Restaurant Assistant General Manager
About The Position
The Restaurant Assistant General Manager partners with the General Manager to ensure consistent, high-quality execution across every shift. This hands-on leadership role supports team development, restaurant operations, financial performance, staffing, guest recovery, catering-driven sales, and community engagement. The Assistant General Manager helps maintain a clean, stocked, and ready operation, from the smoker to the front door, while preparing to grow into a General Manager role. The role is hands-on and high-energy in a live kitchen and dining room. It involves standing and walking for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, climbing, and operating equipment. These essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 grow into a General Manager role and earn that opportunity.
- Ability to coach and develop others.
- Organized, candid, and calm under pressure.
- Commitment to delivering memorable guest experiences.
- Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Some college education.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the General Manager to ensure flawless 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 practices, 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 to guest feedback promptly and turn service recoveries into positive guest experiences.
- Leverage the catering team to strengthen community relationships and build sales.
- Keep the operation clean, stocked, and ready, from the smoker to the front door.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary of $75,000 to $85,000 for AGM/Chef roles.
- Monthly management bonus opportunity, with bonuses paid monthly.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one, subject to plan eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) plan with an annual discretionary employer match.
- 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 from Assistant Manager to Managing Partner and beyond.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
