Seasonal Restaurants Assistant Manager

Bronx Zoo Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted May 27, 2026
Job description
Department: Restaurant Services
Title: Temporary Assistant Manager
Employment Type: Temporary
Status: Non-Exempt
Grade Level: Hourly
Pay Range: $22/hour
Reports To: Full-Time Management Staff 
Schedule: Must be able to work weekends ,holidays holiday of lights evenings; weekday hours also available
Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, dependent on weather and guest attendance; schedule subject to change through the spring and summer
 
Position Summary: 
Assist in directing the daily operation of multiple assigned areas.  Ensure that all staff provide superior customer service and consistent quality products that enhance the guest's experience. Implement sales training to upsell products in a manner maximizing transaction spending. Enforce WCS procedures and checklists for maximum daily efficiency.
 
Description: 
Lead People 
•    Create and communicate a daily schedule for associates and supervisors that include start times and break times while ensuring budgeted labor dollars are being managed efficiently.  “Right people in the right spots at the right time”
•    Take full responsibility of assigned location(s) when full time management is not present and step in to assist whenever necessary
Sales & Service 
•    Oversee the daily operation of assigned location(s) and staff to achieve sales target.
•    Ensure that all Associates & supervisors provide superior customer service in accordance with WCS and Departmental procedures and standards.
•    Reinforce selling skills training of team by focusing on the individual sale so as to increase average transaction spent.
•    Maintain cash and inventory controls to ensure that funds are handled in an accurate and secure manner that conforms to department policies and procedures.
•    Provide relief and coverage for full time management in his/her absence. 
Housekeeping and Maintenance
•    Ensure that the food or merchandise presentation area is fully stocked, organized, exciting and visually appealing.
•    Ensure that all work locations are neat, clean, organized and safe.
•    Adhere to all Federal, State and Local labor laws and standards for food preparation, presentation, sanitation and storage. Must Ensure that all checkoff list are completed daily and that each member of the team is trained on the importance of adhering to all standards of operation.
Food Management
•    Control portions, food cost, waste and shrinkage of assigned location(s).
•    Provide consistent quality offerings through the proper preparation and display of products. 
•    Maintain systems of ordering food, inventory and related supplies. Ensure that all par levels are maintained.
•    Maintain food and operating supply costs
Collaborate
•    Establish and maintain a collaborative working relationship with all staff.
•    Maintain general knowledge of park attractions and amenities to provide superior customer service. 
•    Follow all WCS rules and regulations.
Administrative
Assist in the preparation as reports as needed. 
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ensure daily production logs and operational logs are filled out accurately and filed away

PERKS of Working with Us:
•    Free employee access to 5 Parks: surround yourself with animals of all kinds and getting the opportunity to interact and engage with like-minded individuals
•    Complimentary Parking
•    Complimentary Guest Park Tickets (After 45 days)
•    Company provided uniforms
•    Park Discounts on Merchandise, Food purchases, Memberships and Daily Complimentary Meal
•    Serve Safe Certification Training/  Food Handler Certification Reimbursements
•    Access to online learning and tuition discounts with Monroe College
•    Earned Paid Sick Time
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Free Banking
About this role

Summary

Assist in managing daily restaurant operations, customer service, sales, and staff for guest experience.

Job title

seasonal restaurants assistant manager

Experience level

non-exempt

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

Bronx Zoo, on-site role, some weekend and holiday work

Salary

Pay Range: $22/hour

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

leadershipcustomer servicecash handlinginventory controlfood safety

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

restaurant managementcustomer servicefood safetyoperationssales
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site