Assistant General Manager - New Restaurant Opening!

Jim 'N Nick's Careers • Gastonia, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant General Manager helps open and operate a new Jim ’N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q restaurant. Working in partnership with the General Manager, this hands-on leadership role supports flawless execution across every shift, helps hire and train the founding team, and establishes the restaurant’s standards for food quality, service, safety, and sanitation. The role also contributes to financial performance, inventory and cost controls, staffing, guest recovery, catering, and community engagement.

The position is intended for an experienced restaurant manager who is interested in growing into a General Manager role. It is a high-energy role in a live kitchen and dining room, with extended periods of standing and walking and regular physical activity. Other job-related duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of full-service restaurant management experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to work toward earning a General Manager position.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.
• Organized, candid, and calm under pressure.
• Commitment to delivering a memorable guest experience every shift.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including 8 or more hours a day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and bend, reach, climb, and operate equipment; these functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the General Manager to ensure consistent execution of operational details on every shift.
• Provide direction, coaching, and development on food quality, service standards, safety, and sanitation.
• Ensure consistent execution of systems, standards, inventory, and cost controls.
• Partner with the General Manager on financial performance, action plans, and new company initiatives.
• Interview and help select team members, maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Respond promptly to guest feedback and resolve concerns to create positive guest experiences.
• Work with the catering team to strengthen community relationships and build sales.
• Keep the operation clean, stocked, and ready, from the smoker to the front door.
• Help open the restaurant, hire its founding team, and train team members in company practices.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary; the Assistant General Manager / Chef range is $75,000 to $85,000.
• Monthly management bonus opportunity, with bonuses paid monthly.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
• 401(k) plan with an annual discretionary employer match, subject to plan eligibility requirements.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Two weeks of paid vacation beginning in the first year, with additional time earned through service.
• Bar-B-Q Family Fund support during unexpected hardship.
• Growth opportunities within a company growing 15% year over year.

What This Job Offers

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