Assistant General Manager

Recruiting Partner: Patrick Walker

Virginia Beach, Virginia | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $75,000 to $85,000 | Job ID: 167092

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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant General Manager to help lead daily restaurant and bar operations in partnership with the General Manager. As part of a respected and growing hospitality group, this is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role focused on guest satisfaction, operational excellence, and team development.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, inspires high-performing teams, and consistently delivers exceptional guest experiences. This role serves as a vital bridge between leadership and staff, ensuring smooth operations, strong communication, and a culture rooted in hospitality and accountability.

Assistant General Manager Benefits/Compensation:

  • Competitive base salary ($75K–$85K) plus quarterly performance-based bonuses
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid parental leave and weekly pay
  • Annual merit increase
  • Career growth opportunities within a nationally expanding hospitality group

Assistant General Manager Requirements/Responsibilities:

  • 3+ years of management experience in upscale, full-service dining environments
  • Partner with the General Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring consistency across food, beverage, and service standards
  • Step into operational leadership responsibilities in the General Manager’s absence
  • Supervise both FOH and BOH teams, ensuring efficiency, guest satisfaction, and adherence to company policies
  • Support recruiting, training, and development of staff to build a high-performing and engaged team
  • Assist in managing budgets, labor forecasting, and P&L reporting to drive profitability and control costs
  • Lead by example on the floor, maintaining visibility and engaging with guests to ensure exceptional experiences
  • Foster collaboration across departments, ensuring alignment between culinary and service teams
  • Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and labor regulations; train staff on responsible alcohol service
  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or Business preferred; ServSafe and TIPS certifications required or ability to obtain upon hire

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 167092

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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