Assistant General Manager

COREcruitment; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Supplemental insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Hospitality Group in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager to oversee day‑to‑day restaurant and hospitality operations and lead the front‑of‑house team to ensure top‑tier guest experiences.

The successful candidate will be on the floor, coaching staff, and collaborating with culinary leadership to deliver exceptional service and manage labor, inventory, and costs in a fast‑paced, upscale setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership in high‑volume upscale restaurants.
• Strong knowledge of wine, cocktails, and elevated service.
• Experience recruiting, training, and developing high‑performing teams.
• Hands‑on leadership of front‑of‑house operations.
• Know-how in labor management, scheduling, inventory, and cost controls.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Passion for hospitality and memorable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant and hospitality operations with the General Manager.
• Be visible on the floor and lead by example.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop service staff.
• Maintain high service standards and guest experience.
• Oversee scheduling, labor, inventory, and cost controls.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership on service.
• Engage guests through table touches and relationship building.
• Help deliver private events and celebrations.
• Improve guest experience and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Recruiting and coaching

Guest experience

Communication

Wine & beverage knowledge

Job description

Assistant General Manager

Location: New Orleans, LA
Compensation: $65,000-$80,000 base salary + performance bonus up to 10% of base salary
Benefits: Health & supplemental insurance, PTO, 401(k) with company match

Hiring on behalf of a leading hospitality group

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Assistant General Manager to join a high‑volume, upscale restaurant and hospitality operation in the heart of New Orleans.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about exceptional food, beverage, wine, and guest experiences.The Assistant General Manager will work closely with the General Manager to oversee day‑to‑day operations, lead the front‑of‑house team, and ensure consistently high service standards across all areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in leading daily restaurant and hospitality operations.
• Maintain a strong, visible presence on the floor and lead by example.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop an exceptional service team.
• Create a culture centered around genuine hospitality and memorable guest experiences.
• Oversee service standards and ensure a consistently polished guest journey.
• Train and develop servers, bartenders, hosts, and support staff.
• Manage scheduling, labor, productivity, inventory, and cost controls.
• Oversee beverage inventory, ordering, and operational procedures.
• Partner closely with culinary leadership to ensure seamless food and beverage service.
• Engage directly with guests through table touches, relationship building, and service recovery.
• Develop and refine operating procedures and service standards.
• Work collaboratively with sales and events teams to deliver exceptional private events and celebrations.
• Identify opportunities to improve the guest experience while increasing operational efficiency and profitability.
• Support the General Manager with additional projects and responsibilities as required.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a confident, polished, and hands‑on hospitality leader who enjoys being on the floor and leading a team.

You should have a genuine passion for hospitality and take pride in creating an environment where both guests and employees feel welcomed and valued.You should be comfortable discussing wine, cocktails, and cuisine while also being capable of coaching employees, resolving guest concerns, and managing day‑to‑day operational challenges.

Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience within high‑volume upscale restaurants, polished dining concepts, or comparable hospitality environments.
• Strong knowledge of wine, cocktails, and elevated food and beverage service.
• Proven experience recruiting, training, coaching, and developing high‑performing teams.
• Hands‑on experience leading front‑of‑house operations.
• Strong understanding of labor management, scheduling, inventory, and cost controls.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment while maintaining exceptional service standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• $65,000-$80,000 annual base salary
• Performance bonus of up to 10% of base salary, based on KPI achievement
• Health and supplemental insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match