Assistant General Manager

Cafe Zupas; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two days off per week

15 days paid time off

Quarterly bonus plan

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Free meal during shifts

Career progression to GM

Job summary

Cafe Zupas is hiring an Assistant General Manager in Minnesota. The role focuses on leading daily restaurant operations, developing staff, and delivering a positive guest experience. You’ll help build a culture of gratitude and teamwork while maintaining a set five-day schedule.

The position offers a defined career path with multiple raises toward general management, plus benefits like 401K and a quarterly bonus plan.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of leadership experience in restaurant or retail settings.
• Available to work a five-day set schedule.
• Experience mentoring a team.
• Detail-oriented, growth-minded, and a self-starter.
• Enthusiastic, positive, and genuine; quick learner.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the restaurant (front or back of house).
• Develop team members by providing direction and feedback.
• Cultivate a culture of positivity and gratitude within the team.
• Form authentic relationships with guests.
• Coordinate the team to run happy and well-organized shifts.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team mentoring

Customer service

Operations management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality/Restaurant Management

Job description

Assistant General Manager - No Sundays and Quarterly Bonus Plan

• Amazing work-life balance – same two days off every week & 15 paid days off/holidays off
• No Sundays, Early Mornings, or Late Nights
• Quarterly Bonus Plan & 401K
• Defined Career Path – with 6 Raises until you become a General Manager

Sound too good to be true? Our leaders can literally turn their phone’s off on Sunday. We do that every Sunday. It's just one example of many that make Cafe Zupas the best place to work!

At Café Zupas, we like to say it’s slow food served fast. Our house-made and globally-inspired soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts are made with real, whole food that is prepared daily on-site, in-site in our kitchens. We believe our team’s hospitality is the key to what makes our concept so incredible.

How We Nourish The Good Life

• Growing brand [yes, that means growth for you too!]
• Ongoing and thorough training with an outlined career path
• Set schedule with two days off
• 15 days of paid time off including holidays, birthdays and vacation time
• Full Benefits: 401K and Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Free meal during shifts
• No grease, grills or fryers
• Fun culture of positivity and gratitude
• Modern, energetic environment

Life As An Assistant Manager (Culinary Or Hospitality)

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the restaurant (front or back of house)
• Develop team members by providing direction and feedback
• Cultivate a culture of positivity and gratitude within the team
• Form authentic relationships with guests
• Coordinate the team to run happy and well-organized shifts
• Be good to others. Be good to yourself!

Is it a fit? We’re looking for a team member that is:

• 2-5 years of leadership experience in the restaurant or retail industries [Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality/Restaurant management a plus]
• Available to work a five day set schedule
• Experience mentoring a team
• Detail-oriented, growth minded, and a self-starter
• Enthusiastic, positive, and genuine
• Learns quickly in a fast-paced environment

Become part of a collaborative group that values teamwork above all else. As a company, we continue to innovate, challenge the norm in the restaurant space and create a place where our team and guests feel energized.

We opened our first location back in 2004. Today we have over 85 kitchens across 8 states and are continuing to quickly join more communities each year. Become part of the adventure today!

Cafe Zupas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any job offer may also be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a check of your employment references.