Assistant General Manager

C5 Chicken LLC - Layne's Chicken Fingers; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

C5 Chicken LLC - Layne's Chicken Fingers is seeking an Assistant General Manager in Benton, Arkansas. In this role, you will support the General Manager in overseeing daily operations and fostering a positive team culture. Key responsibilities include managing staffing and scheduling, ensuring food quality, and compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of restaurant management experience, strong leadership skills, and be comfortable with Microsoft Office. Layne's offers a fun, fast-paced work environment with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably in fast food or drive-thru.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and POS systems.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the GM in managing restaurant operations, staffing, and scheduling.
• Lead by example and inspire the team with a positive attitude.
• Assist with hiring, training, and developing team members.
• Monitor inventory, food quality, and cleanliness.
• Help create schedules that meet labor targets and business needs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and company standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

POS systems familiarity

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About the Role

Join Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the Texas-born chicken finger restaurant since 1994! We’re growing fast and looking for an Assistant General Manager to help lead one of our locations and support the General Manager in creating an amazing team and guest experience.

As an Assistant GM, you’ll be the right hand to the General Manager—helping oversee daily operations, train and develop team members, and ensure every guest leaves happy. You’ll thrive in a fun, fast-paced culture that takes food seriously—but not ourselves.

Responsibilities

• Support the GM in managing restaurant operations, staffing, and scheduling
• Lead by example and inspire the team with a positive attitude
• Assist with hiring, training, and developing team members
• Monitor inventory, food quality, and cleanliness
• Help create schedules that meet labor targets and business needs
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and company standards

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience (fast food or drive-thru preferred)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and POS systems
• ServSafe certification a plus

Why Layne’s?

We keep it simple: Chicken Fingers, Crinkle-Cut Fries, Texas Toast, and our Secret Sauce. That means fast service, great food, and a fun culture. We take our food seriously—but not ourselves.

At Layne’s, you’ll be part of a team that’s:

• Positive, hardworking, and people-focused
• Rooted in Texas pride with a growing footprint across the state
• Committed to quality in everything we do—from food to customer experience
• Supportive of your growth, with real opportunities to advance as we expand

We believe great people make great restaurants. If you’re ready to lead with heart, hustle, and humor, Layne’s is the place for you.