Assistant General Manager Restaurant

Recruiting Partner: Fred Lutz

Houston, Texas | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $60,000 to $65,000 | Job ID: 168893

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Assistant General Manager – Upscale, Scratch Restaurant

Location: Houston, TX

Compensation: $64,000–$68,000 annually + performance bonus

Benefits: Healthcare coverage (50% subsidized for the individual), Paid Time Off (earned at one week every six months)

About Us

We are a dynamic, full-service restaurant concept that blends cultural inspiration with modern dining. Our mission is to deliver exceptional hospitality and distinctive flavors in a vibrant, upscale environment. We are seeking an Assistant General Manager (AGM) to join our leadership team and help drive operational excellence, team development, and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the General Manager in overseeing daily operations and act as Manager-in-Charge when needed
  • Ensure an outstanding guest experience by maintaining high service standards and resolving concerns promptly
  • Lead, train, and mentor staff to foster a positive, high-performing team culture
  • Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls to achieve financial targets
  • Uphold food safety, sanitation, and compliance with labor and health regulations
  • Contribute to marketing initiatives and community engagement efforts to build brand loyalty
  • Analyze sales reports and operational metrics to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency
  • Model the brand’s values and mission, ensuring consistency across all aspects of the guest experience

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of leadership experience in upscale or high-volume full-service restaurants
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with a proven ability to inspire and retain teams
  • Solid understanding of financial management, including food and labor cost controls
  • Guest-centric mindset with a passion for hospitality and cultural storytelling
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with bonus potential
  • Healthcare coverage with 50% subsidy for the individual
  • PTO earned at one week every six months
  • Opportunity to grow with a concept that values innovation, culture, and hospitality

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a restaurant concept that values both culture and operational excellence, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your leadership experience.

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 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: 168893

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether 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 work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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