Assistant General Manager

CityBBQ.; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City BBQ is seeking an Assistant General Manager for our Indianapolis team. The role leads the restaurant to achieve growth in sales, profits, operations, and people practices within a fast-paced, scratch-kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate has prior GM experience in quick casual or casual concepts, a proven coaching record, and a commitment to City Map values, guest relationships, and community involvement.

Qualifications

• High school equivalency required; college coursework preferred.
• Previous supervisory and hospitality industry experience preferred.
• Proficient communication in English (verbal and writing).
• Proven track record of success as a restaurant manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational planning to grow guest counts and sales.
• Develop local store marketing to build relationships with civic, business, school, and professional organizations to drive sales and guest counts.
• Maximize profits by controlling expenses within established budget guidelines and through productivity and efficiency tools for food and labor costs.
• Ensure restaurant meets or exceeds City Barbeque standards and complies with government regulations.
• Coach and develop management team; reinforce core values and performance management processes.

Skills

Leadership

Sales growth

Staff development

Coaching

Budget management

Education

High school equivalency

College coursework preferred

Proficient English communication

Restaurant management experience

Job description

City BBQ started in Columbus, OH in 1999 and we have grown to 80 locations in 12 states. We have 7 joints in the Indianapolis market and will be adding another in the early part of 2027. This new AGM will be placed in one of our northside joints - Carmel, Fishers, Whitestown, or the new joint.

Our quick casual BBQ concept is recognized as one of the fastest in the industry and we have won awards for our BBQ in markets all over the country. In addition, City BBQ has been chosen by Columbus, Inc as a Top Employer in the city. What is important to us......we believe that relationship building, empathy, and intuition are all critical soft skills that impact every area. We also look for individuals who are driven by their high self-expectations and personal sense of duty. Community involvement has always been a high priority to us as we want to be a positive impact in the communities where we live and work side by side with our guests.

The search is now on for an Assistant General Manager to join our team in Indianapolis. We have restaurants in Avon, Greenwood, IUPUI, Fishers, Carmel, Castleton, and Whitestown. This person should have the key traits listed above. They should also have previous GM experience in a quick casual or casual theme concept. City BBQ is a scratch kitchen operation and experience in a high-volume, the scratch kitchen is also vitally important.

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER.

Position Summary and Mission:

He/she helps to lead the restaurant team to achieve personal and company growth in sales, profits, operations & quality standards, and people practices.

Summary of Key Responsibilities.

SALES AND PROFITS:

• Leads operational planning and execution to grow guest counts and sales.
• Develops and executes the local store marketing plan to build relationships with civic, business, school, and professional organizations to drive sales and guest counts.
• Maximizes profits by controlling expenses within established budget guidelines and thru using productivity & efficiency tools for food and labor costs.

Operations and Quality standards:

• Ensure his/her restaurant meets or exceeds City Barbeque operations, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Ensures all equipment and facilities comply with Brand Standards and all government regulations and takes corrective action when required.
• Utilizes Voice of Guest feedback to improve service execution by communicating and coaching the team effectively.
• Ensures all guest survey callbacks and corporate feedback comments are resolved appropriately and closed out in the system promptly.

People Development:

• Ensures the management team is progressing in the development of skills defined in the City Map.
• Conducts 1-on-1 meetings with the management team regularly.
• Provides coaching and feedback on an ongoing basis.
• Reinforces core values consistently.
• Develops employees through corporate training programs, individual development plans, and assignments; provides coaching and constructive feedback to employees as needed.
• Uses consistent practices in managing performance problems, accurately and consistently documenting performance issues, confronting teammates regarding performance, and reporting to HR when necessary in a timely order.
• Leads management team to understand the pulse of the team using the employee survey process and reacts appropriately to improve the position as a premier employer in the marketplace.

Physical Requirements:

• Withstand temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or less and 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more.
• Move throughout the restaurant for extended periods (up to 10-12 hours per day).
• Move 50 lbs. for distances of up to 10 ft.
• Understand and respond to team members' and guests’ requests in a loud environment.
• Perform basic math and understand finances and cost management.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• High school equivalency required; college coursework preferred.
• Previous supervisory and hospitality industry experience preferred.
• Proficient communication in English (verbal and in writing).
• Proven track record of success as a restaurant manager.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making employment decisions.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making employment decisions.