Assistant General Manager

Cafe Zupas; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus plan

401K

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid time off

Free meal during shifts

Two days off per week

Friendly, energetic culture

Job summary

Cafe Zupas is hiring an Assistant General Manager in Wheeling, IL, offering a balanced schedule with Sundays off and a quarterly bonus plan. You will oversee daily operations, coach staff, and nurture guest relationships in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

The role emphasizes leadership growth, a defined career path, and a collaborative culture with strong benefits including 401K and medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of leadership experience in restaurant or retail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality/Restaurant management is a plus.
• Available to work a five day set schedule.
• Experience mentoring a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the restaurant (front or back of house).
• Develop team members by providing direction and feedback.
• Cultivate a culture of positivity and gratitude within the team.
• Form authentic relationships with guests.
• Coordinate the team to run happy and well-organized shifts.
• Be good to others. Be good to yourself!

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring a team

Detail-oriented

Growth mindset

Self-starter

Enthusiastic

Positive attitude

Quick learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality/Restaurant management

Job description

Assistant General Manager - No Sundays and Quarterly Bonus Plan

• Amazing work-life balance – same two days off every week & 15 paid days off/holidays off
• No Sundays, Early Mornings, or Late Nights
• Quarterly Bonus Plan & 401K
• Defined Career Path – with 6 Raises until you become a General Manager

Sound too good to be true? Our leaders can literally turn their phone’s off on Sunday. We do that every Sunday. It's just one example of many that make Cafe Zupas the best place to work!

To learn more, visit: https://cafezupas.zenapply.com/apply#!/culture

At Café Zupas, we like to say it’s slow food served fast. Our house-made and globally-inspired soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts are made with real, whole food that is prepared daily on-site, in-site in our kitchens. We believe our team’s hospitality is the key to what makes our concept so incredible.

How We Nourish The Good Life:

• Growing brand [yes, that means growth for you too!]
• Ongoing and thorough training with an outlined career path
• Set schedule with two days off
• 15 days of paid time off including holidays, birthdays and vacation time
• Full Benefits: 401K and Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Free meal during shifts
• No grease, grills or fryers
• Fun culture of positivity and gratitude
• Modern, energetic environment

Life as an Assistant Manager (Culinary or Hospitality):

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the restaurant (front or back of house)
• Develop team members by providing direction and feedback
• Cultivate a culture of positivity and gratitude within the team
• Form authentic relationships with guests
• Coordinate the team to run happy and well-organized shifts
• Be good to others. Be good to yourself!

Is it a fit? We’re looking for a team member that is:

• 2-5 years of leadership experience in the restaurant or retail industries [Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality/Restaurant management a plus]
• Available to work a five day set schedule
• Experience mentoring a team
• Detail-oriented, growth minded, and a self-starter
• Enthusiastic, positive, and genuine
• Learns quickly in a fast-paced environment

Become part of a collaborative group that values teamwork above all else.As a company, we continue to innovate, challenge the norm in the restaurant space and create a place where our team and guests feel energized.

We opened our first location back in 2004.Today we have over 85 kitchens across 8 states and are continuing to quickly join more communities each year. Become part of the adventure today!