What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Manager position at Reid's Fine Foods?
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits
Reid's is the Carolina's leading specialty food store and a favorite culinary destination. Reid's specializes in superior meats, wines, regional provisions, locally grown produce, seasonally fresh meals & gift baskets for our loyal customer base.
Reid's is looking for hardworking, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable people to join our team! We offer a safe and exciting work environment with the opportunity to learn and grow within the company.
In addition to a positive work environment and opportunities for career growth, Reid's offers medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, commuter benefits, discounts, and more!
Job Summary
Reid’s Fine Foods is looking for a strong, hands-on Assistant General Manager who wants more than just a management position — we are looking for someone who wants to build a career and develop into a future General Manager.
At Reid’s, our managers lead from the floor. They set the example for hospitality, accountability, operational standards and team performance every day.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Assistant General Manager to support daily operations across our specialty retail, café, and foodservice offerings. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while delivering exceptional service and maintaining Reid’s standards of quality, hospitality, and professionalism. The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude, strong leadership skills, and prior management experience in foodservice, retail, or hospitality, with the ability to engage both guests and team members to create a welcoming and memorable experience.
Responsibilities
AGM → General Manager
We want leaders who are hungry to learn the business, take ownership and grow with Reid’s.
If you are looking for a management role where performance is recognized and there is a real opportunity to advance, we would love to meet you.
Join Reid’s Fine Foods and build your career with us.
Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Reid's is the Carolina's leading specialty food store and a favorite culinary destination. Reid's specializes in superior meats, wines, regional provisions, locally grown produce, seasonally fresh meals & gift baskets for our loyal customer base.
Reid's is looking for hardworking, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable people to join our team! We offer a safe and exciting work environment with the opportunity to learn and grow within the company.
In addition to a positive work environment and opportunities for career growth, Reid's offers medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, commuter benefits, discounts, and more!
Job Summary
Reid’s Fine Foods is looking for a strong, hands-on Assistant General Manager who wants more than just a management position — we are looking for someone who wants to build a career and develop into a future General Manager.
At Reid’s, our managers lead from the floor. They set the example for hospitality, accountability, operational standards and team performance every day.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Assistant General Manager to support daily operations across our specialty retail, café, and foodservice offerings. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while delivering exceptional service and maintaining Reid’s standards of quality, hospitality, and professionalism. The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude, strong leadership skills, and prior management experience in foodservice, retail, or hospitality, with the ability to engage both guests and team members to create a welcoming and memorable experience.
Responsibilities
- Embody our standards of excellence and inspire your team to do the same.
- Follow all policies and procedures created to help you maximize your venue’s potential.
- Find qualified talent for open positions and foster the growth of your restaurant employees.
- Develop business solutions that make operations better (not just easier).
- Initiate community outreach to boost awareness, sales, and your restaurant’s reputation.
- Ordering product for the store.
- Maintaining a labor budget and keeping up with food costs and waste to specified goals.
- Maintaining communications with general manger, executive chef, and all delivery drivers.
- Ensuring quality is up to Reid’s Fine Foods standards.
- Must help with monthly inventory count.
- Must help with any schedules for store.
- Responsible for making sure the guests receive the best service possible, staff is following policies, and working to the best of their abilities.
- Assists general manager with the interviewing and training process.
- Assists general manager with disciplinary actions.
- Must understand food safety and sanitation, Serve Safe is required for this position.
- Must be able to manage time appropriately.
- Must be able to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Must be able to handle customer complaints and make the situation right for the customer.
- Previous restaurant, retail, hospitality or food-service management experience
- Strong potential and desire to grow into a General Manager role
- Leads by example and is present on the floor
- Passion for hospitality and taking care of guests
- Ability to coach, train and hold employees accountable
- Strong understanding of labor, scheduling, inventory and cost controls
- Ability to follow and consistently enforce company SOPs and policies
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
- Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills
- Takes ownership of results — sales, labor, service and team performance
- Must have ability to lift 25lbs or more.
- Ability to stand/walk for 8 or more hours per shift.
- Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts
- Growth Opportunities
AGM → General Manager
We want leaders who are hungry to learn the business, take ownership and grow with Reid’s.
If you are looking for a management role where performance is recognized and there is a real opportunity to advance, we would love to meet you.
Join Reid’s Fine Foods and build your career with us.