Assistant General Manager

Beyond Catering; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

401(k) with 4% Employer Match

Quarterly and periodic bonuses

Work/Life Balance + PTO

Training & Development Programs

Restaurant & Catering Discount

Job summary

A restaurant and catering service in Chicago seeks an Assistant General Manager to lead sales efforts, manage team performance, and ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, especially in quick service restaurants, alongside strong leadership and organizational skills. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, bonuses, and a positive work-life balance. Join a dynamic team in an engaging and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in an AGM role, preferably in quick service restaurants.
• Experience with drive-thru and catering services.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets.
• Manage direct expenses related to operations.
• Supervise and train all employees.
• Conduct quarterly reviews and enforce policies.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Budget management

Job description

Salary Range

$55,000 - $65,000/annually

Job Summary

Under the direction of the General Manager, the Assistant General Manager is responsible for attaining the sale and profit targets established for Buona Restaurant and Buona Catering retail.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets
• Recognize all revenue areas & development strategies to impact sales
• Enforce and execute advertising and marketing plans, and HR and training materials
• Manage and control direct expenses
• Direct labor, food cost variances, repairs and maintenance, discounts, and other direct expenses
• Selection, retention, supervision, and training of all employees
• Conduct quarterly reviews
• Adhere to established training programs
• Determine advancement/termination
• Develop employees into shift managers
• Provide guidance to our talented & motivated team and lead them toward success
• Embrace our balanced corporate structure and strong, family-culture
• Enforce policies, procedures, and controls

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years in a AGM role (QSR preferred)
• Drive-thru and Catering experience preferred
• Familiar with and comfortable leading 10+ team members per shift
• Comfort working with budgets, payroll, revenue, and forecasting
• Strong knowledge of commonly used restaurant practices, concepts, and procedures
• Strong administrative, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritizing skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to lead 10+ team members per shift
• Ability to work with budgets, payroll, revenue, and forecasting

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Employer Match
• Quarterly and periodic bonuses
• Work/Life Balance + PTO
• Referral Programs ($1500 per referred manager)
• Training & Development Programs
• Restaurant & Catering Discount