Restaurant Assistant General Manager

The job opening is for the position of Restaurant Assistant General Manager at a dynamic and thriving restaurant well-known for its 100 percent scratch kitchen approach. This establishment prides itself on delivering exceptional dining experiences by preparing all dishes from scratch using fresh, high-quality ingredients. The restaurant operates in a full-service, fast-paced environment that blends culinary creativity with excellent guest service, creating a welcoming atmosphere for patrons seeking outstanding food and memorable hospitality. This Assistant General Manager role is a unique and exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to take the next step in their restaurant management career. The position is responsible for ensuring flawless execution of operational details in every shift, with a focus on exceeding guest expectations consistently. The candidate will provide direction, coaching, training, and development to team members, fostering an environment that champions food quality, service standards, safety, sanitation, and adherence to company policies. Collaboration with the General Manager is key for driving financial performance and operational excellence. The Assistant General Manager plays a critical role in maintaining high standards across food, beverage, and service delivery while managing inventory control, cost efficiency, and team scheduling to optimize restaurant operations. There is a strong emphasis on financial growth through year-over-year sales increases, managing labor and food costs effectively, and increasing guest counts. Beyond daily operations, this position involves partnering with management to implement new company initiatives, engaging with community events through catering, and ensuring an excellent customer service experience including rapid response to guest feedback. Safety and workplace professionalism are paramount, with responsibilities extending to enforcing safety procedures, maintaining cleanliness throughout the facility, and supporting a harassment-free, inclusive work environment. The candidate must demonstrate exceptional leadership and motivational skills to attract, train, and retain top talent in the industry while cultivating a team-oriented culture committed to excellence. This role requires a minimum of three years of experience in high-volume full-service restaurant management, a high school diploma or GED (with some college preferred), and a strong guest-service focus. Physical requirements include the ability to handle multiple priorities, work under stress, stand for long hours, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform various physical tasks related to restaurant operations. Joining this restaurant as an Assistant General Manager means becoming part of a committed team dedicated to operational success, community engagement, and delivering an exceptional dining experience made possible by scratch cooking from the best ingredients. This position offers an enriching career path in hospitality management, where leadership skills and passion for high-quality food meet strategic business objectives, positioning the restaurant for ongoing growth and success.

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
• Minimum of three years of high volume full-service restaurant management experience
• Exceptional leadership and motivational skills required
• Must be able to attract, train, develop and retain the very best team members in the industry
• Exceptionally strong guest service focus
• Ability to define, measure and attain financial goals for the restaurant
• Performs duties that require bending, lifting, reaching and turning
• Transports items and containers weighing up to 50 lbs
• Able to stand up to 8 hours or longer if needed
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time and work in a restaurant environment
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to talk and hear, and use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate kitchen equipment and other standard office equipment
• Reach with hands and arms
• Bend, kneel and crouch and climb
• Climbing ladder and step stool
• Dexterity required for handling food items and dishes