Restaurant Assistant General Manager - Gecko Hospitality
Rockford, IL 61108
About the Job
Restaurant Assistant General Manager - Fast-Casual Dining (Rockford, IL).
Are you a dedicated hospitality professional with a passion for hands-on leadership and exceptional guest experiences? We’re looking for an energetic and experienced Assistant General Manager to join our team at Rockford’s newest dining hot spot, where our award-winning, 100% scratch menu takes center stage. Whether guests are enjoying lunch with friends, celebrating family milestones, or planning catered events, we pride ourselves on delivering remarkable food and service.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay: Base salary of $52,000–$65,000, depending on experience.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a dynamic restaurant atmosphere without late-night shifts.
- Growth Opportunity: Be part of a fast-growing concept where your contributions matter.
- A chance to join a team that takes pride in its award-winning, 100% scratch menu and exceptional guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Operations: Support the General Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations in a fast-casual, team-oriented environment.
- Hands-On Management: Be an active presence on the floor, ensuring smooth service and providing guidance to staff during all shifts.
- Guest Experience: Uphold high standards of hospitality, addressing guest needs and ensuring satisfaction at every touchpoint.
- Staff Development: Train, coach, and motivate team members to deliver exceptional performance and maintain a positive workplace culture.
- Catering Support: Manage and grow the catering side of the business by coordinating orders, ensuring high-quality execution, and meeting client needs.
- Operational Excellence: Monitor inventory, scheduling, and budgets to maintain efficiency, profitability, and overall success.
Requirements:
- Proven leadership experience in the restaurant industry, ideally in a fast-casual or scratch-kitchen setting.
- Strong hands-on approach to team management and guest service.
- Experience in catering or event coordination is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities, with a focus on problem-solving and team-building.
- Availability to work flexible schedules, but with no late nights required.
This is your chance to step into an Assistant General Manager role with one of Rockford’s hottest new restaurants. From memorable in-house dining to special events and catering, this position is an opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow in an exciting, guest-focused environment.
Apply now and help us set the standard for fast-casual dining in Rockford!
Source : Gecko Hospitality