Assistant Director Of Sales

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Develop a full working knowledge of the operations of the hotel, including Food and Beverage, Guest Services and Reservations....

Assistant Manager

  • Bayonne, NJ (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bayonne, NJ (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

management - Preferred Serve Safe Certification - Required Must have reliable transportation Have comprehensive knowledge of operational checklists Must be able to maintain a reliable schedule Education...

Assistant Manager

  • Yonkers, NY (18 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (18 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

What You'll Do As An Assistant Manager: You are in charge of assisting the operation of a single store....

Assistant Manager

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

management - Preferred Serve Safe Certification - Required Must have reliable transportation Have comprehensive knowledge of operational checklists Must be able to maintain a reliable schedule Education...

IT Security & Support Manager

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

IT Security & Support Manager IT Security & Support Manager About ZRG: For 25+ years, ZRG has been helping our clients move forward in their industries and our candidates move forward in their...

Assistant Director, People Operations

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Grow with us... Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can't do it alone. That's why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team...

Assistant Director-Food & Nutrition

  • Brooklyn, NY (5 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (5 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated...

Assistant Director, Events

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Note for Internal Candidates While this role is visible on our external job board, internal applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Internalcandidates will be prioritized in the review and...

Assistant Manager

  • Old Tappan, NJ (19 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Old Tappan, NJ (19 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

The Assistant Manager will be responsible for directing the overall operation of the restaurant, from hiring and overseeing a team of employees that deliver exceptional guest service to managing the...

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Salary for Assistant Manager Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Assistant Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Assistant Managers in Jersey City, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.3%
High School or GED
26.7%
Associate's Degree
16.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.3%
Master's Degree
7.4%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Assistant Managers in Jersey City, NJ
4-6 years
36.0%
2-4 years
20.6%
None
18.7%
Less than 1 year
18.3%
1-2 years
3.6%
6-8 years
1.5%
8-10 years
0.8%
10+ years
0.5%



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