Assistant General Manager

Layne's Chicken Fingers; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Layne’s Chicken Fingers in Lubbock, TX is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in daily operations, train and develop team members, and ensure guest satisfaction in a fast-paced restaurant. You’ll lead by example and help maintain strong food quality and service standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staffing, scheduling, and inventory control, with a fun Texas culture and real opportunities to advance as the business grows.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience (fast food or drive-thru preferred).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and POS systems.
• ServSafe certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the GM in managing restaurant operations, staffing, and scheduling
• Lead by example and inspire the team with a positive attitude
• Assist with hiring, training, and developing team members
• Monitor inventory, food quality, and cleanliness
• Help create schedules that meet labor targets and business needs
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and company standards

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About The Role

As an Assistant GM, you’ll be the right hand to the General Manager—helping oversee daily operations, train and develop team members, and ensure every guest leaves happy. You’ll thrive in a fun, fast-paced culture that takes food seriously—but not ourselves.

Responsibilities

• Support the GM in managing restaurant operations, staffing, and scheduling
• Lead by example and inspire the team with a positive attitude
• Assist with hiring, training, and developing team members
• Monitor inventory, food quality, and cleanliness
• Help create schedules that meet labor targets and business needs
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and company standards

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience (fast food or drive-thru preferred)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and POS systems
• ServSafe certification a plus

Why Layne’s?

We keep it simple: Chicken Fingers, Crinkle-Cut Fries, Texas Toast, and our Secret Sauce. That means fast service, great food, and a fun culture. We take our food seriously—but not ourselves.

At Layne’s, you’ll be part of a team that’s:

• Positive, hardworking, and people-focused
• Rooted in Texas pride with a growing footprint across the state
• Committed to quality in everything we do—from food to customer experience
• Supportive of your growth, with real opportunities to advance as we expand

We believe great people make great restaurants. If you’re ready to lead with heart, hustle, and humor, Layne’s is the place for you.