Assistant General Manager - New Restaurant Opening!

Jim 'N Nick's Careers • Anderson, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a special individual who will be instrumental in opening a new restaurant. The Assistant General Manager will be responsible for hiring the founding team, training them according to the JNN way, initiating the use of smokers for the first time, and establishing the standards that will define the restaurant for the next 20 years. Restaurant openings are challenging yet rewarding, and successful leaders in these roles have the fastest path for career advancement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-service restaurant management experience
• Hungry to grow into a General Manager seat and willing to earn it
• A coach first: you make the people around you better
• Organized, candid, and calm under pressure
• You don't settle for 'satisfactory to most.' You work for a memorable experience every shift.
• High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

• some college preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with the GM to ensure flawless execution of every detail, every shift, by every team member.
• Provide direction, coaching, and development on food quality, service standards, safety, and sanitation.
• Ensure consistent execution of all systems, standards, inventory, and cost controls.
• Partner with the GM on financial performance, action plans, and new company initiatives.
• Interview and help select team members, keeping staffing at the right levels with the right people.
• Respond to guest feedback with urgency and turn every recovery into a raving fan.
• Leverage the catering team to deepen community roots and build sales.
• Keep the operation clean, stocked, and ready, from the smoker to the front door.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary for our leaders: GM: $80k - $95k + Monthly Car Allowance AGM / Chef: $75k to $85k
• Monthly Bonus Opportunity: Management bonus plans offering achievable, top-dollar rewards for results that you control. Bonuses paid Monthly.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance from Day 1
• 401(k) with Annual Discretionary Match
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation: Time to recharge with two weeks of paid vacation beginning in your first year and additional time earned with service.
• The Bar-B-Q Family Fund provides support to members of the Jim ’N Nick’s family during times of unexpected hardship
• Real Growth Opportunities: We are growing 15% year over year, providing real growth opportunities from Assistant Manager to Managing Partner and beyond.
• Lead a team inside a culture built on our Core Values (Respect, Honesty, Commitment, Discipline, and Support) where leaders are trusted to develop people and run great restaurants, not just manage shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED