Managing various department-specific initiatives and ensuring that these are completed within the scope, time and budget.Evaluating employee performance and providing training and guidance as needed.Interviewing, hiring and training new employees.Organising team schedules, handling staff issues and authorising vacation annual and sick leave.In addition, Assistant Managers take over the duties and responsibilities of the General Manager in the event of their absence. The main function of an Assistant Manager is to oversee staff, ensure that business operations run smoothly and handle escalated customer queries and grievances. Assistant Manager duties and responsibilities