Assistant Restaurant General Manager

San Mateo, CA

Base Salary up to $75,000 (commensurate with experience)

Join a dynamic, award-winning restaurant group that's growing nationally!

Our client is an exciting, fast-growing hospitality organization with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences. With multiple successful concepts and aggressive expansion plans across the country, this is a fantastic opportunity for a driven hospitality professional to advance their career in a supportive, high-energy environment.

About the Role

As Assistant Restaurant General Manager, you will play a critical leadership role supporting the General Manager in all aspects of daily operations. You’ll help drive performance, develop a high-performing team, and deliver outstanding guest service in a fast-paced restaurant setting. This position offers significant growth potential as the company continues its national expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in overseeing full restaurant operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house teams
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and mentoring team members to maintain high performance standards
• Ensure exceptional guest service and resolve any guest concerns promptly and professionally
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, health, and sanitation regulations
• Help manage inventory, ordering, costs, and profitability targets
• Open and close the restaurant as needed; fill in for the GM during absences
• Drive sales initiatives and contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture
• Support administrative tasks including payroll, reporting, and vendor relationships

What We're Looking For

• 2–5+ years of restaurant management experience (Assistant GM or similar leadership role preferred), ideally in casual dining or fast-casual environments
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Proven ability to manage costs, drive sales, and maintain operational excellence
• Passion for hospitality and guest satisfaction
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Food Handler/ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)

Comprehensive Benefits Package

We offer a robust benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Paid Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Discounted Tickets and Perks
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
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• Free Employee Meals

Why Join This Team?

This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to grow with a nationally expanding company that values its people, invests in development, and celebrates success. You’ll work with a talented team in a positive culture where your contributions directly impact results.

Location: San Mateo, CA (and surrounding Bay Area opportunities as the group grows)

Compensation: Base salary up to $75,000, plus potential performance bonuses and benefits as outlined.

Ready to take the next step in your restaurant management career with a winning organization?

Apply today!