Restaurant - AGM- Assistant General Manager - $75K

Gecko Hospitality

San Mateo, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Dental Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Fast Food, Food Safety, Insurance, Inventory Management, Leadership, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Operations, Order Management, Payroll Administration, Profit & Loss, Regulations, Restaurant, Revenue Growth, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Operations, Sanitation, ServSafe Certification, Service Delivery, Team Building, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vision Plan
LOCATION
San Mateo, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
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
  • 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!

About the Company

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Gecko Hospitality

Gecko Hospitality© makes best-fit career connections between management-level hospitality professionals and the industry's most notable employers. In twelve short years, we have become the nation's largest hospitality recruiting firm for hotels, restaurants, casinos, clubs, and resorts. Through our thirty-seven (37) regional offices and 75+ recruiters, we have earned the trust of numerous Fortune 500 hospitality organizations and countless senior-level professionals — who turn to us daily to help them best manage their careers

INDUSTRY
Hotels and Lodging
WEBSITE
http://www.geckohospitality.com/