Assistant General Manager - Retail Food Service Leader

Applegreen Stores; Galloway Township (NJ); 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 in New Jersey seeks an Assistant General Manager to help the General Manager run daily operations and develop entry-level managers. You will gain hands-on experience in management skills and exercise sound judgment within a fast-paced travel plaza environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, guest service excellence, and adherence to brand standards while supporting store performance and staff development.

Qualifications

• 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, assign work, coach shifts supervisors, and develop teams.
• Capable of performing duties in the absence of the general manager.
• Motivate staff, especially during times of low morale and maintain team engagement.
• Maintain brand standards and procedures to maximize brand/landlord/labor relations.
• Ensure the restaurant looks clean, inviting, and adheres to brand standards.
• Manage cash handling and daily reporting as directed by company policies.
• Address customer needs and resolve issues to build long-term relationships.
• Monitor inventory with spot counts and checks to ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Food Safety

Team Development

Lifting 30 lbs

Job description

Applegreen USA in New Jersey seeks an Assistant General Manager to help the General Manager run daily operations and develop entry-level managers. You will gain hands-on experience in management skills and exercise sound judgment within a fast-paced travel plaza environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, guest service excellence, and adherence to brand standards while supporting store performance and staff development.