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Assistant General Manager - Full-service restaurant

L4

executive talent management consultingFreehold, NJtoday

Occupations

Food Service ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersGeneral and Operations Managers

Industries

Full-Service RestaurantsLimited-Service RestaurantsDrinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
Assistant General Manager We are looking for an experienced Assistant General Manager who can work directly alongside the GM and become a major presence in the daily operation of the establishment. The AGM should be capable of running the restaurant in the GM's absence and should view the position as an operational leadership role, not simply a closing manager position.
What We're Looking For:
  • Previous AGM, Restaurant Manager, or strong Service Manager experience
  • Experience in polished full-service or high-volume dining
  • Seafood or raw bar experience is a plus
  • Strong food, wine, spirits, and cocktail knowledge
  • Strong service and hospitality instincts
  • Excellent floor management skills
  • Ability to lead pre-shifts, coach employees, and maintain service standards
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills
  • Experience with scheduling, labor management, inventory, and restaurant systems
  • Ability to handle guest issues professionally and confidently
  • High attention to cleanliness, organization, presentation, and detail
  • Ability to hold employees accountable while maintaining a positive culture
  • Desire and ability to develop into a future General Manager
Core Responsibilities:
  • Support the GM with daily restaurant operations
  • Independently run shifts and manage the restaurant
  • Coach and develop employees
  • Maintain service and hospitality standards
  • Assist with scheduling and labor management
  • Manage opening and closing procedures
  • Monitor restaurant cleanliness, organization, and readiness
  • Handle guest concerns and recovery
  • Assist with training and onboarding
  • Help maintain inventory and operational controls
  • Communicate issues and opportunities to the GMTake ownership of problems and follow them through to resolution
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Level

MidL4

Location

Freehold, NJ

Occupation

Food Service Managers

Industry

Full-Service Restaurants

Posted

today

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