Assistant General Manager - Retail

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Earned wage access – pay on demand

Education assistance

Employee referral bonus

Meal discount

Pet insurance

Job summary

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers in Bloomfield, NJ, is seeking an Assistant General Manager to oversee daily operations and champion service excellence. This entry-level management role offers learning opportunities in leadership, decision-making, and store performance.

You'll supervise staff, deliver feedback, ensure brand standards, manage cash daily, and maintain a clean, inviting environment while building positive relationships with customers and landlords.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in quick‑service restaurant or similar management operations.
• Strong leadership, motivation, and communication skills.
• Ability to lift/push objects weighing over 30 lbs.
• Flexible and open work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Deliver performance feedback, set goals, foster teamwork, and communicate objectives.
• Supervise non‑management staff and coach shift supervisors.
• Perform duties in the absence of the General Manager.
• Maintain brand standards and ensure store operations run smoothly.
• Keep restaurant clean and compliant with brand standards.
• Manage cash and daily reports.
• Address customer needs and resolve issues.
• Validate inventory data through spot counts.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team motivation

Job description

Applegreen is a leading travel plaza operator, operating over 80 travel plazas across the Northeast and Midwest. We provide convenience, comfort, retail, and a wide range of food services including Auntie Anne’s, Burger King, Chick‑fil‑A, Cinnabon, Dunkin’ Donuts, Panda Express, Panera, Popeyes, Pret, Shake Shack, Starbucks, and many more.

Core Values

• Our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we do.
• We value and develop our people.
• We are driven by pace, passion and performance.
• We seek opportunities and embrace change.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Earned wage access – pay on demand
• Education assistance
• Employee referral bonus
• Meal discount
• Pet insurance

What You’ll Do

The Assistant General Manager helps the General Manager ensure that day‑to‑day business operations run smoothly. This position offers entry‑level managers an opportunity to learn key management skills and practice judgment and discretion.

Role Priorities And Responsibilities

• Confidently deliver performance feedback, set goals, foster teamwork, and clearly communicate business objectives.
• Supervise non‑management associates, assign work, focus on store‑level operational performance, coach, and develop shift supervisors.
• Competently perform duties in the absence of the General Manager.
• Motivate and positively influence staff, especially during low morale periods.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Address issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintain awareness of all applicable brand standards and protocols to maximize brand/landlord/labor relations.
• Keep the restaurant clean, inviting, and compliant with brand standards.
• Accurately manage cash and process daily reports as directed.
• Address customer needs and resolve issues to build positive, long‑term relationships.
• Validate inventory data through spot inventory counts and checks.

Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements

• Passion for helping people learn and grow the business.
• Strong leadership and management skills with proven ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with sharp business acumen.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in quick‑service restaurant or similar management operations.
• Flexible and open work schedule.
• Basic food safety knowledge and practice.
• Ability and willingness to lift/push objects weighing over 30 lbs.

This position may require additional functions as determined by business needs. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V), and Drug Free Workplace (DFW).