Restaurant Assistant General Manager

@ Goodwin Recruiting
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Restaurant Assistant General Manager

Washington, DC
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

A growing hospitality company seeking an Assistant General Manager to enhance guest experiences, lead staff, develop systems, and support expansion efforts.

Requirements

  • 2+ years restaurant management
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Experience with scheduling and labor
  • Proficiency in Excel and restaurant software
  • Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

  • Full-service restaurant experience
  • Leadership presence
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Team development skills

Full job description

Join a growing, innovative hospitality group as an Assistant General Manager and play a key role in both shaping daily operations and driving future growth. This is an exciting opportunity to partner closely with ownership, develop your leadership abilities, and build new systems as the business expands. You'll have a direct impact on both guest experiences and the company's evolution.


Benefits & Compensation


  • Competitive salary ($65,000–$80,000), commensurate with experience
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Healthcare stipend
  • Paid Time Off
  • Dining discounts
  • Professional development and leadership training
  • Mentorship and exposure to ownership
  • Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding hospitality company


Requirements & Qualifications


  • 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a full-service restaurant environment
  • Strong administrative, organizational, and leadership skills
  • Experience with scheduling, labor management, and operational reporting
  • Knowledge of payroll systems and workforce administration
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and restaurant management software
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities at once
  • Proactive problem solver with a strong leadership presence


Preferred Background & Skills


  • Experience with tools like Toast, Sling, Restaurant365, or similar platforms
  • Hiring, onboarding, and HR administration experience
  • Financial reporting and budgeting background
  • Upscale casual or full-service restaurant experience
  • Experience building systems, processes, and operational structures


Day-to-Day Responsibilities


  • Lead and motivate staff on the floor to ensure outstanding guest experiences
  • Support onboarding, training, and ongoing team development
  • Oversee schedules, payroll, inventory, and compliance-related processes
  • Manage administrative tasks such as reporting, labor, and workforce systems
  • Collaborate with ownership on operational improvements and strategic initiatives
  • Identify opportunities to enhance systems, efficiency, and service quality


Be a crucial part of a collaborative, forward-thinking hospitality team—helping create memorable dining experiences while shaping the company's future.

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