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Houchens Industries

Houchens Industries

Diversified employee-owned holding company

Assistant Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 9/18/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Murfreesboro, TN, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally well is required.
  • Proficient math skills and comfort with numbers are required.
  • Proficient computer skills are required.
  • At least 3 years of restaurant manager experience is required.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, is required.
  • Ability to stand and walk for required periods is necessary.
  • Ability to interact with guests tactfully and courteously is required.
  • Ability to interact with subordinates and provide direction and supervision is required.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee all day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure Company standards for food quality, service, and sanitation are met.
  • Manage and supervise Shift Leaders and hourly staff.
  • Assign and direct daily work responsibilities for staff.
  • Order inventory for all restaurant areas and operations.
  • Reconcile cash registers when opening and closing each shift.
  • Maintain records required by Company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal law.
  • Maintain staff compliance with Company policies, procedures, standards, specifications, and applicable safety and food-handling laws.
  • Recruit, interview, select, and hire staff for all positions.
  • Conduct orientation and train Shift Leaders and hourly staff.
  • Perform performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and counseling to Shift Leaders and hourly staff.
  • Perform counseling, disciplinary action, or termination of employment for Shift Leaders and hourly staff.
  • Recommend promotions, advancements, and other status changes to the General Manager.
  • Adjust staff schedules and hours as needed to ensure shift coverage and recommend scheduling changes to the General Manager.
  • Approve overtime for hourly staff as necessary.
  • Conduct management and staff meetings as directed by the General Manager.
  • Follow the General Manager's direction and accomplish assigned objectives.
  • Review objectives with Shift Leaders and hourly staff.
  • Delegate tasks and responsibilities.
  • Resolve employee complaints, questions, and concerns.

About the company

Houchens Industries is a 100% employee-owned holding company operating subsidiaries in construction, manufacturing and distribution, retail, healthcare, and insurance. Its businesses include road and building construction, motion-control and masonry products, retail fixtures, fencing, beverages, grocery and pharmacy stores, eyewear, and insurance coverage. What sets Houchens Industries apart is its ESOP structure, giving thousands of employees ownership stakes. The goal is to build long-term value for employee-owners through diversified acquisitions.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Founded

1944

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What believers are saying

  • Houchens Insurance Group reached $100 million revenue in May 2025.
  • Houchens announced a 10-year WKU athletic district plan on October 27, 2025.
  • New subsidiaries like H.H. Barnum broaden manufacturing exposure and reduce category dependence.

What critics are saying

  • Acquisition integration failures from 2025-2026 deals can damage cash flow and ESOP value.
  • Heavy dependence on dealmaking makes 2026 growth vulnerable if targets dry up.
  • A large grocery or insurance write-down would hit employee ownership and senior leadership credibility.

What makes Houchens Industries unique

  • Houchens runs a 100% employee-owned ESOP across retail, manufacturing, construction, and insurance.
  • Jordan White joined in February 2026 to source acquisitions and investment opportunities.
  • Houchens keeps buying niche operators like Business Benefits and Pet Food Centers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Company News

The Business Journals
Sep 4th, 2024
Houchens acquires industrial supply manufacturer

The company continues to diversify its corporate portfolio.

Bowling Green Daily News
Jan 12th, 2023
Betty Jean Covey | Obituaries | bgdailynews.com

Betty retired from Houchens Industries.

The Business Journals
Dec 20th, 2022
Air Hydro Power to be acquired by Houchens Industries

Bowling Green, Kentucky-based Houchens Industries Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Louisville-based Air Hydro Power Inc.

WBKO
Dec 6th, 2022
Houchens Industries, Inc., partners announce $420,000 ‘Bridge the Gap’ funds awarded

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The “Bridge the Gap” program launched by Houchens Industries, Inc. and community partners, in partnership with United Way of Southern Kentucky, has now disbursed nearly $420,000 to assist those impacted by the tornadoes in December of 2021.

The Lane Report
Dec 5th, 2022
Houchens Industries promotes Patrick Coleman to VP of Finance and CFO

Chairman and CEO, Dion W. Houchins is pleased to announce the promotion of Patrick Coleman to the position of Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Houchens Industries, Inc.