Assistant General Manager

Honeygrow; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeygrow in Middletown, DE is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support daily restaurant operations on-site.

You will lead shifts, uphold food safety, coach staff, and drive sales, labor, and cost controls while ensuring an outstanding guest experience. This role emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, with a commitment to Honeygrow's values. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant or hospitality management, including supervising teams and leading shifts.
• Strong skills in guest service, conflict resolution, and communication to create a welcoming environment.
• Ability to manage scheduling, inventory, and basic financial processes such as cash handling and cost control.
• Knowledge of food safety, cleanliness standards, and operational procedures in a fast-paced setting.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities including accountability, coaching, and team development.
• Comfort working on-site, standing for extended periods, and performing hands-on operational tasks.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Previous experience in fast-casual or quick-service restaurants is beneficial.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in hospitality or business is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant shifts and support the GM.
• Maintain food quality and safety standards.
• Ensure an excellent guest experience.
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling.
• Coach and train team members.
• Drive performance goals for sales, labor, and costs.
• Monitor cleanliness and inventory; manage ordering.
• Handle cash and financial procedures.
• Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment.

Skills

Restaurant management

Guest service

Scheduling

Inventory management

Food safety

Leadership

Cash handling

On-site work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospitality or business coursework

Job description

Company Description honeygrow is a fast-growing restaurant brand founded in Philadelphia in 2012 by Justin Rosenberg, focused on quality, wholesome, and simple foods. The company emphasizes honest eating, local sourcing whenever possible, and creating spaces where people can enjoy great food and meaningful time together. honeygrow is driven by a passion for food, design, and technology, and takes pride in authenticity rather than following trends in fast-casual dining. As the brand expands, it seeks team members with grit, pride, compassion, and focus who want to grow professionally and help build a best-in-class workplace. Team members are encouraged to bring their true selves to work and contribute to a culture centered on consistent excellence and collaboration.

Role Description The Assistant General Manager is a full-time, on-site role located in Middletown, DE, responsible for supporting overall restaurant operations and team leadership. This role assists the General Manager in overseeing daily shifts, maintaining food quality and safety standards, and ensuring an excellent guest experience. The Assistant General Manager coordinates staffing and scheduling, trains and coaches team members, and helps drive performance goals related to sales, labor, and cost control. Daily responsibilities include monitoring restaurant cleanliness, managing inventory and ordering, handling cash and financial procedures, and resolving guest concerns promptly and professionally. The role also contributes to a positive, inclusive work environment where team members are engaged, supported, and aligned with honeygrow’s values.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant or hospitality management, including supervising teams and leading shifts.
• Strong skills in guest service, conflict resolution, and communication to create a welcoming environment.
• Ability to manage scheduling, inventory, and basic financial processes such as cash handling and cost control.
• Knowledge of food safety, cleanliness standards, and operational procedures in a fast-paced setting.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities including accountability, coaching, and team development.
• Comfort working on-site, standing for extended periods, and performing hands-on operational tasks.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Previous experience in fast-casual or quick-service restaurants is beneficial.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in hospitality or business is a plus.