Assistant General Manager - Harborside

Legal Sea Foods; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance incentives

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Manager training program

Career growth paths

Ownership of your team

Wellness programs

Job summary

Legal Sea Foods in Boston, MA is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead daily front-of-house operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will hire, train and develop managers, drive scheduling and labor management, and partner with the General Manager to optimize restaurant performance.

The role requires 2–5 years of management in a high-volume setting, flexibility to work nights and weekends, and a commitment to hospitality.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• A passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest service.
• Ability to make decisions, solve problems, and lead in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily front-of-house operations, ensuring an exceptional guest experience
• Oversee key departments such as service, beverage, training, or host operations
• Hire, train, coach, and develop managers and team members
• Drive performance through effective scheduling, labor management, and operational execution
• Resolve guest concerns with professionalism and a hospitality-first mindset
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and company standards
• Step into full leadership of the restaurant in the absence of the General Manager

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Guest service

Decision making

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Not Specified

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: LSF Harborside LLC - Boston, MA 02210
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Not Specified
• Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category: Management
• Assistant General Manager - Lead the Guest Experience

At Legal Sea Foods, great hospitality starts with great leadership. Our restaurants are built on quality, consistency, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience.

We’re looking for an Assistant General Manager (AGM) who is passionate about hospitality, thrives in a high-volume environment, and is ready to lead, develop teams, and drive results.

Why This Role is Exciting

This is more than a management role, it’s an opportunity to take ownership of key areas of the restaurant, develop future leaders, and play a critical role in overall business performance. You’ll partner closely with the General Manager to lead operations and deliver outstanding guest experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily front-of-house operations, ensuring an exceptional guest experience
• Oversee key departments such as service, beverage, training, or host operations
• Hire, train, coach, and develop managers and team members
• Drive performance through effective scheduling, labor management, and operational execution
• Resolve guest concerns with professionalism and a hospitality-first mindset
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and company standards
• Step into full leadership of the restaurant in the absence of the General Manager

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume environment
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• A passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest service
• Ability to make decisions, solve problems, and lead in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and health savings options
• 401(k) with company match opportunities
• Paid time off designed to support rest, recharge, and work-life balance
• Structured manager training program with hands-on development from day one, supported by ongoing learning through in-person sessions, virtual training, language support, and leadership podcasts
• Career growth with defined paths to advancement, with more than half of our managers promoted from within the company
• Ownership of your team, including hiring, development, and performance
• Wellness programs that support your well-being, with fitness and healthcare incentives that reward participation
• A culture built on accountability, teamwork, and high standards, where leaders are expected to develop people and deliver results

Legal Sea Foods participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an online system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. All new hires will be required to complete Form I-9 and successfully participate in the E-Verify process.