Assistant General Manager - Chicago
About The Position
Assistant General Manager - Lead the Guest Experience At Legal Sea Foods, great hospitality starts with great leadership. Our restaurants are built on quality, consistency, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience. We’re looking for an Assistant General Manager (AGM) who is passionate about hospitality, thrives in a high-volume environment, and is ready to lead, develop teams, and drive results. Why This Role is Exciting This is more than a management role, it’s an opportunity to take ownership of key areas of the restaurant, develop future leaders, and play a critical role in overall business performance. You’ll partner closely with the General Manager to lead operations and deliver outstanding guest experiences.
Requirements
- 2-5 years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume environment
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and develop teams
- A passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest service
- Ability to make decisions, solve problems, and lead in a fast-paced setting
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Responsibilities
- Lead daily front-of-house operations, ensuring an exceptional guest experience
- Oversee key departments such as service, beverage, training, or host operations
- Hire, train, coach, and develop managers and team members
- Drive performance through effective scheduling, labor management, and operational execution
- Resolve guest concerns with professionalism and a hospitality-first mindset
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and company standards
- Step into full leadership of the restaurant in the absence of the General Manager
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and health savings options
- 401(k) with company match opportunities
- Paid time off designed to support rest, recharge, and work-life balance
- Structured manager training program with hands-on development from day one, supported by ongoing learning through in-person sessions, virtual training, language support, and leadership podcasts
- Career growth with defined paths to advancement, with more than half of our managers promoted from within the company
- Ownership of your team, including hiring, development, and performance
- Wellness programs that support your well-being, with fitness and healthcare incentives that reward participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
