Assistant Restaurant Manager

OysterLink; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $17 per hour

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Full-time opportunity

Mix of management and tipped service

Job summary

Gold Cap Hospitality in Iowa City, IA is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead openings, closings, and service shifts while supporting a team and ensuring smooth operations in a busy dining environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of restaurant experience, with management or shift-lead experience considered a plus. The role is full-time with evenings, weekends, and holidays required, offering opportunities to grow in a mix of management and tipped service shifts.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of restaurant experience required.
• Management or shift-lead experience is a plus.
• Experienced servers, bartenders or hosts ready to take on more responsibility are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to stay calm and make decisions during busy shifts.
• Evening, weekend and holiday availability required.

Responsibilities

• Lead opening, closing and service shifts
• Welcome guests and ensure a positive dining experience
• Assign positions and adjust staffing during service
• Coach and direct restaurant employees
• Maintain food, beverage, cleanliness and service standards
• Handle guest concerns professionally
• Complete cash-handling and shift reports accurately
• Communicate important updates to restaurant leadership
• Step in wherever the team needs support

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Availability

Job description

We're hiring an Assistant Restaurant Manager for Gold Cap Hospitality in Iowa City, IA. This is a great fit for an experienced restaurant professional who can lead shifts, support a team and keep service running smoothly in a busy environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead opening, closing and service shifts
• Welcome guests and ensure a positive dining experience
• Assign positions and adjust staffing during service
• Coach and direct restaurant employees
• Maintain food, beverage, cleanliness and service standards
• Handle guest concerns professionally
• Complete cash-handling and shift reports accurately
• Communicate important updates to restaurant leadership
• Step in wherever the team needs support

What We're Looking For

• Previous restaurant experience required (1-2 years of experience preferred)
• Management or shift-lead experience is a plus
• Experienced servers, bartenders or hosts ready to take on more responsibility are encouraged to apply
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to stay calm and make decisions during busy shifts
• Evening, weekend and holiday availability required

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Starting pay of $17 per hour
• Full-time opportunity
• Mix of management and tipped service shifts
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

About the Workplace

Gold Cap Hospitality is a hospitality company launching a new concept in downtown Iowa City.