Assistant General Manager – Kitchen / Catering (Growth to GM)

Description

High Growth Role | Travel | Path to General Manager
Brook Park, OH

If you're looking for a role where you can actually grow, lead, and take ownership, this is it.

We are not hiring someone to “help manage shifts.” We are hiring and developing future General Managers.

You’ll be based in our Brook Park location, operating out of a large, high-capacity kitchen with upcoming upgrades and major growth potential. This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where you can learn the business, build a team, and position yourself to run your own location.

What’s In It For You

• Fast-track path to General Manager (based on performance, not tenure) 
• Quarterly travel to gain real multi-location leadership experience 
• Opportunity to take over your own location as we grow 
• High ownership role – your performance directly impacts results 
• Hands-on training in operations, financials, and leadership 
• Be part of a growing operation with real upside 
• Work in a large kitchen with planned upgrades and expansion 

What You’ll Be Doing

Own the Operation (with support)

• Drive daily performance in sales, labor, and cost control 
• Take ownership of execution, accuracy, and efficiency 
• Learn to make decisions that directly impact profitability 

Lead From the Front

• Set the standard for performance, urgency, and accountability 
• Coach underperformers and develop strong team members 
• Build a culture where people take pride in their work 

Execute at a High Level

• Ensure every order is accurate, on time, and meets company standards 
• Solve problems quickly—no excuses, just solutions 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe environment 

Travel & Learn

• Support other locations and gain exposure to different operations 
• Learn how top-performing teams operate 
• Build the experience needed to confidently run your own unit 

Improve the Business

• Identify inefficiencies and fix them 
• Bring ideas that improve speed, quality, and cost control 
• Help implement systems that allow the company to scale 

Compensation & Growth Opportunity

Base Salary:
$52,000 – $65,000 annually

Performance Bonus:
Earn an additional 8–12% annually based on:

• Sales and growth performance 
• Labor and food cost control 
• Operational accuracy and execution 
• Team performance and retention 

Total Compensation Potential: ~$56,000 – $72,000

Career Path (Performance-Based)

• Assistant General Manager 
• General Manager (~$75K with higher bonus structure) 
• Multi-Unit / Area Leadership 

If you perform, you will move up. Simple as that.

Requirements

Experience

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in hospitality, foodservice, or a high-volume environment 
• Experience managing teams, not just working on one 

Leadership

• You hold people accountable and don’t avoid tough conversations 
• You lead by example and set the pace for the team 
• You can motivate, coach, and improve team performance 

Operations

• Strong understanding of scheduling, labor control, and efficiency 
• Experience with inventory, ordering, and cost management 
• Ability to learn and apply financial performance metrics 

Mindset

• You want to grow into a General Manager role 
• You take ownership—no excuses 
• You perform well under pressure and in fast-paced environments 
• You are solution-oriented and action-driven 

Flexibility & Travel

• Willing and able to travel periodically (quarterly) 
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods 
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs 
• Comfortable working in a kitchen and production environment 

Certifications

• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire) 

Why This Version Works

This will:

• Attract GM-ready or near-GM candidates, not just supervisors 
• Filter out weaker applicants (they won’t apply) 
• Pull in people motivated by ownership growth upside

Salary : $52,000 - $65,000