Assistant General Manager

About the Company

We're a well-respected, growing restaurant group rooted in fresh, sustainable seafood — and we're looking for an experienced, hands-on Assistant General Manager to help lead one of our thriving locations. This is more than a management role. It's an opportunity to shape culture, grow a team, and be part of something that genuinely cares — about the food, the people, and the guest experience.

About the Role

As an Assistant General Manager, you will own various aspects of the restaurant's operations, focusing on bar and beverage leadership, team development, operational performance, guest experience, standards compliance, and culinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

Bar & beverage leadership

• Own the beverage program — from ordering and inventory to presentation and cost control.
• Set the standard for bar service excellence.

Team development

• Recruit, train, mentor, and inspire front-of-house staff.
• Build a team culture grounded in accountability, growth, and hospitality.

Operations & financial performance

• Support the GM in managing daily operations, scheduling, cost controls, vendor relationships, and overall profitability.

Guest experience

• Monitor service quality, address guest concerns with care, and continuously raise the bar on what a great dining experience looks like.

Standards & compliance

• Uphold all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain and improve SOPs that keep operations running smoothly and consistently.

Culinary collaboration

• Partner closely with chefs and the culinary team to deliver seamless service and ensure front and back of house are always aligned.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a high-volume restaurant, with a strong focus on bar and beverage operations.
• A natural leader who can coach, mentor, and motivate — not just manage.
• Financial acumen — comfortable with P&L basics, cost controls, scheduling, and inventory management.
• Strong communicator — equally effective with guests, kitchen staff, and ownership.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences — every shift, for every guest.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — you spot what needs fixing and act on it, without waiting to be asked.
• Ability to commute to or relocate to Salem, MA before start date.

Required Skills

• Proven management experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Strong focus on bar and beverage operations.
• Financial acumen.
• Strong communication skills.
• Passion for hospitality.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a multi-location restaurant group.
• Ability to develop and implement training programs.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, health & dental insurance, multiple plan options, 401(k) with matching, paid time off & vacation, paid training, employee dining discount, and a real growth path within a multi-location group.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and strive to create a welcoming environment for all employees.