Assistant General Manager JN -062026-177048

Goodwin Recruiting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

Paid Time Off

Dining discounts

Professional development and training

Mentorship and exposure to ownership

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an Assistant General Manager to shape daily operations and drive growth in a vibrant hospitality group. You will partner with ownership, develop leadership capabilities, and build new systems as the business expands.

The role directly influences guest experiences and the company’s evolution. With 2+ years in restaurant management, you’ll lead on-floor excellence, mentor teams, and optimize schedules, payroll, and reporting while advancing professional development and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management in a full-service environment.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience with scheduling, labor management, and operational reporting.
• Knowledge of payroll systems and workforce administration.
• Proficiency with Excel, Google Workspace, and restaurant management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with leadership presence.
• Proactive problem solver with strong leadership presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate staff on the floor to ensure outstanding guest experiences.
• Support onboarding, training, and ongoing team development.
• Oversee schedules, payroll, inventory, and compliance-related processes; manage administrative reporting.
• Collaborate with ownership on operational improvements and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance systems, efficiency, and service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Organization

Communication

Tools

Excel

Google Workspace

Restaurant software

Job description

Join a growing, innovative hospitality group as an Assistant General Manager and play a key role in both shaping daily operations and driving future growth. This is an exciting opportunity to partner closely with ownership, develop your leadership abilities, and build new systems as the business expands. You'll have a direct impact on both guest experiences and the company's evolution.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary ($65,000–$80,000), commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Healthcare stipend
• Paid Time Off
• Dining discounts
• Professional development and leadership training
• Mentorship and exposure to ownership
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding hospitality company

Requirements & Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a full-service restaurant environment
• Strong administrative, organizational, and leadership skills
• Experience with scheduling, labor management, and operational reporting
• Knowledge of payroll systems and workforce administration
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and restaurant management software
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at once
• Proactive problem solver with a strong leadership presence

Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience with tools like Toast, Sling, Restaurant365, or similar platforms
• Hiring, onboarding, and HR administration experience
• Financial reporting and budgeting background
• Upscale casual or full-service restaurant experience
• Experience building systems, processes, and operational structures

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate staff on the floor to ensure outstanding guest experiences
• Support onboarding, training, and ongoing team development
• Oversee schedules, payroll, inventory, and compliance-related processesManage administrative tasks such as reporting, labor, and workforce systems
• Collaborate with ownership on operational improvements and strategic initiatives
• Identify opportunities to enhance systems, efficiency, and service quality

Be a crucial part of a collaborative, forward-thinking hospitality team—helping create memorable dining experiences while shaping the company's future.

Tom Naylor

, $65,000 - $80,000,