Assistant General Manager | Gastropub | $75-85k | West Chester

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant General Manager – High-Volume Gastropub | West Chester, PA

Compensation: $75,000 – $85,000 + Performance Bonus + Full Benefits + Future Growth Potential

Are you a proven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy restaurant environment? Our award-winning gastropub concept in West Chester, PA is searching for an experienced Assistant General Manager to support our team, drive hospitality, and help elevate our guest experience to the next level.

Key Responsibilities for the Assistant General Manager

• Support the GM in leading all FOH & BOH operations for a high-volume gastropub doing 400+ covers on peak nights
• Hire, train, and develop managers and hourly staff with a focus on retention and culture
• Drive financial results through P&L management, inventory controls, and labor optimization
• Champion hospitality standards and ensure every guest leaves raving about their experience
• Partner with culinary and beverage teams to execute seasonal menu changes and events
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and liquor laws while fostering a fun, accountable workplace

Ideal Assistant General Manager Candidate

• 3+ years as an AGM or 5+ years as a Restaurant Manager in high-volume full-service, gastropub, or chef-driven concepts
• Strong financial acumen: able to read a P&L and turn data into action
• Hands-on leader who’s comfortable on the floor during busy services
• Passion for craft food, beer, and cocktails with knowledge of current industry trends

Ready to lead? This is your chance to join a concept with serious momentum and make a real impact as an Assistant General Manager.

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.


Our professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors.


With more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates.


At Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.

Company Description

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.\r\n \r\nOur professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors.\r\n \r\nWith more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates.\r\n \r\nAt Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.