Restaurant Assistant General Manager - Culinary Leader

UPWARD PROJECTS; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with company contribution

Vision and Dental Insurance

Vacation and earned paid sick time

401K with company match

Flexible Spending and Dependent Care

Teledoc Services

Long Term Disability, Life Insurance,,

Paid Parental Leave

Meal Discounts and Perks

Thanksgiving and Christmas off

Mental Wellness programs

Fitness Program Discount

Employee feedback opportunities

Company events and rewards

Anniversary recognition

Job summary

UPWARD PROJECTS in Southlake, TX, is hiring an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager's vision of excellence in a high-volume restaurant. This role leads daily operations, ensures food quality and safety, and drives guest satisfaction while meeting financial goals.

Candidates should have 1 year full-service restaurant management or 3-5 years supervisory experience, a hospitality/business degree preferred, and ServSafe certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of full-service restaurant management or 3–5 years in a lead or supervisory role in a restaurant.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred.
• ServSafe and Responsible Alcohol Service Certifications are required

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellence in food quality, portioning, speed, and waste control.
• Lead daily Taste Plate coaching and follow-up to uphold menu standards.
• Oversee catering and off-premise food execution to brand standards.
• Maintain kitchen and walk-in organization, ensuring tools and smallwares support flawless execution.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards, including health inspections, Steritech audits, and ServSafe certifications.
• Coach daily on ordering, pars, prep guides, and chemical/paper product management.
• Regularly update prep guides and par levels in alignment with menu changes.
• Manage culinary smallwares and equipment inventory and readiness.
• Own BOH inventory accuracy, food COGs, AvT, and culinary cost analysis.
• Enter, audit, and manage invoices, credits, and proper G/L coding.
• Partner with the GM on P&L review, cost communication, and coaching to drive financial goals.
• Manage relationships with food and beverage vendors to ensure quality, pricing, and service standards.
• Monitor supply needs and ensure consistent, accurate ordering and vendor follow-up.
• Lead culinary team scheduling, hiring, and development.
• Select, staff, and coach Culinary Trainers (CTs) to elevate team performance and growth.
• Report on area of responsibility (AOR) performance in weekly manager meetings.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Hospitality/Management/Business

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

UPWARD PROJECTS in Southlake, TX, is hiring an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager's vision of excellence in a high-volume restaurant. This role leads daily operations, ensures food quality and safety, and drives guest satisfaction while meeting financial goals.

Candidates should have 1 year full-service restaurant management or 3-5 years supervisory experience, a hospitality/business degree preferred, and ServSafe certification.