Assistant General Manager - Full-service restaurant

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC is seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager to work alongside the GM and drive daily operations. This role is about leadership and accountability, not just closing duties, with emphasis on maintaining high service standards.

The AGM will run shifts, coach staff, and uphold restaurant quality, ensuring guest satisfaction and smooth service throughout busy periods. Growth into a future GM is encouraged, with focus on operations and team development.

Qualifications

• 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 knowledge of food, wine, spirits, and cocktails.
• Excellent floor management and service standards.

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 and opportunities to the GM.
• Take ownership of problems and follow through to resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Shift leadership

Customer service

Staff coaching

Operations management

Scheduling

Inventory control

Guest recovery

Food & beverage

Detail orientation

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