Restaurant Assistant Manager

(Bar or Kitchen Leadership Focus)

Locations: Milton & Bonney Lake, WA (2 seperate openings)

Compensation: Up to $63,000 base salary (DOE) plus performance-based bonuses

About the Role

We are an established, award-winning Pacific Northwest–based restaurant group seeking a Restaurant Assistant Manager to support daily operations at our Milton and Bonney Lake locations. This role partners closely with the General Manager to lead the team, deliver excellent guest experiences, and maintain strong operational and financial performance.

This opening is flexible for candidates with a primary strength in either front-of-house/bar leadership or back-of-house/kitchen operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with proven restaurant management experience, a commitment to service excellence, and the ability to build and sustain a positive, accountable team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in overseeing day-to-day restaurant operations
• Lead, train, schedule, and coach team members across bar or kitchen operations, depending on background
• Ensure consistent food quality, cleanliness, safety, and guest satisfaction
• Manage inventory, labor, and cost controls to support profitability goals
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and company policies
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing work environment

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment
• Background in bar/front-of-house leadership or kitchen/back-of-house operations
• Strong guest service mindset with attention to detail
• Proven ability to train, develop, and motivate hourly team members
• Solid organizational and time-management skills
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision
• Paid time off and retirement plan options
• Clear growth opportunities within a growing regional restaurant group
• Consistent scheduling support and a collaborative management culture
• Employee meals and dining perks

Why Milton & Bonney Lake

Milton and Bonney Lake are community-focused markets with strong local support for neighborhood restaurants. These roles offer the opportunity to lead engaged teams serving loyal guest bases while contributing to a well-established presence in the South Puget Sound region.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief introduction highlighting your leadership experience and whether your strengths are primarily in bar/front-of-house or kitchen/back-of-house operations. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps.