Assistant General Manager - New Restaurant Opening

COREcruitment; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Incentives

Benefits

Job summary

COREcruitment partnered with a renowned hospitality group to open a new Charlotte restaurant this summer. We are seeking an Assistant General Manager to join the opening leadership team and help build the culture, recruit a high-caliber service team, and drive the launch.

The role is hands-on in a fast-paced environment, focusing on guest experiences, labour management, payroll, and daily operations, with incentives and benefits included as part of a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in elevated casual, upscale, or fine dining.
• Experience as an Assistant General Manager or similar leadership role.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences.
• Experience with hiring, onboarding, and training front-of-house employees.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, labour management, scheduling, and payroll.
• Ownership mentality and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager with all aspects of the restaurant opening and daily operations.
• Lead the front-of-house team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance development of the service team.
• Help manage labour, scheduling, payroll, and daily operational performance.
• Maintain service standards through hands-on leadership and guest interaction.
• Oversee reservations, service flow, and daily execution to maximize guest satisfaction.
• Work with General Manager to drive financial performance and restaurant goals.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Front-of-house management

Job description

Assistant General Manager - New Restaurant Opening

Charlotte, NC — $55,000 – $70,000 + Incentives + Benefits

We're partnered with a well‑known hospitality group preparing to open an exciting new location in Charlotte this summer, and they're looking for an Assistant General Manager to join the opening leadership team.

This is an elevated, vibrant concept that will bring incredible energy to Charlotte's dining scene. You'll play a key role in building the team, creating the culture, and helping launch what is set to become one of the city's newest hospitality destinations.

We're looking for a hands‑on leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments, enjoys developing people, and is passionate about delivering memorable guest experiences.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the General Manager with all aspects of the restaurant opening and daily operations
• Leading the front‑of‑house team and ensuring every guest receives an exceptional dining experience
• Assisting with recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance development of the service team
• Helping manage labour, scheduling, payroll, and daily operational performance
• Maintaining service standards through hands‑on leadership, floor presence, and regular guest interaction
• Overseeing reservations, service flow, and daily execution to maximize guest satisfaction
• Working closely with the General Manager to drive financial performance and achieve restaurant goals

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of leadership experience within an elevated casual, upscale, or fine dining restaurant
• Experience as an Assistant General Manager or similar leadership role

Passion for hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences

Experience with hiring, onboarding, and training front‑of‑house employees

Solid understanding of restaurant operations, labour management, scheduling, and payroll

Someone with an ownership mentality who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑energy environments

Not quite at the Assistant General Manager level? The group is also hiring a Dining Room Manager, making this a great opportunity for experienced floor leaders looking to step into a growing hospitality company.