Fast Casual Restaurant Assistant General Manager - Washington D.C., District of Columbia

MissionHires; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Holidays

PTO

Free Meals

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking an Assistant General Manager in Washington, D.C. to support daily operations and lead the team in a high-energy environment. The role involves ensuring quality standards, delivering outstanding guest experiences, and driving shop performance.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on leadership experience, a passion for fresh food, and strong communication skills. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K, PTO, and free meals.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership experience in a restaurant, café, or quick-service environment.
• Proven ability to train, coach, and motivate diverse teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in hiring and training team members.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Monitor shop performance metrics and drive results.

Skills

Hands-on leadership experience

Ability to train and motivate teams

Passion for fresh food and great service

Data-driven decision making

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Job description

A fast-growing, mission-driven fresh-food brand is recruiting an Assistant General Manager. In this high-energy role, you will support daily operations, lead and develop a team, uphold food safety and quality standards, and deliver an outstanding guest experience while driving shop performance.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in hiring, training, scheduling, and coaching team members
• Lead by example to foster a positive, high-performing culture
• Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
• Deliver outstanding guest service and resolve guest issues promptly
• Monitor shop performance metrics and use data to improve results
• Oversee inventory management, ordering, and waste reduction
• Support sales growth initiatives and local store marketing efforts
• Conduct daily briefings to encourage open communication and teamwork
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant operation
• Assist with cash handling, deposits, and basic administrative tasks

Requirements

• Hands-on leadership experience in a restaurant, café, or quick-service environment
• Proven ability to train, coach, and motivate diverse teams
• Passion for fresh food, great service, and developing people
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
• Comfort using data and KPIs to drive operational decisions
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Free Meals