Assistant General Manager: Lead Restaurant Ops & Growth

Rusty Taco LLC; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meal each shift

Competitive salary

On the job training

Career advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Collaborative, dynamic work enviro n

Job summary

Rusty Taco LLC in Tempe, AZ is seeking an Assistant General Manager to partner with the General Manager in overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring guest satisfaction and financial goals.

You will lead shifts, mentor Team Leads, manage budgets, labor, and inventory, uphold food safety standards, and drive performance through coaching and hands-on leadership. This role offers growth, competitive salary, and advancement opportunities within a fast-casual brand.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of restaurant experience in fast-casual or full-service operation.
• Preferred 1 year+ of leadership experience in a fast-paced restaurant operation.
• Must have ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification.
• Proven leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets, labor planning, and inventory.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience with multi-shift and multi-department operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure operational efficiency across all shifts.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and labor regulations.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to ensure operational continuity.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and operational efficiencies.
• Assist the General Manager in analyzing financial reports and driving profitability.
• Monitor labor and food costs and implement strategies to control expenses.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking to meet business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop management-level staff, including Team Leads and Supervisors.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and career development initiatives for the restaurant team.
• Conduct performance evaluations for staff and ensure accountability across roles.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality guest experiences across all shifts.
• Uphold Rusty Taco brand standards, including cleanliness, presentation, and service quality.
• Handle escalated guest concerns and provide professional resolutions.
• Maintain accurate operational, payroll, and compliance records.
• Support the General Manager in implementing marketing, promotional, and operational initiatives.
• Act as the General Manager’s second-in-command for day-to-day decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Labor planning

Inventory management

Multi-shift operations

Job description

Rusty Taco LLC in Tempe, AZ is seeking an Assistant General Manager to partner with the General Manager in overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring guest satisfaction and financial goals.

You will lead shifts, mentor Team Leads, manage budgets, labor, and inventory, uphold food safety standards, and drive performance through coaching and hands-on leadership. This role offers growth, competitive salary, and advancement opportunities within a fast-casual brand.