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Assistant General Manager

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen
Crystal Lake, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
  • Join Guzman y Gomez as we grow from 8 to 15 restaurants throughout Chicagoland
  • We're a huge global business with restaurants in Australia, Singapore, Japan and the US!
  • We will set you up for success with a minimum 3 month intensive training program


As the Assistant General Manager you’ll be responsible for supporting the General Manager with the daily management of the restaurant. You will be leading the team through busy service periods, supporting crew training, proactively improving guest experience, and achieving inventory and financial management goals.


What skills & experience do I need to apply?


  • Prior experience in a similar AGM or GM position, ideally from within another high volume and fast-paced fast-food company.
  • Experience managing a restaurant P&L including controlling metrics such as labor, cost of goods sold, wastage, service times etc.
  • A proactive approach to leadership, and a passion for developing your team.
  • A passion for creating exceptional guest experiences in your restaurant - make every guest love us!


What are the perks and benefits of working at Guzman y Gomez?


  • Salary from $65k to $75k
  • Bonus potential of up to 20% of your base salary annually
  • Annual stocks (5% of annual salary) with three year vesting period
  • 401k with up to 6% company match
  • Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Vision and Dental insurance through SunLife
  • Free manager meals & half-price food when not on shift
  • Crew referral program - be rewarded for your referrals
  • Pumping music and all round good vibes!
  • District Managers who have time for you! Our District Managers oversee a small group of just 3 locations each.
  • Ongoing training and huge career growth opportunities


Ready to lead the crew? Apply now to start the conversation.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000

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