Assistant General Manager

HMSHost; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training opportunities

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Kenner, Louisiana, is seeking an Assistant General Manager. The successful candidate will assist in executing complex restaurant operations, ensuring high standards in cleanliness and staffing. Responsibilities include supervising associates, ensuring compliance with company policies, and addressing customer and employee concerns. Strong leadership and operational management skills are essential for this role that offers competitive benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of restaurant management operations.
• Ability to supervise day-to-day activities effectively.
• Proficient in financial and operational data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Branch management in executing complex restaurant operations.
• Ensure the restaurant is clean, staffed, and operates to high standards.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of associates.

Skills

Customer service

Operational management

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• *401(k) retirement plan with company match
• *Company paid life insurance
• *Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Assistant General Manager (AGM) position is to assist Branch management in tactically executing complex QSR or Casual Dine or similar restaurant management operations. The AGM ensures the restaurant is clean, ready for business, staffed, and operates to high operational standards. The AGM uses prescribed policies and procedures to make management decisions.

Essential Functions:

• Completes opening, daily and closing procedures/checklists in accordance with company policies/procedures
• Assists the GM/F&B Multi Unit Manager I in managing by supervising day-to-day activities of associates within a defined individual or group of restaurants or points-of-sale
• Interviews job candidates, makes hiring, termination, advancement, promotion or any other status change decisions for associates within the unit. Promotes HMSHost as an employer of choice within the local community
• Reads and understands financial and operational data and reports to monitor progress towards unit goals and assigns associates to meet those objectives.
• Manages the day-to-day activities of associates within a defined individual or group of restaurants or points-of-sale
• Ensures company and branch diversity and inclusion philosophy is understood and actively executed within the restaurant
• Uses judgment and discretion to resolve customer and associate questions and problems and determines when to refer more complex issues to senior level leaders
• Ensures compliance with all company adult beverage policies, and ensures all restaurant staff understand and follow AB procedures
• Assigns work tasks and activities, prepares schedules, and ensures that all shifts are covered
• Actively ensures all associates take all mandated rest breaks and meal periods
• Ensures display areas are appropriately clean, stocked, and visually appealing
• Ensures all equipment is in good working order
• Operates cash register and voids transactions as needed while following all HMSHost cash handling policies and procedures, and maintains proper security of cash at all times
• Monitors compliance with wellness and safety procedures and guidelines, builds awareness about wellness and safety, and reports any safety concerns to the GM
• Understands and performs all Health and Safety activities as specified in the Manager’s Guide to Associate Health and Safety
• Places orders for individual units, receives goods, processes invoices
• Ensures that the company has most current contact information for all associates working in the restaurant.

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti‑discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).