Assistant Manager - Emerging Leadership Program (Path to General Manager)

Location: South San Francisco, California

Salary: $75,000 (range $70,000–$75,000 depending on experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a high-potential Assistant Manager for an exciting emerging leadership role in South San Francisco. This position is specifically designed for a driven Assistant Manager or developing General Manager ready to take the next step in their career. You will work closely with the current General Manager, gain hands-on operational experience, and participate in structured leadership development to prepare you for full General Manager responsibility.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong QSR or fast-casual background who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments and is eager to grow into store leadership. You’ll play a key role in daily operations while building the skills, knowledge, and team impact needed for long-term success within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Support: Assist with all aspects of daily store operations, including opening/closing procedures, shift management, and seamless guest service execution.
• Team Leadership: Support hiring, training, coaching, and performance development for hourly team members to elevate overall team performance.
• Quality & Safety: Maintain strict adherence to food safety standards, brand protocols, and operational systems.
• Financial Awareness: Learn and contribute to labor management, inventory control, and cost-control practices to drive profitability.
• Guest Experience: Model exceptional hospitality standards and help create a consistently welcoming, efficient, and service-focused environment.
• Leadership Development: Actively participate in structured training and mentoring programs designed to prepare you for future General Manager responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience: Strong background in QSR or fast-casual restaurant concepts is strongly preferred.
• Leadership Potential: Demonstrated interest and readiness to develop into a full General Manager role.
• High-Volume Experience: Proven success in high-volume operations is a significant plus.
• Systems & Standards: Familiarity with corporate systems, structured training programs, and operational standards.
• Skills: Excellent communication, coaching, problem-solving, and interpersonal abilities.
• Fit: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and results-driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $70,000–$75,000 base (targeting $75,000 for strong candidates).
• Performance Incentives: Quarterly bonus opportunities based on store performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and other standard benefits package.
• Career Growth: Clear, structured advancement pathway into a General Manager role with ongoing leadership development support.

Why Join Us?

This role offers more than a job — it provides a deliberate career acceleration track for someone ready to step into leadership. You’ll receive direct mentorship from an experienced General Manager, gain broad operational exposure, and build the foundation needed to run your own store successfully.

If you are a hands-on leader with QSR experience, a passion for team development, and the drive to grow into full GM responsibility, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief note on why this emerging leadership opportunity aligns with your career goals.