Assistant General Manager

Assistant General Manager – BelAir Cantina

Are you an experienced restaurant leader who's ready to take the next step in your career?

We're looking for an Assistant General Manager who can help lead a high-performing team, deliver an outstanding guest experience, and support the overall success of the restaurant. This is a hands-on leadership role with meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to continue developing toward a General Manager position.

What You'll Do

Working closely with the General Manager, you'll help oversee daily restaurant operations, including:

• Leading, coaching, and developing managers and hourly team members
• Serving as the restaurant's leader when the General Manager is unavailable
• Creating a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture
• Ensuring exceptional hospitality and consistent food and beverage quality
• Supporting recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, and team member retention
• Helping manage labor, food costs, inventory, sales, and restaurant performance
• Maintaining restaurant cleanliness, safety, licensing, and operational compliance
• Resolving guest concerns promptly and professionally
• Conducting effective pre-shift meetings and communicating daily priorities
• Holding team members accountable to company policies and performance expectations
• Assisting with opening, closing, cash-handling, and administrative responsibilities
• Supporting other company locations when occasional business needs arise

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate is a dependable and approachable leader who communicates clearly, leads by example, and is ready to take ownership of restaurant results.

Qualifications include:

• At least two years of restaurant management experience
• Previous experience as an Assistant General Manager, Restaurant Manager, or similar leader preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development skills
• Working knowledge of scheduling, labor management, inventory, and cost controls
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Reliable transportation
• Bilingual skills are a plus

A current Wisconsin Food Manager Certification and local operator's license are preferred. We can assist the selected candidate with required certifications and eligible licensing expenses.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Five-day workweek with two scheduled days off
• Approximately 45 or more hours per week, based on business needs
• Must be available to work a combination of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• This is an in-person, hands-on restaurant leadership position
• Occasional travel to other company locations may be required

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation: [Insert Salary Range]
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility
• 401(k) with company match
• Supplemental benefit options
• Generous team member discounts at all restaurants within our group
• PerkSpot employee discount program
• Five-day workweek with two scheduled days off
• Company-paid ServSafe Manager certification
• Reimbursement for required bartender or operator licensing
• Company-provided CPR, first aid, AED, and Narcan training
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• A people-focused culture that values hospitality, teamwork, and individual growth

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods, sometimes up to 10 hours
• Work actively throughout the restaurant and assist the team as needed
• Occasionally lift or move restaurant products and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
• Meet the scheduling and physical demands of a busy restaurant operation

If you're ready to grow your leadership career and help build an exceptional restaurant team, we'd love to meet you.