Assistant General Manager - Dynamic Food Service Leader

The Grove; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grove is seeking an Assistant General/Store Manager to support the Store Manager in achieving sales, labor, and food cost targets. You will supervise staff, handle staffing decisions, and ensure guest satisfaction, product quality, and safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead day-to-day operations, including scheduling, training, and ensuring adherence to policies. The role emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and delivering an outstanding guest experience across multiple outlets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; BA/BS preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience coaching and developing teams in a retail environment.
• Availability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Minimum 1-year experience as Shift Manager/Shift Leader.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales, labor, and food cost targets.
• Supervise and direct staff; handle staffing decisions and scheduling.
• Ensure guest satisfaction, product quality, and safety standards.
• Oversee cash handling, banking deposits, and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain inventory levels, waste control, and cost of goods.
• Recruit, interview, and hire staff; coach and develop the team.

Skills

Staff supervision

Staff scheduling

Hiring & training

Cash handling

Inventory control

Budgeting

Guest service

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Grove is seeking an Assistant General/Store Manager to support the Store Manager in achieving sales, labor, and food cost targets. You will supervise staff, handle staffing decisions, and ensure guest satisfaction, product quality, and safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead day-to-day operations, including scheduling, training, and ensuring adherence to policies. The role emphasizes accountability, teamwork, and delivering an outstanding guest experience across multiple outlets.