Assistant General Manager - Full-service restaurant

The Keystone Distinction Group; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an Assistant General Manager to work closely with the GM and lead daily restaurant operations in a high-volume setting. This role emphasizes leadership, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence.

The AGM will run shifts, coach staff, maintain service standards, and help with scheduling, inventory, and training. A path to future general management is encouraged, with a focus on developing a strong, positive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as AGM, Restaurant Manager, or strong Service Manager.
• Experience in polished full-service or high-volume dining.
• Seafood or raw bar experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of wine, spirits, and cocktails.
• Ability to lead shifts and maintain service standards.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Experience with scheduling, labor management, inventory, and restaurant systems.
• Ability to handle guest issues professionally.
• Detail-oriented with cleanliness and presentation.
• Desire to develop into 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 cleanliness, organization, and readiness; handle guest concerns and recovery.
• Assist with training and onboarding.
• Help maintain inventory and operational controls.
• Communicate issues to the GM.
• Take ownership of problems through to resolution.

Skills

Restaurant management

Staff coaching

Guest relations

Scheduling

Inventory control

Hospitality

FOH operations

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