Assistant General Manager

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Ocala, FL – An upscale dining concept seeks an experienced Assistant General Manager to lead front-of-house service, coach the team, and deliver a consistently elevated guest experience. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes service excellence, staff development, and close collaboration with culinary leadership.

Starting compensation is $65K with potential for DOE and a growth path within a premier hospitality organization.

Qualifications

• Prior Assistant General Manager experience required.
• 3+ years of upscale restaurant management or supervisory experience.
• Strong FOH leadership and luxury hospitality experience.
• Experience with scheduling, labor, payroll, budgets, and cost controls.
• Polished, positive, and professional leadership presence.
• ServSafe and Alcohol Compliance certifications required.
• Asian dining experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily front-of-house operations and service execution.
• Lead, coach, schedule, and develop FOH team members.
• Maintain a strong floor presence and high service standards.
• Support labor, payroll, budgets, inventory, and cost controls.
• Handle guest concerns professionally and proactively.
• Assist with private dining, events, and special service periods.
• Partner with culinary leadership on menu and beverage initiatives.

Skills

FOH leadership

People development

Labor scheduling

Payroll experience

Budgeting

Cost controls

Guest service

Serene leadership presence

ServSafe

Alcohol compliance

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Alcohol Compliance

Job description

Assistant General Manager

Ocala, FL | On-site | Starting at $65K

Position Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager to support front‑of‑house operations for an upscale dining concept. This is a hands‑on leadership role focused on exceptional service, team development, and a consistently elevated guest experience.

What You’ll Do

• Support daily front‑of‑house operations and service execution


• Lead, coach, schedule, and develop FOH team members


• Maintain a strong floor presence and high service standards


• Support labor, payroll, budgets, inventory, and cost controls


• Handle guest concerns professionally and proactively


• Assist with private dining, events, and special service periods


• Partner with culinary leadership on menu and beverage initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• Prior Assistant General Manager experience required


• 3+ years of upscale restaurant management or supervisory experience


• Strong FOH leadership and luxury hospitality experience


• Experience with scheduling, labor, payroll, budgets, and cost controls


• Polished, positive, and professional leadership presence


• ServSafe and Alcohol Compliance certifications required


• Asian dining experience is a plus, but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting at $65K, DOE


• Health, Dental & Vision


• 401(k)

Why Join?

• Upscale, guest-focused restaurant environment


• Hands‑on leadership opportunity with a high-performing team


• Strong focus on service excellence and professional development


• Opportunity to grow within a premier hospitality organization