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Assistant General Manager

The Restaurant Zone

Job Description

Job Description

A growing quick service restaurant organization is seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager to support daily operations, lead the restaurant team, and help drive consistent performance.

This is a hands on leadership opportunity for an experienced QSR manager who is ready to take greater ownership of restaurant operations and continue developing toward General Manager responsibility.

What You Will Do

  • Support the General Manager with all aspects of daily restaurant operations.
  • Lead shifts and ensure the team consistently delivers fast, friendly, and accurate service.
  • Coach, train, and develop managers and hourly team members.
  • Hold employees accountable to performance, attendance, service, food quality, and operational standards.
  • Monitor sales, labor, staffing, food costs, and other key restaurant performance metrics.
  • Assist with scheduling and ensure appropriate staffing levels throughout the day.
  • Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and employee retention.
  • Maintain high standards for food safety, cleanliness, sanitation, and restaurant appearance.
  • Handle guest concerns and resolve issues professionally and efficiently.
  • Assist with inventory, ordering, cash management, opening and closing procedures, and daily administrative responsibilities.
  • Work closely with the General Manager to identify operational opportunities and implement improvements.
  • Take ownership of the restaurant as manager on duty when the General Manager is unavailable.
  • Help build and develop future restaurant leaders.

What We Are Looking For

  • 2 or more years of restaurant management experience.
  • QSR experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience as an Assistant Manager, Shift Manager, Restaurant Manager, or similar leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of high volume restaurant operations, labor management, food safety, customer service, and shift execution.
  • Proven ability to coach and develop hourly employees and emerging managers.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to lead by example and maintain accountability while building a positive team culture.
  • Comfortable working flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Reliable, hands on, and willing to step in wherever the operation needs support.
  • Stable employment history with demonstrated progression in restaurant leadership.

The Right Fit

We are looking for someone who is ready for more responsibility .

The strongest candidate will already have solid QSR management experience and be capable of stepping in, leading a shift, developing the team, and maintaining standards without constant direction.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Assistant Manager who wants to continue building their leadership skills and position themselves for future General Manager growth .

If you are a proven QSR leader who is ready to take the next step, we want to hear from you.

\nCompany Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

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