Assistant General Manager

topgolf; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Topgolf in Edison, NJ is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead the venue operations, oversee department managers, and drive profitability. The role requires owning day-to-day execution, coaching leaders, and maintaining exceptional guest experiences across all touchpoints.

Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required as the venue operates at high volume during peak periods and events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant, hotel, or entertainment venue management experience.
• Includes at least 2 recent years as an Assistant General Manager or General Manager in a multi-unit operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead venue operations and oversee department managers across all functions.
• Ensure guest experience, safety, and operating standards meet company expectations.
• Forecast and manage sales and expenses; drive profitability.
• Coach and develop leaders; build high-performing teams.
• Represent the Topgolf brand at community events and partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Guest Experience

Job description

ABOUT TOPGOLF

Topgolf is a sports entertainment company that has changed how millions of people experience golf and where you can build a serious career. Our venues are high-energy, high-volume environments where performance matters and results are visible. Every day, we bring together golf, food and beverage, events, and entertainment into one experience that keeps guests coming back.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING

Are you the kind of leader who doesn't wait to be handed authority? You earn it every day. Do you see the gaps before they become problems, coach your team before performance slips, and hold yourself to a higher standard than anyone asks of you?

We're looking for an Assistant General Manager who is ready to lead, not just support. Someone who walks the floor with intention, understands the numbers as well as the energy in the room, and is actively building toward running a venue of their own. This role isn't a steppingstone you coast through. It's where you prove you're ready for the next level.

If you want to grow into a General Manager role by actually doing the work, this is where that happens.

THE ROLE

The Assistant General Manager supports the General Manager in leading the entire venue operation. This role oversees department managers across all business functions, guest experience, food and beverage, golf services, facilities, and events - ensuring every part of the operation runs at a high standard.

The AGM owns day-to-day execution, holds leaders accountable, and steps in as the acting GM when needed. This role operates with autonomy, sets the tone for the team, and is a key driver of venue performance.

As a leader of a high-energy, guest-facing venue, this role requires a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with availability to work extended hours during peak periods, special events , and high-volume seasons.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead Venue Operations
• Oversee department managers and their teams in delivering best-in-class guest experiences
• Hold leaders accountable for operating standards, staffing, and guest and team safety
• Step into the GM role during absences, owning full venue accountability
• Forecast and manage sales and expenses across departments
• Leverage business metrics and trends to drive performance and maximize profitability
• Develop and Coach Leaders
• Coach and develop direct reports, investing in their growth as leaders
• Drive team member engagement across all departments
• Support effective hiring, scheduling, and team building across the venue
• Delegate with clarity and follow up to ensure execution
• Drive the Guest Experience
• Stay visible on the floor and interact with guests to assess and elevate their experience
• Champion a culture of hospitality across every touchpoint
• Use guest feedback and operational data to continuously improve the experience
• Represent the Brand and Community
• Cultivate relationships with community leaders and local organizations
• Support brand-building events, partnerships, and activations
• Uphold Topgolf's core values: Fun, One Team, Excellence, Courage, and Caring

CORE COMP E TENCIES FOR SUCCESS

• Drives Results | Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Pushes others to achieve results and holds people accountable for poor outcomes
• Fosters a sense of urgency in the team for reaching goals and meeting deadlines
• Leads others to persist despite setbacks or obstacles
• Drives a track record of success across the venue
• Builds Effective Teams | Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Communicates clear goals and roles to all department managers
• Ensures the team has the right mix of skills and leverages individual strengths
• Coaches others on how to build effective, high-performing teams
• Rewards team efforts and accomplishments consistently
• Ensures Accountability | Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Accepts responsibility for the successes and failures of own work and the team's work
• Monitors metrics and milestones to chart progress against expectations
• Holds departments accountable for budgets, goals, and operating standards
• Designs feedback processes into daily operations
• Decision Quality | Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Holds others accountable for making sound decisions that comply with policies and standards
• Is willing to make tough decisions and move them forward, even if they are unpopular
• Strikes the right balance between accepting workable solutions and pushing for better alternatives
• Synthesizes information, experience, and various inputs to determine the best course of action

Salary

Salary: Min $79,679 - Max $97,337 + Bonus

QUALIFICATIONS

5 + years of restaurant, hotel, or entertainment venue management experience, including at least 2 recent years as an Assistant General Manager or General Manager in a multi- uni