Assistant General Manager - Upscale Casual Farm-to-Table Restaurant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager to join a high-volume, farm-to-table, upscale casual restaurant known for its seasonally inspired menus, scratch-made cuisine, craft beverages, and exceptional hospitality .

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about guest service, team development, and operational excellence, and is looking to grow with an expanding restaurant group.

The Assistant General Manager will oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, strong financial performance, and efficient FOH execution while partnering closely with BOH leadership. This role is highly visible on the floor and requires a leader who can coach, motivate, and develop teams while maintaining the highest service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily FOH operations and support overall restaurant performance.
• Deliver exceptional guest service and resolve guest concerns professionally.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop front-of-house team members.
• Manage scheduling, labor, staffing, and shift execution.
• Assist with budgeting, labor control, inventory, and cost management.
• Support restaurant P&L performance and monitor key operational metrics.
• Oversee reservations, table management, opening/closing procedures, and service flow.
• Partner with Culinary Leadership to execute seasonal menu rollouts and maintain quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and company policies.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of Restaurant Manager, Assistant General Manager, or hospitality leadership experience.
• Experience in upscale casual, farm-to-table, chef-driven, polished casual, fine dining, or full-service restaurant concepts .
• Strong FOH leadership with knowledge of restaurant operations and guest service.
• Experience with scheduling, labor management, inventory, budgeting, and P&L responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with POS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred

• Experience with seasonally changing menus and scratch kitchens.
• Knowledge of wine, beer, and craft beverage programs.
• ServSafe and alcohol service certifications are a plus.

Ideal Background

We're looking for leaders from farm-to-table, upscale casual, chef-driven, polished casual, fine dining, or high-volume full-service restaurant concepts with a passion for hospitality, team development, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

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.