Assistant General Manager
Position Title: Assistant General Manager
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000
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Job Summary
The Assistant General Manager is a hands on service and operations leader responsible for driving exceptional guest experiences while ensuring disciplined, consistent restaurant operations. This role partners closely with the General Manager to lead the dining room, support daily execution, uphold luxury service standards, and maintain operational excellence in a fast paced, high visibility retail environment. The AGM leads from the floor, sets the tone for hospitality, and ensures teams are aligned, prepared, and accountable every day.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead daily front of house operations, ensuring polished service, pacing, and guest engagement at all times
• Actively manage the floor during service, anticipating guest needs and resolving issues quickly and professionally
• Train, coach, and develop service teams to deliver consistent, elevated hospitality aligned with brand standards
• Support scheduling, labor deployment, and shift execution to balance service quality and operational efficiency
• Partner with the General Manager on operational planning, service standards, and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with all health department regulations, food safety practices, and company policies
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to ensure seamless coordination between front and back of house
• Maintain strong relationships with the client and internal partners through consistent communication and service execution
Preferred Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years of food service leadership experience with a strong service focus
• Proven ability to lead teams on the floor in high volume, guest facing environments
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, labor management, and service standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Passion for hospitality, service excellence, and guest experience
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Req ID: 1495492
Restaurant Associates
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