Assistant General Manager — Fast-Paced Food Service

Applegreen Group; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Earned Wage Access – Pay on Demand

Education Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Meal Discount

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Applegreen USA Welcome Centers Central Services is hiring an Assistant General Manager to support daily operations and leadership development. The role offers entry-level management exposure to learning essential skills and exercising judgment within a retail/food service setting.

Join a team focused on customer satisfaction, brand standards, and efficient store performance, while growing leadership capabilities and contributing to a fast-paced travel plaza network in the Northeast and Midwest.

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping people learn and grow the business.
• Strong leadership and management skills with proven ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent customer service abilities and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and communication skills with a sharp business acumen
• Basic food safety understanding and practice.
• Ability and willingness to lift/push objects weighing over 30 Lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver performance feedback, set goals, foster teamwork, and clearly communicate business objectives.
• Supervise non-management associates, assign work, coach, and develop shift supervisors.
• Perform duties in the absence of the general manager.
• Motivate staff and influence teams during times of low morale.
• Maintain brand standards and procedures to maximize brand relations.
• Ensure restaurant looks clean, inviting, and adheres to standards.
• Manage cash daily and deliver reports per directives.
• Address customer needs and resolve issues to build lasting relationships.
• Maintain inventory accuracy with spot checks.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Food safety

Team motivation

Staff development

Job description

Applegreen USA Welcome Centers Central Services is hiring an Assistant General Manager to support daily operations and leadership development. The role offers entry-level management exposure to learning essential skills and exercising judgment within a retail/food service setting.

Join a team focused on customer satisfaction, brand standards, and efficient store performance, while growing leadership capabilities and contributing to a fast-paced travel plaza network in the Northeast and Midwest.