Assistant General Manager: Lead Store Ops & People

Applegreen; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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

Meal discount

Pet insurance

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Applegreen USA is seeking an Assistant General Manager to help the General Manager run daily operations at our Welcome Centers. This entry‑level management path offers hands‑on learning and big‑picture decision making in a fast‑paced retail food environment.

You’ll lead teams, uphold brand standards, coach staff, manage cash and inventory, and ensure guests have a positive experience across our travel plazas.

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 clearly communicate business objectives.
• Ensure day-to-day supervision of non-management associates, coaching, and developing shifts supervisors.
• Must be able to competently perform duties in the absence of the general manager.
• Motivate and positively influence staff, especially during times of low morale.
• Strong Leadership and organizational skills
• Addressing issues in a timely fashion
• Ensuring company policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintains awareness of brand standards and procedures to maximize relations.
• Ensures the restaurant always looks clean, inviting, and adheres to brand standards.
• Ensures cash management is accurate and reports are delivered as directed.
• Address customer needs and resolve issues, ensuring positive relationships.
• Ensures inventory data is correct by performing spot checks.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Food safety

Physical stamina

Job description

Applegreen USA is seeking an Assistant General Manager to help the General Manager run daily operations at our Welcome Centers. This entry‑level management path offers hands‑on learning and big‑picture decision making in a fast‑paced retail food environment.

You’ll lead teams, uphold brand standards, coach staff, manage cash and inventory, and ensure guests have a positive experience across our travel plazas.