Assistant General Manager – Overnight

Iacofano's Catering & Events • Charlotte, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Iacofano's Catering & Events is hiring an overnight Assistant General Manager to lead kitchen operations at its kitchens near the Charlotte airport. The company caters private jets, airlines, and corporate events 24 hours a day, with private aviation standards emphasizing accurate, on-time food preparation. The overnight shift is responsible for producing food for morning runs and responding to late and ASAP aviation orders.

The role leads the overnight team, manages production and food safety, and ensures complete and accurate handover to day leadership. The schedule is five overnight shifts per week, typically totaling 50 hours, with additional hours for large events and holidays. This is a full-time, salaried position. Overnight leaders may be considered first for General Manager and new-location openings as the company grows.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience leading a kitchen shift in high-volume catering, banquets, hotels, airline food service, or institutional food service.
• Ability to run a shift independently and make operational decisions.
• ServSafe Manager (CFPM) certification, or ability to earn it within 60 days.
• Reliable availability for overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Aviation or airline catering experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete the overnight preparation and cook-chill plan to specification and on time for morning runs.
• Lead the overnight team by assigning stations, coaching employees, and maintaining standards.
• Complete HACCP logs, temperature checks, and sanitation correctly before handover.
• Prepare and check late and ASAP aviation orders and ensure they leave on time.
• Provide the day leadership team with a clear report each morning.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical insurance through UnitedHealthcare, with two plan choices including an HSA option, available from the first of the month after 60 days.
• Dental and vision insurance from the first of the month after 60 days.
• 401(k) after 6 months, with a company match of up to 4% of pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional life, short-term disability, and accident coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed