Assistant General Manager - Full-service restaurant

Sora Resource Group; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sora Resource Group is seeking an Assistant General Manager to work closely with the GM and drive daily restaurant operations in Freehold, NJ. The role emphasizes leadership beyond closing shifts, with responsibility for service standards, guest satisfaction, and team development.

Ideal candidates bring AGM or restaurant management experience, strong hospitality instincts, and a track record of coaching staff, managing scheduling, and maintaining inventory and systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in AGM, Restaurant Manager, or strong Service Manager roles.
• Experience in polished full-service or high-volume dining.
• Seafood or raw bar experience is a plus.
• Strong food, wine, spirits, and cocktail knowledge.
• Strong service and hospitality instincts.
• Excellent floor management skills.
• Ability to lead pre-shifts, coach employees, and maintain service standards.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Experience with scheduling, labor management, inventory, and restaurant systems.
• Ability to handle guest issues professionally and confidently.
• High attention to cleanliness, organization, presentation, and detail.
• Ability to hold employees accountable while maintaining a positive culture.
• Desire and ability to develop into a future General Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support the GM with daily restaurant operations.
• Independently run shifts and manage the restaurant.
• Coach and develop employees.
• Maintain service and hospitality standards.
• Assist with scheduling and labor management.
• Manage opening and closing procedures.
• Monitor restaurant cleanliness, organization, and readiness; handle guest concerns and recovery.
• Assist with training and onboarding.
• Help maintain inventory and operational controls.
• Communicate issues and opportunities to the GM.
• Take ownership of problems and follow them through to resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Coaching

Operations management

Scheduling

Labor management

Inventory control

Restaurant systems

Food & beverage

Attention to detail

Training & onboarding

Job description

Assistant General Manager

We are looking for an experienced Assistant General Manager who can work directly alongside the GM and become a major presence in the daily operation of the establishment.

The AGM should be capable of running the restaurant in the GM's absence and should view the position as an operational leadership role, not simply a closing manager position.

What We're Looking For

• Previous AGM, Restaurant Manager, or strong Service Manager experience
• Experience in polished full-service or high-volume dining
• Seafood or raw bar experience is a plus
• Strong food, wine, spirits, and cocktail knowledge
• Strong service and hospitality instincts
• Excellent floor management skills
• Ability to lead pre-shifts, coach employees, and maintain service standards
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Experience with scheduling, labor management, inventory, and restaurant systems
• Ability to handle guest issues professionally and confidently
• High attention to cleanliness, organization, presentation, and detail
• Ability to hold employees accountable while maintaining a positive culture
• Desire and ability to develop into a future General Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Support the GM with daily restaurant operations
• Independently run shifts and manage the restaurant
• Coach and develop employees
• Maintain service and hospitality standards
• Assist with scheduling and labor management
• Manage opening and closing procedures
• Monitor restaurant cleanliness, organization, and readinessHandle guest concerns and recovery
• Assist with training and onboarding
• Help maintain inventory and operational controls
• Communicate issues and opportunities to the GM
• Take ownership of problems and follow them through to resolution