Assistant General Manager — Lead Operations & Team

Applegreen Travel Plazas; Sayreville (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

401 (k) with Company Match

Earned Wage Access – Pay on Demand

Education Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Meal Discount

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Applegreen USA Welcome Centers Central Services is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in daily operations at our Sayreville, NJ location. This role offers entry-level management exposure and the chance to learn key judgment and discretion skills with a growing national brand.

You will lead teams, ensure smooth store operations, and drive customer satisfaction while upholding brand standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping people learn and grow the business.
• Strong leadership and management skills with proven ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent customer service abilities and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and communication skills with a sharp business acumen
• Basic food safety understanding and practice.
• Ability and willingness to lift/push objects weighing over 30 Lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver performance feedback, set goals, foster teamwork, and communicate business objectives clearly.
• Supervise day-to-day store operations and coach shifts supervisors to improve performance.
• Be capable of running the operation in the general manager's absence.
• Motivate staff and maintain morale during challenging times.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Address issues promptly and ensure policy adherence.
• Maintain brand standards, procedures, and landlord/labor relations awareness.
• Keep the restaurant clean, inviting, and compliant with brand standards.
• Ensure accurate cash management and daily reporting as directed.
• Address customer needs and resolve issues to build long-term relationships.
• Perform regular spot inventory counts to ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Food safety

Team motivation

Job description

Applegreen USA Welcome Centers Central Services is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in daily operations at our Sayreville, NJ location. This role offers entry-level management exposure and the chance to learn key judgment and discretion skills with a growing national brand.

You will lead teams, ensure smooth store operations, and drive customer satisfaction while upholding brand standards and policies.