How to hire an assistant manager

How to hire an assistant manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the assistant manager you need to hire. Certain assistant manager roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect assistant manager also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of assistant managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Assistant Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Manager	Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.	$11-30
   Co-Manager	A co-manager's role is to supervise business operations and perform administrative tasks as support to a manager. One of the primary functions of a co-manager is to delegate tasks of team members and arrange schedules... Show more	$16-57
   Floor Manager	A floor manager is responsible for supervising the general operations of a specific department in an organization. Floor manager tasks include assisting customers, ensuring prompt resolution of clients' inquiries, distributing tasks to the staff, and monitoring the employees' performance... Show more	$15-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Paperwork
   • Cleanliness
   • Customer Service
   • Math
   • Basic Math
   • Payroll
   • Inventory Control
   • Cash Control
   • Store Operations
   • Food Safety
   • Sales Floor
   • Loss Prevention
   • Leadership
   • Customer Relations

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and approve all advertising and promotional activity (weekly flyers).
   • Manage a team in order to reach daily, monthly, and yearly monetary, KPI, and loyalty goals.
   • Assist with customer service, organize employee payroll and scheduling, and manage day-to-day company responsibilities.
   • Maintain customer base by providing excellent customer service, maintaining facilities cleanliness, preparing daily reports and managing other cashiers.
   • Provide exceptional customer service by serving food and bartending during the restaurant s busiest hours of operation
   • Assist customers and operate POS register, unload stock delivery truck, stock merchandise and build displays, make bank deposits.

   More assistant manager duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An assistant manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, assistant managers' average salary in idaho is 62% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant managers 64% less than senior-level assistant managers.
   • Certifications. An assistant manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an assistant manager's salary.

   Average assistant manager salary

   $39,127yearly

   $18.81 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant manager salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average assistant manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$64,673	$31
   2	District of Columbia	$59,772	$29
   3	Pennsylvania	$52,556	$25
   4	Virginia	$49,451	$24
   5	Maryland	$49,349	$24
   6	California	$46,624	$22
   7	Massachusetts	$45,847	$22
   8	Texas	$40,243	$19
   9	North Carolina	$40,064	$19
   10	Colorado	$39,137	$19
   11	Ohio	$36,523	$18
   12	Louisiana	$36,461	$18
   13	Oklahoma	$36,292	$17
   14	Illinois	$36,055	$17
   15	Washington	$35,492	$17
   16	Indiana	$35,370	$17
   17	Florida	$35,265	$17
   18	Georgia	$35,139	$17
   19	Maine	$34,962	$17
   20	Arizona	$34,764	$17

   Average assistant manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Simpson Thacher & Bartlett	$113,427	$54.53	1
   2	Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison	$107,599	$51.73
   3	Pandora	$98,193	$47.21	20
   4	General Motors	$92,943	$44.68	84
   5	Synechron	$91,955	$44.21
   6	CitiusTech	$88,912	$42.75
   7	Infosys Public Service	$88,484	$42.54	7
   8	Persistent Systems	$88,342	$42.47
   9	Lloyds Bank	$88,160	$42.38
   10	Majesco	$87,931	$42.27
   11	Forever 21	$87,637	$42.13	3
   12	Opera Colorado	$87,518	$42.08
   13	Kao Brands	$86,694	$41.68
   14	EXL	$86,366	$41.52	6
   15	Genpact	$85,710	$41.21	6
   16	Deloitte	$85,491	$41.10	324
   17	HarbourVest	$85,362	$41.04	1
   18	First Republic Bank	$84,963	$40.85
   19	Turner & Townsend	$84,437	$40.59	7
   20	Terracotta	$83,886	$40.33

4. Writing an assistant manager job description

   An assistant manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an assistant manager job description:

   Assistant manager job description example

   $46000 - $55000 / year

   ASSISTANT MANAGER

   In a world full of quick service options, Arby's is seeking to be different and better. We want to be different for our customers and different for our employees. When you work at Arby's, it will be more than a job - it will be a place that prioritizes your growth and development while having a ton of fun. We're proud of the food we serve, our innovation and our team. Our goal is to be the best in the business, and we can't do that without great people like you.

   SOMETHING TO HANG YOUR HAT ON

   Our Assistant Managers are in the meat pit, operating our restaurants on a day to day basis. You will help support the General Manager, ensuring that every shift operates smoothly. If that weren't cool enough, you'll also assist with local store marketing to help reach sale and profit goals while helping team members through performance and training initiatives.

   WE HAVE THE MEATS - YOU HAVE THE TALENT

   • You know the business. You have at least six months of experience as a manager within restaurant or retail.
   • You inspire smiles. You're familiar with and have impressive examples of providing exceptional customer service and will uphold Company Core Values.
   • You're humble and ready to learn about what makes Arby's different. You're not afraid to jump in and help your team and lead them to the next level. Their success is your success.

   THE ROAD TO SUCCESS IS PAVED WITH MEATS

   What else is in it for you? As an Assistant Manager, you'll be eligible for quarterly bonuses and a comprehensive benefits program including paid time off*, 401k plan with company match*, commuter benefits*, identity theft protection* and medical, dental, vision and life insurance*.. You will have the resources you need to develop your career and leadership skills. We're passionate about you. You'll also be a part of the Inspire Brands family- Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic and Rusty Taco.

   *For eligible team members.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find assistant managers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant manager job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit assistant managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant manager

   Once you've found the assistant manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new assistant manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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