Assistant Manager

Paradies Lagardère; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth & leadership

Paid time off & holiday premium pay

401K program

Training & development

Associate recognition programs

Dining & merchandise discounts

Transportation & parking assistance

Job summary

Paradies Lagardère at DFW International Airport is seeking an Assistant General Manager – Full-Service Operations to oversee FOH and BOH, drive kitchen operations, and ensure food quality and safety. You will lead, train, and develop the team, manage inventory and costs, and uphold brand standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, flexibility in scheduling, and collaboration with leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of FOH & BOH management in a high-volume restaurant or food service environment.
• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain it upon hiring.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, food cost control, and kitchen operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Front of House and Back of House operations.
• Lead, train, and develop staff to meet safety and operational standards.
• Ensure food safety, cost controls, and adherence to recipes and brand standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive restaurant performance and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Flexible schedule

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts

Job description

DFW International Airport
2417 N Support Rd
Suite C120
Dallas, TX 75261, USA

Description

Paradies Lagardère is an award-winning and innovative Airport Concessionaire, committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences. We are seeking a dedicated and hands-on Assistant General Manager (AGM) with a strong focus on operations to join our team. This role is perfect for a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and has a passion for food quality, kitchen management, and team leadership.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth & Leadership Opportunities– Develop your career in a dynamic, growing company.
• Supportive & Fast-Paced Work Environment– No two days are the same!
• Company-Paid Time Off & Holiday Premium Pay– Because work-life balance matters.
• 401K Program– Invest in your future.
• Training & Development– Expand your skills through our online learning system.
• Associate Recognition Programs– We celebrate success!
• Dining & Merchandise Discounts– Enjoy perks at our locations.
• Transportation & Parking Assistance– Making your commute easier.

About the Role:

As theAssistant General Manager – Full-Service Operations, oversee operations in both Back of House (BOH) and Front of House (FOH), ensuring seamless kitchen management and an exceptional dining experience for guests. While supporting our dining division, you will play a vital role in kitchen leadership, food quality control, compliance, and team development, fostering a high-performance and safety-focused work environment. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and a hands-on approach to managing kitchen operations. Bilingual proficiency is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-Service Management:Oversee allFront of House &Back of Houseoperations, including food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and to ensure a seamless guest experience and efficiency.
• Team Leadership & Training:Recruit, train, and developstaff, ensuring they adhere to food safety, operational standards, and company policies.
• Operational Excellence:Ensure all kitchen processes run smoothly, including food production, portion control, and adherence to recipes.
• Food Quality & Safety Compliance:Enforce allhealth, safety, and sanitation standardsin compliance with local and company policies (ServSafe Certification preferred).
• Inventory & Cost Control:Monitor and managefood costs, waste, ordering, and inventory levelsto maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Collaboration with Leadership:Work closely with theteammembersto ensure efficiency.
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making:Handle FOH & BOH challenges, such as staffing, food shortages, or kitchen workflow improvements, with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Assist in Business Operations:Support theGeneral Managerwith scheduling, performance evaluations, and driving restaurant success.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability tomotivate and develop a FOH & BOH team.
• Provenfront-of- houseand back-of-house management experiencein a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge offood safety regulations, kitchen operations, and cost control strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ahands-on approachto operations.
• Ability towork a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 2-4 years of FOH & BOH management experiencein a high-volume restaurant or food service environment.
• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain itupon hiring.
• Strong knowledge ofinventory management, food cost control, and kitchen operations.
• Experience withteam leadership, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ability to thrive in afast-paced, high-volume environmentwhile maintaining quality standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field is a plus, but equivalent experience will be considered.

This position description is merely intended to describe the primary elements of the position. Paradies Lagardère reserves the right to change the position description and to assign additional duties and responsibilities, as necessary. This position description does not constitute an employment contract of any kind.

Paradies Lagardere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

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