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Assistant Manager

Hugh Baby's BBQ & Burger Shop
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026

Our Assistant Managers are strong leaders responsible for driving the successful day-to-day operations of our restaurants, including managing our dining rooms and kitchens, developing all team members, and handling administrative work. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of restaurant Management experience in a fast-paced environment.

We’re a growing, founder-driven hospitality outfit looking for the next generation of incredible leaders. We’re seeking positive, driven, and naturally hospitable Assistant Managers who love to serve.

Qualifications (You MUST):

  • Bring at least two (2) years of previous restaurant Management experience in a high-volume environment
  • Have proven leadership skills
  • Excel at coaching, training, and developing our people to deliver excellence at every level
  • Be positive and hospitable by nature
  • Be responsive and adaptable
  • Bring an understanding of financial aspects and business operations of restaurants
  • Be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities (You MUST):

  • Positively lead and develop your team
  • Maintain our commitment to hospitality and culinary excellence
  • Manage all day-to-day restaurant operations
  • Oversee inventory, quality, and safety
  • Control food and labor costs
  • Handle payroll and scheduling
  • Clean and organize the restaurant
  • Manage the physical building/facility
  • Excel at coaching, training, and developing our people to deliver excellence at every level
  • Consistently run great shifts, and “WOW” our guests at every turn
  • Motivate and inspire your crew
  • Do great work, and have fun doing it!

BENEFITS

- Highly-competitive salary Quarterly Bonuses

- Career Growth Opportunities

- *FREE* Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance policies for you and your family. Managers are eligible to enroll in our insurance plans within the first 30 days of employment.

- EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Our EAP includes a $20k life insurance policy and three (3) counselor visits a year.

- Manager Referral Program - Unlimited referrals (up to $1,000 per referral). It pays to have good friends!

- Paid Vacation (Two Full Weeks)

- Meal Benefits (Managers eat free)

EOE: Hugh-Baby’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and we value and embrace a diverse workforce.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental and physical), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital, military and veteran status.

Hugh-Baby’s will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Hugh-Baby’s BBQ & Burger Shop is a Nashville-born burger and barbecue spot dedicated to simple, delicious food and warm Southern hospitality. The vision of restaurateur and founder Pat Martin, Hugh-Baby’s is a loving tribute to the small-town eateries Martin frequented in his childhood. Hugh-Baby’s opened in 2017, following the success of Martin’s first restaurant, Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint (established 2006). A leader in American barbecue, Pat Martin and Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint will celebrate the restaurant’s 16th Anniversary in October 2022. Today, there are 10 Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint locations sprinkled across Nashville, Charleston (SC), Birmingham (AL), and Louisville (KY), in addition to the three Hugh-Baby’s in Nashville. Ours is a growing hospitality outfit that places our team above all. Join our team - Apply Today!
Visit hughbabys.com/careers to learn more.

Salary : $50,000 - $62,500

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