Assistant Manager: Launch Role with Growth to GM

Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe; Keller (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Growth path to GM

Ground-up team building

Hands-on management experience

Job summary

Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe in Keller, TX, is seeking an energetic Assistant Manager to help open our new location and lead daily operations from day one.

You will hire, train, and coach a strong team, set the pace during busy shifts, and ensure top quality, cleanliness, and guest experience while preparing for the General Manager role. This hands-on leadership opportunity offers growth, paid training, flexible scheduling, and a clear path to advancement in a fast casual concept.

Qualifications

• Must have restaurant leadership experience as a Shift Lead, Assistant Manager, Kitchen Lead, or similar.
• Hands-on leader who can manage busy shifts and keep the team focused.
• Desire to grow into the General Manager role based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead opening and daily restaurant operations.
• Set pace during busy shifts and keep the team on task.
• Train, coach, and encourage team members.
• Create a welcoming guest experience.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, and safety.
• Assist with scheduling, inventory, ordering, and cost controls.
• Solve problems quickly and calmly.
• Learn every part of the business with ownership.
• Prepare to take on greater responsibility toward GM.

Skills

Leadership experience

Training and coaching

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe in Keller, TX, is seeking an energetic Assistant Manager to help open our new location and lead daily operations from day one.

You will hire, train, and coach a strong team, set the pace during busy shifts, and ensure top quality, cleanliness, and guest experience while preparing for the General Manager role. This hands-on leadership opportunity offers growth, paid training, flexible scheduling, and a clear path to advancement in a fast casual concept.