Restaurant Assistant General Manager

Assistant General ManagerAn acclaimed, high-volume hospitality group in vibrant Asheville is seeking a hands-on, highly engaged Restaurant Assistant General Manager. Known for an exceptional employee-centric culture, terrific benefits, a deep commitment to culinary excellence, and a high-energy dining environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive floor presence and team mentor who thrives on high-volume service flow, maintaining exceptional guest engagement while driving daily front-of-house excellence. In addition to overseeing dining room operations, this Assistant General Manager will actively influence and motivate a tight-knit team, optimize table turn efficiency, and foster guest relationships in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.Position Responsibilities:Oversee nightly service flow across 200–300 daily covers, maintaining a floor-focused leadership presence to ensure an elevated guest experience.Recruit, train, and mentor front-of-house staff—including hosts, servers, support teams, and bartenders—fostering team buy-in and deep product knowledge.Manage front-of-house labor budgets, optimize staff scheduling, and monitor revenue drivers like table turns and seating efficiency.Serve as the primary leader of guest relations on the floor, resolving service friction with empathy and proactively driving guest retention.Collaborate closely with executive culinary leadership to ensure seamless FOH/BOH communication, fluid menu rollouts, and efficient pacing.Partner with internal events leadership to support private dining and buyout execution through strategic FOH staffing and service briefings.Maintain rigorous standards for floor organization, service pacing, cleanliness, and full local alcohol control compliance.Position Requirements:4+ years of progressive front-of-house leadership experience within high-volume, upscale casual, or fine dining concepts.Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire service teams through a positive, hands-on, and empathetic leadership style.Strong financial acumen regarding FOH labor management, reservation forecasting, and operational cost controls.Passion for local food culture, beverage excellence, and authentic, warm guest service.Outstanding communication skills with a growth mindset focused on operational improvement and elevated standards.Flexibility to work peak operational hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.Compensation Package Details:Base Salary: $75,000 –$90,000 per yearBonus Program: Performance-based bonus potentialHealth Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverageHealthcare Perks: Direct Primary Care membership optionPerks: Daily staff family meals, complimentary uniforms, dining discounts, and paid parkingPaid Time Off: Paid time off and sick daysRetirement: 401(k) retirement planIf you are a passionate hospitality leader looking to elevate your career with an industry-leading culinary group, please apply today! Only qualified candidates will be contacted.