Assistant General Manager | Dallas, TX

Goodwin Recruiting; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Paid time off

Benefits contribution

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager for an upscale hospitality operation featuring elevated dining and live entertainment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong hospitality background, an appreciation for live music, and a proven ability to develop teams while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

This role oversees front-of-house, coaches staff, coordinates events, and maintains service standards while driving guest loyalty.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of management experience in upscale dining, supper clubs, or comparable hospitality environments.
• Experience with live music or entertainment-driven operations strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and develop front-of-house teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make independent operational decisions while working collaboratively.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional service and guest satisfaction.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees while maintaining clear performance expectations.
• Coordinate service operations with live entertainment and special events.
• Maintain high standards for dining room presentation, service execution, and operational consistency.
• Resolve guest concerns and strengthen guest loyalty.
• Collaborate with culinary, beverage, and entertainment teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve service, team performance, and the overall guest experience.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Organization

Problem-solving

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager for an upscale hospitality operation featuring elevated dining and live entertainment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong hospitality background, an appreciation for live music, and a proven ability to develop teams while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional service and guest satisfaction.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees while maintaining clear performance expectations.
• Coordinate service operations with live entertainment and special events.
• Maintain high standards for dining room presentation, service execution, and operational consistency.
• Resolve guest concerns and strengthen guest loyalty.
• Collaborate with culinary, beverage, and entertainment teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve service, team performance, and the overall guest experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of management experience in upscale dining, supper clubs, or comparable hospitality environments.
• Experience with live music or entertainment-driven operations strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and develop front-of-house teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make independent operational decisions while working collaboratively.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and event schedules.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Benefits contribution
• Relocation support

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Nichelle Ritter