Assistant General Manager - Lead Teams, Grow Sales & Ops

Lettuce Escape; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Health Insurance (BCBS)

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/Accident/Critical Illness

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lettuce is seeking an Assistant General Manager in Chicago to lead daily restaurant operations and guest experiences. The role requires strong leadership, HR support, and financial oversight to drive performance.

You will train and supervise hourly and management teams, manage costs, and ensure high standards across service, food quality, and safety. This position offers growth opportunities within a culinary-focused company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience.
• 2+ years of AGM experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Skilled in leading and developing teams.
• Experienced with inventory and BOH systems.
• Comfortable working late nights; restaurant closes at 2:00 AM on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day business operations run smoothly.
• Assist with training, recruiting, HR and administrative duties; assist financials / statement preparation; and assist the GM with customer service inquiries.
• Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience.
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring.
• Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback.
• Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals.
• Interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed.
• Perform regular inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items; place orders; inspect deliveries.
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams.
• Use tact and good judgment with guests, vendors and employees.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Training & recruiting

Inventory management

BOH systems

Job description

Lettuce is seeking an Assistant General Manager in Chicago to lead daily restaurant operations and guest experiences. The role requires strong leadership, HR support, and financial oversight to drive performance.

You will train and supervise hourly and management teams, manage costs, and ensure high standards across service, food quality, and safety. This position offers growth opportunities within a culinary-focused company.