You're supposed to be a team. Schedule regular meetings to facilitate communications and make sure you have clear expectations of each others role in order to prevent fights. Basically I think the idea is that an assistant manager is manager when the main manager isn't around, and needs to have some autonomy to make decisions, but any big decisions that can be delayed need to go to the manager.
Originally posted by Bradley
If I am the manager and there is an assistant manager. Does that mean I have an assistant?
Is the assistant manager a standalone position or is he my assistant since I'm the manager?
Assistant manager literally mean's manager's assistant, right? Or no?
Depends on the written job descriptions not your interpretation of things.
An assistant manager maybe an independent position who is there to assist the day to day management in your absence for example, not necessarily beholden to you.
Hank Hill’s title as Assistant Manager of Strickland Propane indicates that he has managerial responsibilities, but he's not simply the manager’s assistant. Instead, he acts as a key player in the day-to-day operations of Strickland Propane. He manages tasks like customer service, inventory, and safety protocols, often stepping in to handle situations when the manager, Buck Strickland, is unavailable or delegating duties. Hank has authority and decision-making power within the scope of his role, and he directly oversees other employees when needed. While Hank is not Buck Strickland’s personal assistant, he does support Buck in managing the business. The “assistant” part of the title implies that Hank helps ensure the business runs smoothly in line with the manager's objectives. However, he is more than just a helper; he is a manager in his own right, tasked with responsibilities that require leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making. The Assistant Manager title suggests a role that is independent yet supportive of the manager. Hank Hill, as an Assistant Manager, has a standalone position with his own set of duties and responsibilities, while also working closely with and reporting to the manager. So, while Hank is there to assist, he’s not just the manager's assistant—he’s an integral part of the management team with his own authority and tasks.
