Assistant General Manager (AGM) - Catering & Kitchen Operations

Description Grow Your Career. Travel. Lead Your Own Location One Day. Columbia, SC (29169) If you're looking for more than just a job—if you want real growth, leadership development, and a path to running your own operation —this role is built for you. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will learn how to run a high-volume catering operation, lead a team, and drive results—with a clear path to becoming a General Manager . What’s In It For You Clear path to General Manager and beyond Quarterly travel opportunities to gain experience across locations Opportunity to run your own location as you grow Hands-on training in operations, financials, and leadership High-impact role where your decisions matter daily Fast-paced, team-driven culture focused on growth and accountability What You’ll Be Doing Learn to Run the Business Partner with the General Manager to achieve sales, labor, and cost goals Assist in managing daily operations, inventory, and ordering Learn how to make decisions that drive profitability Lead and Develop the Team Supervise, coach, and hold team members accountable Help build a strong, professional team culture Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training Deliver an Exceptional Customer Experience Ensure every order meets standards for quality, accuracy, and presentation Solve problems quickly and professionally Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe environment Grow Through Travel & Exposure Travel periodically to support other locations and learn best practices Gain exposure to different teams and operations Build the experience needed to lead your own location Drive Continuous Improvement Identify ways to improve efficiency, quality, and team performance Support operational improvements and systems Compensation & Growth Opportunity Base Salary: $52,000 – $65,000 Performance Bonus: 8–12% annually based on performance Total Compensation Potential: $56,000 – $72,000+ Career Path Assistant General Manager General Manager (~$75K+ with higher bonus) Multi-Unit Leadership This role is a stepping stone into upper leadership based on performance. Requirements Experience 3–5 years of leadership experience in hospitality, foodservice, or similar environment Leadership Ability to lead, coach, and hold team members accountable Strong communication and interpersonal skills Operations Understanding of scheduling, labor control, and inventory Ability to learn and apply financial performance metrics Mindset Strong work ethic and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment Problem-solving and decision-making ability Desire to grow into a General Manager role Flexibility Willingness to travel periodically (quarterly) Flexible schedule including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays Physical Requirements Ability to stand for extended periods Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Certifications ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain) #J-18808-Ljbffr Iacofano Group