Restaurant Assistant General Manager - Pennsylvania

Patrice & Associates is seeking a hands-on, hospitality-driven Restaurant Assistant General Manager to support daily FOH operations, lead by example on the floor, coach staff, and partner with the GM to deliver exceptional guest experiences while optimizing labor, costs, and operational standards.

• Partner with the General Manager to oversee all front-of-house operations for smooth, efficient service
• Lead by example on the floor: greet guests, run food and drinks, bus tables, and assist behind the bar as needed
• Supervise, train, coach, and provide feedback to FOH staff
• Maintain a strong guest-first focus; address concerns promptly and resolve issues to create memorable experiences
• Assist with scheduling, payroll management, labor efficiency, and daily shift planning
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure seamless FOH/BOH communication and coordination
• Uphold cleanliness, organization, and adherence to health and safety protocols
• Monitor inventory, assist with ordering, and help control costs
• Contribute to staff recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies
• Utilize POS systems and basic reporting to support data-driven decisions and operational improvements

• Minimum 2 years of restaurant management experience (AGM, FOH Manager, or equivalent) in a full-service, high-volume environment
• Hands-on leadership style with willingness to step into any role to support the team
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
• Proven guest service abilities with professional de-escalation skills
• Organizational proficiency with scheduling, payroll, and inventory management
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of the leadership team
• Knowledge of POS systems, cash handling, and basic financial reporting
• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence
• Adaptability, quick decision-making under pressure, and team collaboration
• EOE: Equal Opportunity Employer

• $60,000- $70,000 plus bonus

• Medical Insurance

• PTO

With over 175 offices and 350 recruiters in the US and Canada, we have connections that build rewarding careers and grow great brands. Our franchisees and recruiters are here for you without boundary restrictions! Want to move to another state? Want to hire managers throughout North America? We are unique in that our franchisees can work the entire country while offering you one point of contact for all your needs whether you want to hire managers or look for a job in multiple states.

Our clients include nationwide and local restaurants, hotels, retail and grocery chains, assisted living facilities, hospitals, airport concourse outlets, spas, catering and wedding venues, casinos, companies that hire sales and customer service representatives and much more.

Patrice & Associates is the largest and most successful hospitality and retail Executive Search firm in North America and has been in business for more than 25 years. Over these years, we have honed our methods that make us stand apart from our competition.

“To help hospitality industry leaders hire the best talent and help great talent find the best opportunities.”

EOE- Equal Opportunity Employer