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 guides and develops team members, supports restaurant operations and financial performance, responds to guest feedback, and helps strengthen community relationships and sales. The role is intended for a restaurant manager who is motivated to grow into a General Manager position. The work takes place in a high-energy live kitchen and dining room and involves extended periods on your feet, operating equipment, and physical activity such as lifting, bending, reaching, and climbing. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. 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.
- Motivation to grow into a General Manager role and willingness to earn that opportunity.
- Coaching-oriented approach to leadership.
- Organized, candid, and calm under pressure.
- Commitment to delivering a memorable guest experience each shift.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, bend, reach, climb, and operate equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Some college education.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the General Manager to ensure flawless execution of restaurant operations 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 issues 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.
- Lead and develop a team in accordance with the company’s Core Values.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary for AGM/Chef roles of $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 as the company expands.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
