Full-Time

Assistant Manager

Zaxby's

Zaxby's

10,001+ employees

Fast-casual chicken fingers and wings chain

No salary listed

Greenville, SC, USA

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Requirements
  • The candidate must be at least 18 years of age.
  • The candidate must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
  • The candidate must have open availability and be able to work a minimum of 5 days and 32 to 48 hours per week.
  • The candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • The candidate must successfully complete a background check.
  • The candidate must possess leadership qualities, organizational skills, and the ability to interact cooperatively with others.
  • The candidate must have 1 to 3 years of management experience.
  • The candidate must be able to sit, stand, and walk continuously.
  • The candidate must occasionally stoop, bend, crouch, or climb, including using ladders.
  • The candidate must frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, including lifting overhead.
  • The candidate must continuously use hands and wrists for grasping and fine manipulation.
  • The candidate must communicate proficiently through speech, reading, and writing.
  • The candidate must maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception to observe and respond to the environment.
  • The candidate must work in an environment with hot and cold temperature variations and exposure to food allergens.
  • The candidate must operate and work safely with restaurant equipment, including knives, fryers, and potentially hazardous equipment.
Responsibilities
  • Complete all training requirements, including the Zaxbys Assistant Manager Development Plan, Food Safety Certification, Manager Certification, and any additional training required by Zax LLC.
  • Enhance guest experiences by ensuring team members satisfy and exceed guest expectations.
  • Ensure team members receive proper training, including ongoing coaching and development.
  • Create an effective work schedule following company standards and local laws.
  • Plan and delegate shift assignments, including communicating expectations and adjusting assignments as needed.
  • Supervise, provide leadership, and coach team members to perform at their highest level and strive to achieve quarterly goals.
  • Ensure service, product quality, and cleanliness standards are consistently upheld.
  • Communicate performance concerns to the General Manager.
  • Assist with performance reviews and mentor and develop team members.
  • Create and maintain a positive culture and healthy team morale through recognition and leading by example.
  • Handle and report guest and team member complaints, concerns, and injuries in a timely, friendly, and respectful manner.
  • Ensure processes, policies, and procedures are properly followed throughout daily operations.
  • Maintain operational standards and ensure compliance with Zaxby’s Franchising LLC and Zax LLC guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws and guidelines.
  • Utilize management tools and keep neat, accurate, and current records.
  • Ensure the team works safely and follows all safety guidelines and procedures.
  • Immediately report all human resources and risk management concerns to the General Manager and District Manager.
  • Escalate other concerns to a supervisor when appropriate.
  • Perform all other duties necessary to ensure restaurant operations function properly.
Desired Qualifications
  • Restaurant management experience is preferred.

Zaxby's is a fast-casual restaurant chain that serves chicken fingers, Zalads, wings, and signature sauces. Its products are prepared and served at its many local restaurants, offering a southern-inspired menu with a modern twist and friendly service. The company differentiates itself through its combination of distinct menu items (notably Chicken Fingerz and Zalads), signature sauces, and a hospitality-driven brand experience, supported by a large franchised footprint (over 950 locations in 17 states). The goal is to provide consistent, craveable chicken-focused dishes with a welcoming dining experience across its locations, while expanding its brand through franchising and steady growth.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Greenville, South Carolina

Founded

1994

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Zaxbys opened Bronx on June 29, 2026, with Manhattan following later this summer.
  • 2025 sales reached $2.5 billion, while unit growth approached 4%.
  • 2026 plans target 60-plus openings using drive-thru, campus, and military-base formats.

What critics are saying

  • Armstrong v. Zaxby's, filed November 2025, alleges sexual assault and negligent supervision in Arkansas.
  • Florida pregnancy-discrimination allegations keep Zaxbys franchise labor practices under legal scrutiny.
  • Rapid Northeast expansion into New York, Maryland, and New Jersey strains execution and brand consistency.

What makes Zaxby's unique

  • Southern chicken menu, sauce-heavy brand, and 1,000-store scale differentiate Zaxbys from regional rivals.
  • Russell Holland, named CDO in June 2026, targets nontraditional formats and new markets.
  • New York City entry on June 29, 2026 validates Zaxbys beyond the Southeast.

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Benefits

401(k) Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

15%
WMDT
Aug 5th, 2026
Zaxby's coming to Route 13 in Salisbury.

Zaxby's coming to Route 13 in Salisbury. 4 hours ago SALISBURY, Md. - Popular fast food chicken chain Zaxby's is set to come to Route 13 in Salisbury. Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano made the announcement on Wednesday morning, saying the new restaurant will be located just before the entrance to the municipal limits of the City of Fruitland. The property was once home to Robinson Jewelers and is located next to Concord Pet Foods & Supplies. "The addition of Zaxby's demonstrates that national brands recognize the strength of our local economy and the tremendous growth opportunities available here," Executive Giordano said. "Every new business investment creates jobs, expands consumer choice, and strengthens our tax base. We are excited to welcome Zaxby's to Wicomico County." Founded in Georgia in 1990, Zaxby's has grown to hundreds of locations across the United States. The chain is most known for their chicken dishes, including tenders and wings, along with a wide selection of signature sauces. Additional information regarding construction timelines and an anticipated opening date will be announced as it becomes available.

Meat+Poultry
Jul 30th, 2026
Zaxbys expanding footprint into NYC.

Zaxbys expanding footprint into NYC. 07.30.2026 ATLANTA - Zaxbys announced the opening of two locations in New York City in the boroughs of the Bronx and Manhattan. "New York is one of the most influential food cities in the world, and we're incredibly proud to introduce Zaxbys to this market," said Bernard Acoca, chief executive officer of Zaxbys. "Opening our first two restaurants in New York this summer marks an exciting milestone in our growth journey and a significant chapter in our expansion across the Northeast." Zaxbys was established in 1990 with its first restaurant in Statesboro, Ga. The company has grown from a neighborhood restaurant to more than 1,000 locations across 24 states which now includes New York. "Whether its Southern transplants looking for a taste of home or New Yorkers discovering our Chicken Fingerz and signature sauces for the first time, we're excited to share the Southern hospitality and bold flavor experiences that have made Zaxbys a fan favorite for more than 35 years," Acoca said. The first New York restaurant officially opened its doors last month at 3260 Boston Road in the Bronx. The approximately 2,000-square-foot restaurant features seating for 15 guests and offers both dine-in and drive-thru service. Zaxbys will open its second New York restaurant in Manhattan's Upper East Side at 1267 First Ave., expanding the brand's footprint in one of the country's most iconic dining destinations. The 2,800-plus-square-foot restaurant will feature 16 dine-in seats, the brand's modern farmhouse-inspired design and self-service ordering kiosks. Throughout the summer, Zaxbys plans to offer exclusive menu innovations inspired by New York's iconic food culture, along with community-focused experiences. Get better meat and poultry industry search results. Adding Meat+Poultry tells Google to prioritize MEAT+POULTRY stories.

42 Freeway
Jul 29th, 2026
Proposed Zaxbys Chicken Restaurant in Deptford heads to Planning Board review.

Proposed Zaxbys Chicken Restaurant in Deptford heads to Planning Board review. A proposed Zaxbys Chicken restaurant in Deptford is moving one step closer to reality as the project heads before the Deptford Township Planning Board in early August. 42Freeway first reported on the plans in November of last year. Since then, Zaxbys representatives and township officials have been refining the final site plan for the project, which would bring the nationally popular chicken chain to the Deptford Mall property along Almonesson Road, adjacent to Fulton Bank. While Zaxbys has become a well-known brand throughout the Southeast, it is still relatively new to South Jersey. The chain currently operates one South Jersey location in Magnolia, which opened in December after converting a former Arby's restaurant on the White Horse Pike. The proposed Deptford location, however, will be an entirely new ground-up construction project. Another South Jersey location is also planned for Mount Laurel, where Zaxbys will take over the existing Chick-fil-A building in front of Best Buy after Chick-fil-A relocates to a newly constructed, larger restaurant elsewhere within the shopping center. Interestingly, the Deptford restaurant site was previously approved for a Krispy Kreme several years ago, but that project never moved forward after the company decided not to pursue the location. Although Zaxbys must still receive formal Planning Board approval, the site's previous restaurant approvals and existing commercial zoning suggest the proposal has a favorable path forward. The Deptford Township Planning Board is scheduled to review the application on Wednesday, August 5, at 6:00 p.m. Zaxbys: Chicken Fingerz, wings, zalads and more. Founded in Georgia, Zaxbys is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in its signature Chicken Fingerz, chicken sandwiches, wings, appetizers, and fresh salads - known as "Zalads." The company has grown to more than 900 locations, with the majority operating throughout the Southern United States. Nearly all restaurants are franchised, and the brand continues expanding into the Northeast. South Jersey residents enthusiastically welcomed the chain's first New Jersey restaurant in Magnolia last winter. The company completely transformed the former Arby's building into Zaxbys distinctive architectural style while introducing local customers to its popular chicken menu. Zaxbys Deptford site details. The proposed restaurant will be constructed on a portion of the Deptford Mall perimeter parking lot, directly adjacent to Fulton Bank along Almonesson Road. The site sits near the former Sears building, an area now anchored by Dick's Sporting Goods and Round1 Bowling & Arcade. Most customer access will be through the mall's internal roadway and parking lot. An additional inbound-only entrance from northbound Almonesson Road, near the Route 55 interchange, will also provide convenient access between Fulton Bank and the proposed restaurant. According to the site plans, the project consists of a 2,935-square-foot restaurant featuring dual drive-thru lanes along with dedicated parking. Much of the parking needed to support the restaurant already exists within the surrounding mall parking area. The application also includes several variance requests, primarily related to signage. Such variances are common for commercial developments and will be reviewed by the Planning Board as part of the overall site plan approval process. Links and location. Zaxbys Chicken Restaurant Deptford NJ - Proposed Deptford Mall 1750 Deptford Center Rd Deptford, NJ 08096

El Restaurante
Jul 28th, 2026
QDOBA adding 100 franchised locations in Southeast and Northwest.

QDOBA adding 100 franchised locations in Southeast and Northwest. July 28, 2026 9:49 AM QDOBA is expanding in opposite corners of the United States, the Southeast and the Northwest. The Mexican fast casual restaurant has signed two development agreements to open 50 new restaurants in Atlanta and Nashville, and a recent acquisition and expanded development commitment from B Wild Investments, LLC is further accelerating franchise-led growth in the Northwest. "We're thrilled to partner with proven franchise operators who share our people-first culture, exceptional standards for guest service and commitment to disciplined growth," said Jeremy Vitaro, chief development officer, QDOBA. QDOBA and its franchise partners currently operate over 865 restaurants, with plans to double the brand's footprint to approximately 2,000 restaurants within the next eight years and open 100 restaurants annually, while expanding the share of franchised locations to 85 percent of system restaurants. 50 QDOBA restaurants to open in Atlanta and Nashville. According to a company press release, the expansion in Atlanta and Nashville is due to agreements with two experienced franchise restaurant owners. A former McDonald's operator that transformed the Atlanta market into the U.S. system's top-performing region has committed to opening 30 QDOBA restaurants in Atlanta. And a large Zaxby's operator that grew from zero to 12 locations in Middle Tennessee in just six months has committed to opening 20 QDOBA restaurants in Nashville. QDOBA franchise partner acquires 22 restaurants, raises development commitment to 63. QDOBA is also growing with existing franchise partners. 7 Star Eats, an affiliate of B Wild Investments, LLC, has completed the acquisition of 22 QDOBA restaurants in the Pacific Northwest, growing its footprint to 42 restaurants across Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and Washington. An expanded 63-unit development commitment across Colorado, Utah, Washington, Nevada, and New Mexico also reflects B Wild's growing conviction in QDOBA. "Mexican fast casual is one of the most attractive segments in restaurants, and QDOBA has the brand, menu, and unit economics to win," said Barry Dubin, founder and CEO of B Wild Investments. "Just as important, the QDOBA leadership team has been an exceptional partner - aligned, commercial, and genuinely invested in advancing the brand in partnership with franchisees. That partnership approach is why we're committed to growing meaningfully alongside QDOBA."

Nation's Restaurant News
Jul 14th, 2026
Zaxbys has expanded to New York City.

Zaxbys has expanded to New York City. The Atlanta-based chain is planting its flag in the Bronx and Manhattan. Alicia Kelso, Executive Editor, Nation's Restaurant News July 14, 2026 Atlanta-based Zaxbys has opened its first location in New York City, in the Bronx. A second restaurant will open "later this summer" in Manhattan. This marks the 24th state for the fast-casual chicken chain as it targets more than 60 new restaurant openings this year, supported by new formats. Zaxbys, which recently surpassed the 1,000-unit milestone, has a long-term goal of opening 100 new stores annually. "New York is one of the most influential food cities in the world, and we're incredibly proud to introduce Zaxbys to this market," CEO Bernard Acoca said in a statement. "Opening our first two restaurants in New York this summer marks an exciting milestone in our growth journey and a significant chapter in our expansion across the Northeast. Whether it's Southern transplants looking for a taste of home or New Yorkers discovering our Chicken Fingerz and signature sauces for the first time, we're excited to share the Southern hospitality and bold flavor experiences that have made Zaxbys a fan favorite for more than 35 years." The Bronx location is approximately 2,000 square feet with seating for 15 guests and offering both dine-in and drive-thru service. Zaxbys will open its second New York restaurant in Manhattan's Upper East Side at 1267 First Avenue. The 2,800-plus square-foot restaurant will feature 16 dine-in seats, the brand's modern farmhouse-inspired design, and self-service ordering kiosks. To celebrate its New York debut, Zaxbys will host a series of events throughout the city this summer designed to build brand awareness. Zaxbys finished 2025 with $2.5 billion in sales, marking a 5.2% year-over-year increase. Its unit count growth was nearly 4%, bolstered by over $2.8 million average unit volumes, according to Technomic. Follow her on TikTok: @aliciakelso Executive Editor, Nation's Restaurant News Alicia Kelso is the executive editor of Nation's Restaurant News. She began covering the restaurant industry in 2010 for QSRweb.com, FastCasual.com, and PizzaMarketplace.com. When her son was born, she left the industry to pursue a role in higher education, but swiftly returned after realizing how much she missed the space. In filling that void, Alicia added a contributor role at Restaurant Dive and a senior contributor role at Forbes. Her work has appeared in publications around the world, including Forbes Asia, NPR, Bloomberg, The Seattle Times, Crain's Chicago, Good Morning America, and Franchise Asia Magazine. Alicia holds a degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University, where she competed on the women's swim team. In addition to cheering for the BGSU Falcons, Alicia is a rabid Michigan fan and will talk about college football with anyone willing to engage. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her wife and son. Subscribe Nation's Restaurant News Newsletters Content Spotlight