JACKMONT HOSPITALITY INC Needs Assistant General Manager in

The hiring establishment is a well-regarded restaurant specializing in delivering exceptional food and dining experiences, particularly located within the unique and bustling environment of an airport. Known for its commitment to quality, superior service, and consistency, this restaurant operates in a high-paced, customer-focused setting where excellence is a daily standard. The restaurant prides itself on serving a diverse clientele including travelers, business professionals, and airport staff, making it a hub of dynamic and challenging hospitality interactions. This managerial role is designed for an experienced leader who is passionate about the food service industry, specifically within retail restaurant operations. The position involves overseeing daily service excellence, ensuring that every guest receives top-notch food quality and outstanding service. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership by training and guiding team members to meet and exceed company standards consistently. The manager is expected to be highly skilled in communication, team development, and operational administration. Core responsibilities include maintaining strict adherence to recipes and quality control, managing inventory and labor, ensuring compliance with food safety and cleanliness standards, and executing administrative tasks vital to smooth operation. Additionally, the role demands a proactive approach to hiring, scheduling, coaching, and staff development, using company training programs to elevate team performance. Given that the restaurant operates within an airport, the role requires the ability to pass a federal TSA background check, which is mandatory for all personnel in this environment. Candidates should also have management experience handling union employees, highlighting the need for strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior experience managing food service operations within an airport setting and a proven track record in high-quality restaurant or retail food environments. This leadership role calls for a professional who understands the business side of retail food service deeply, including cost control systems and the use of retail point-of-sale technology, as well as common office software like Word and Excel. The successful candidate will bring strong business acumen, multitasking capabilities, analytical thinking, and exceptional organizational skills to drive the restaurant’s success. Having an appropriate alcohol service certification consistent with state or county regulations is also required to manage and oversee the sale of alcoholic beverages responsibly. Joining this restaurant means becoming a part of a team dedicated to excellence in hospitality within a competitive and fast-paced airport venue. With opportunities for growth, development, and the chance to lead a motivated team, this position offers a rewarding career path for the right managerial candidate.

• Must be able to pass the federal TSA background check to work in the airport
• Management experience working with union employees
• Airport management experience preferred
• 4+ years' experience in a high quality, restaurant and/or retail food experience
• 2+ years' experience in a management or supervisory position - restaurant or retail
• Strong business acumen, with a deep understanding of leading in a retail environment
• Computer literacy to operate our retail POS system, Word, and Excel
• Excellent communication, multitasking, analytical, and organizational skills
• Has appropriate state/county alcohol service certification