In addition to the skills listed above, there are a number of qualities a strong restaurant assistant manager candidate should have. This can include the ability to work well with others, encourage teamwork from staff and motivate those you work with. This position often requires leadership and people skills, as well as excellent communication skills since you’ll be working regularly with upper management, kitchen and waitstaff, and customers.
As a restaurant assistant manager, you should demonstrate the ability to take initiative and lead staff. You should also be able to take direction or information from management, and attention to detail can be key and organization.
Additionally, not only should you be likeable and personable, but you should also be responsible and show you can take on responsibilities and ensure operations run smoothly while representing your restaurant professionally and respectfully. Enthusiasm, resilience, positivity, interpersonal skills and stress tolerance all are additional qualities employers look for in a strong restaurant assistant manager candidate.