Assistant General Manager Upscale High-Volume Dining

Job Description

Assistant General Manager – Upscale High-Volume Restaurant

We are seeking a hands-on Assistant General Manager who thrives in a high-touch, high-volume upscale dining environment where leadership presence is essential.

This is a guest-facing leadership role in a refined, high-energy service setting where consistency, hospitality, and floor presence define success.

What You Will Do

Lead daily FOH operations with a visible, guest-facing leadership style

Support the General Manager in driving sales, service execution, and team accountability

Build strong relationships with regular guests in a highly personalized service culture

Maintain polished service standards during high-volume peak periods

Train and develop FOH staff in elevated hospitality execution

Support financial performance and bonus-driven sales goals

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are NOT seeking QSR or casual dining backgrounds.

Strong candidates come from:

Upscale independent restaurants (bistro, fine dining, chef-driven concepts)

NYC-style or high-end urban dining environments

High-volume, polished service operations

Strong guest engagement + visible floor leadership experience

You should be comfortable running a room, engaging guests, and leading service in real time.

Must Have

FOH leadership experience (AGM, Service Manager, or senior floor role)

Background in high-check, upscale dining environments

Ability to balance volume with refined service standards

Hands-on leadership style (not office-based management)

Comfort with performance-based bonus structure

Not a Fit

QSR / fast food / fast casual backgrounds

Banquet-only or low-guest interaction roles

Corporate-only management with no floor presence

Operators who avoid direct guest engagement

Why This Role Stands Out

Established, highly respected upscale dining environment

Strong guest loyalty and repeat business culture

NYC-level hospitality standards in a Midwest market

Strong earning potential with performance bonus structure

Long-standing, stable restaurant group environment

Compensation

$75,000 base salary + up to $1,200/month performance bonus

Location

Columbus, OH

If you are a hospitality leader who thrives in high-end, high-energy, guest-focused environments, this is a strong opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role.Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Full-time