Assistant General Manager - New Restaurant Opening!

Jim 'N Nick's; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly car allowance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Jim 'N Nick's in Gastonia, NC is seeking a hands-on Manager to open and lead our first restaurant, hire and train the founding team, and establish our standards with pride for the next 20 years. You’ll drive service, food quality, sanitation, and guest satisfaction on every shift.

You will partner with the GM to execute details, develop staff, and manage costs while growing community ties and ensuring a memorable customer experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-service restaurant management experience.
• A coach first: you make the people around you better.
• Organized, candid, and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the GM to ensure flawless execution of every detail, every shift, by every team member.
• Provide direction, coaching, and development on food quality, service standards, safety, and sanitation.
• Ensure consistent execution of all systems, standards, inventory, and cost controls.
• Partner with the GM on financial performance, action plans, and new company initiatives.
• Interview and help select team members, keeping staffing at the right levels with the right people.
• Respond to guest feedback with urgency and turn every recovery into a raving fan.
• Leverage the catering team to deepen community roots and build sales.
• Keep the operation clean, stocked, and ready, from the smoker to the front door.

Skills

Restaurant management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category: Manager

Requisition Number: ASSIS002664

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Gastonia, NC 28056, USA

Description

"This one's special: you'll open this restaurant. You'll hire the founding team, train them the JNN way, light the smokers for the first time, and set the standard this community will know us by for the next 20 years. Openings are the hardest and most rewarding thing we do, and the leaders who do them well carve the fastest path we have"

Run the Shift, Build the Future

• Partner with the GM to ensure flawless execution of every detail, every shift, by every team member
• Provide direction, coaching, and development on food quality, service standards, safety, and sanitation
• Ensure consistent execution of all systems, standards, inventory, and cost controls
• Partner with the GM on financial performance, action plans, and new company initiatives
• Interview and help select team members, keeping staffing at the right levels with the right people
• Respond to guest feedback with urgency and turn every recovery into a raving fan
• Leverage the catering team to deepen community roots and build sales
• Keep the operation clean, stocked, and ready, from the smoker to the front door

This Is Who You Are

• 5 + years of full-service restaurant management experience
• Hungry to grow into a General Manager seat and willing to earn it
• A coach first: you make the people around you better
• Organized, candid, and calm under pressure
• You don't settle for "satisfactory to most." You work for a memorable experience every shift.
• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred

What We Give You

None of us succeeds without all of us, and we mean that.

• Competitive Base Salary for our leaders:
• GM: $80k - $95k + Monthly Car Allowance
• AGM / Chef: $75k to $85k
• Monthly Bonus Opportunity: Management bonus plans offering achievable, top-dollar rewards for results that you control. Bonuses paid Monthly.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance from Day 1: Benefits that have you covered with competitive medical, dental & vision plans. Benefits that have you covered with competitive medical, dental & vision plans.
• 401(k) with Annual Discretionary Match: Invest in your future with a 401(k) plan and discretionary employer match.
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance: Added peace of mind through company-paid life and disability coverage.
• Paid Vacation: Time to recharge with two weeks of paid vacation beginning in your first year and additional time earned with service.
• Real Support When You Need It Most: The Bar-B-Q Family Fund provides support to members of the Jim ’N Nick’s family during times of unexpected hardship—because none of us succeeds without all of us.
• Real Growth Opportunities: We are growing 15% year over year, providing real growth opportunities from Assistant Manager to Managing Partner and beyond.
• Real Leadership. Real Impact: L ead a team inside a culture built on our Core Values (Respect, Honesty, Commitment, Discipline, and Support) where leaders are trusted to develop people and run great restaurants, not just manage shifts.

*Must meet the plan's eligibility requirements

In the Pit

This role is hands-on and high-energy. You’ll be on your feet 8+ hours a day standing and walking for extended periods while lifting up to 50 lbs in a live kitchen and dining room. Bending, reaching, climbing, and equipment operation are all part of the craft. These requirements reflect the essential functions of the role and may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Other job-related duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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