Assistant General Manager - Full-service restaurant

Zaddy Solutions; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in Freehold, NJ is seeking an Assistant General Manager to work directly with the GM and become a central presence in the daily operation of the establishment. The AGM should run the restaurant in the GM's absence and view the role as an operational leadership position, not merely a closing manager.

We value experience in polished full‑service or high‑volume dining, strong food and beverage knowledge, and the ability to lead pre‑shifts, coach staff, and maintain performance

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.
• Ability to lead pre-shifts, coach employees, and maintain standards.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Experience with scheduling, labor management, and restaurant systems.
• Ability to handle guest issues professionally and confidently.
• High attention to cleanliness, organization, presentation, and detail.
• 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

Restaurant leadership

Staff coaching

Guest service mindset

Operations management

Scheduling & labor management

Inventory control

Cleanliness & presentation

Accountability & culture

Future GM development

Emergency problem resolution

Tools

Restaurant POS systems

Inventory software

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 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