Assistant General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant General Manager

Location: Ontario, California

Position: Full Time | On Site

Compensation: $70,304 to $85,000 annually, depending on experience

Bonus: 5% to 10%

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager to join the leadership team of an established, high-volume, full-service restaurant in Ontario.

Our concept is known for fresh seafood, steaks, chicken, pasta, scratch-made dishes, a full bar, and polished yet approachable service. This is a busy restaurant environment where strong leadership, hospitality, operational execution, and team development are essential.

The Assistant General Manager will work closely with the General Manager and Chef to lead daily operations, develop team members, drive financial performance, and ensure an exceptional guest experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a restaurant leader looking for a long-term home with a company that offers strong benefits, comprehensive training, and opportunities for continued growth.

Position Overview

The Assistant General Manager is a hands-on restaurant leader responsible for supporting all aspects of daily operations.

We are looking for someone who enjoys being present on the floor, interacting with guests, coaching employees, and leading through busy services.

The ideal candidate combines a genuine passion for hospitality with strong operational and financial discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Restaurant Operations

• Support the General Manager in leading daily restaurant operations

• Open and close the restaurant as assigned

• Lead and supervise restaurant shifts

• Ensure company policies, procedures, and operating standards are consistently followed

• Maintain appropriate staffing levels based on business volume and operational needs

• Ensure teams have the equipment, supplies, and resources necessary for successful service

• Step into different areas of the operation when necessary to support the team

Guest Experience

• Maintain a strong leadership presence on the restaurant floor

• Interact with guests and actively gather feedback regarding food and service

• Ensure hospitality and service standards are consistently maintained

• Resolve guest concerns professionally and efficiently

• Coach employees on service behaviors and guest engagement

• Partner with culinary leadership regarding food quality and execution

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and motivate restaurant team members

• Provide ongoing feedback based on observation and performance

• Maintain accountability to restaurant standards

• Help create a positive, professional, and team-oriented culture

• Support training and development of restaurant employees

• Identify and develop high-potential team members for future leadership opportunities

Financial Performance

• Help achieve or exceed restaurant financial and operational goals

• Support labor management and productivity

• Monitor restaurant performance throughout each shift

• Make operational decisions that balance guest experience with financial objectives

• Partner with the General Manager to identify opportunities to improve restaurant performance

Food, Beverage & Compliance

• Partner closely with culinary leadership to maintain food quality and service standards

• Monitor alcoholic beverage service and ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies

• Maintain restaurant safety, sanitation, and operational standards

• Ensure employees consistently follow company procedures and expectations

What We're Looking For

• 2 to 4 years of full-service restaurant management experience preferred

• Assistant General Manager, Restaurant Manager, Service Manager, or comparable leadership experience

• High-volume restaurant experience strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of front-of-house restaurant operations

• Experience leading and developing restaurant teams

• Strong guest service and hospitality skills

• Ability to manage labor and support restaurant financial performance

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable leading in a fast-paced restaurant environment

• Ability to work a flexible restaurant schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Strong leadership presence with a hands-on management style

Compensation

Base Salary: $70,304 to $85,000 annually, depending on experience

Bonus Opportunity: 5% to 10%

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive on-the-job training

• Performance bonus opportunity

• Paid time off beginning to accrue on day one

• Paid meals during scheduled shifts

• Monthly dining allowance to enjoy with family and friends

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability insurance

• Long-term disability insurance

• Retirement plan

• 3-week paid sabbatical

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join an established restaurant organization where managers are given the training, resources, and support needed to succeed.

We are looking for someone who wants to do more than manage a shift. We want a leader who enjoys developing people, building relationships with guests, driving restaurant performance, and becoming an important part of the operation.

For an experienced full-service restaurant manager ready to take the next step in their career, this position offers strong compensation, bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and long-term growth opportunities.