Assistant General Manager - Full-service restaurant

6 Degrees Search; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking an Assistant General Manager to work closely with the GM and drive daily restaurant operations. The AGM will step in for the GM as needed, manage shifts, coach staff, and uphold service standards in a high-volume dining environment.

The role emphasizes operational leadership, staff development, and maintaining cleanliness and guest satisfaction while building toward future general management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team development experience
• Strong operations management and workflow optimization
• Expertise in scheduling, labor costs, and inventory control
• Excellent guest service and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to train, coach, and onboard staff
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities

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

Staff development

Operations management

Scheduling & labor control

Guest relations

Training & onboarding

Food & beverage knowledge

Problem solving

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