Assistant General Manager

Assistant General Manager Potato Coop — Harrisburg, PA | Full-time (50 hours)| $47,000 – $52,000 per year

About Potato Coop Potato Coop is a fast casual restaurant and food truck founded in 2013 and based in Harrisburg, PA, specializing in loaded potatoes, smash burgers, cheesesteaks, and fried chicken. Our restaurant opened in 2023 and we have built a reputation for high quality food, genuine hospitality, and a team that takes pride in what they do. We promote from within — all of our leadership started on the line.

The Role

The Assistant General Manager is a 50 hour salaried management role responsible for running the restaurant as the Manager on Duty. The AGM is the General Manager’s primary operational backup — when the GM is off, the AGM owns the shift to the same standard.

This role requires full mastery of every restaurant station, consistent execution of all daily operations procedures, and the ability to lead the team without supervision. This is a hands-on cooking and leadership role — you’ll be on the line, not behind a desk.

What You’ll Do

• Run every shift to the GM standard — open, operate, and close the restaurant following all daily operations procedures. Assign stations, manage service flow, complete walkthroughs, reconcile cash, and document everything.

• Execute any station — you can be placed at any kitchen or front-of-house station and are expected to execute at a high level, including cooking on the line during service and covering multiple stations when staffing requires it.

• Hold the team accountable — assign team members to stations, enforce food quality and cleanliness standards throughout the shift, and address performance directly. The standard doesn’t change based on who’s watching.

• Oversee the weekly deep clean — when assigned, oversee and participate in the weekly restaurant cleaning and station deep-clean procedures.

• Develop toward GM responsibilities — as you grow, take on GM-adjacent tasks like scheduling and staff management.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Prior restaurant management experience (or Potato Coop Food Truck Manager experience)

• Ability to cook and execute every station at a high level during service

• Proven ability to lead a team and hold a consistent standard

• Commitment to following and enforcing standard procedures without deviation

• ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain)

• Available for full-time shifts including evenings, weekends, and some holidays

• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance

Preferred:

• Experience assisting with scheduling or staff management

• Working knowledge of Square POS and ClickUp

What We Offer

• $47,000 – $52,000 per year based on experience

• 50 hours per week (salaried, not overtime eligible)

• Pooled tips distributed to all team members based on hours worked

• 2 weeks (100 hours) paid time off per year

• Health and dental insurance — Potato Coop covers 75% of the premium

• Performance bonuses tied to labor and food cost targets

• Clear path to advancement — strong AGMs are first considered for General Manager

Pay: $47,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work evenings and weekends?
• Have you ever managed or led a team in a food service setting?
• Are you able to work 50 hours a week?

Experience:

• food service: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• driver's license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,000 - $52,000