Assistant General Manager Campus Restaurant Operations
Help run a high-volume campus restaurant through two focused semesters, then enjoy an extended summer break that aligns with the academic calendar. Most restaurant management jobs run nearly year-round with little time away. This role is different. During the roughly thirty-two-week academic operating season, you'll help lead every part of a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant. At the end of the school year, our campus locations close for the summer, and team members are separated from employment for the off-season, with the opportunity to return for the following academic year based on business needs and performance. It's a unique schedule that offers time to recharge, travel, spend time with family, pursue other opportunities, or simply enjoy the summer before returning to campus operations.
Why this role is different
- A schedule built around the academic calendar.
- Work hard during the busy campus season, then enjoy an extended summer break while the university is on recess.
- A campus, not a chain box. Be part of an operation embedded in campus life, with the energy and rhythm of the school year.
- Steadier, high-volume business. Campus meal-plan infrastructure provides more predictable traffic than many traditional restaurant concepts.
- Real room to grow. Strong Assistant General Managers have opportunities to advance into General Manager, multi-unit, and field leadership roles as we continue to expand.
- Meaningful leadership. Play a key role in restaurant performance, team development, operational execution, and business results.
What you'll do
- Lead your team. Recruit, hire, train, coach, and retain a strong front- and back-of-house team while building a culture of accountability, teamwork, and hospitality.
- Run the operation. Help direct daily operations, maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation, and oversee inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships.
- Support the business. Assist with labor management, food cost, controllable expenses, and restaurant financial performance while using sales and operational data to drive results.
- Drive the guest experience. Set the standard for hospitality, resolve guest concerns professionally, and ensure consistent execution of brand standards every day.
What we're looking for
- 3–5 years of restaurant management experience with increasing responsibility.
- At least 2 years leading supervisors or large hourly teams.
- Strong leadership, financial acumen, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- A genuine commitment to hospitality and delivering an outstanding guest experience.
Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits
- Hourly, non-exempt position with overtime paid in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Healthcare, dental, vision, sick leave, and 401(k) eligibility.
- Performance-based advancement opportunities and clear career paths into General Manager, multi-unit, and field leadership roles.
- Must be able to stand and move for extended periods and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.