Job Description

Assistant General Manager

Leaders at Dewey's get:

Great training and clear expectations from day one

A company partner who hires, trains, and operates with purpose and values at the center

A structured and organized approach to running great restaurants

Excellent work/life balance with 4045 hour work weeks

Next-level benefits: 10 days of PTO your first year, 401k matching, paid parental leave, tuition/loan payback (up to $3,000/year), loyalty bonus, closed on major holidays, and more

The support to growboth as a professional and as a person

We want you to succeed and achieve your goals. Whether you're sharpening your leadership skills or growing toward your first GM role, we'll help you get there.

Our leaders create team-first environments that put people before everything elsebecause we believe that's what leads to great food, great service, and great experiences.

Previous leadership experience is a plus, but it's not required. We hire for potential, values, and mindset.

Qualities we value in our Leaders:

Open-minded

Positive

Transparent and respectful

Organized and efficient

Fun!!!

If you're a warm, caring person who loves to serve, support others, and growwe can't wait to meet you.

Requirements

Reports to: General Manager

As an Assistant General Manager (AGM), I share responsibilities with the General Manager (GM) for the total operations of a single Dewey's restaurant. This includes building sales, managing profit and loss, hiring and training both management and hourly teams, executing safety and sanitation practices, delivering high-quality food, and creating outstanding guest experiences. I also help lead kitchen operations, including hiring, training, and team development.

The AGM supports the GM in creating and executing restaurant-specific plans to meet goals, and shares responsibility for maintaining a clean, safe, and functional environment.

As Assistant General Manager, I will at all times support the following areas:

Our Vision, Strategy, Purpose, and Values

Defining and modeling a strong, positive culture in our store

Store performance in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and budgets

Supporting follow-through on details and implementation of new ideas or changes

Ideal Candidate Experience:

Maintains high standards for cleanliness, sanitation, food quality, and guest satisfaction

12 years of leadership experience in a restaurant or similar guest-facing role (shift lead, supervisor, etc.)

Has helped build or influence a strong team culture

Can self-manage, identify problems, and take action to improve outcomes

Applies critical thinking and sound judgment in problem-solving

Familiar with interviewing and hiring team members, or eager to grow into this responsibility

Has experience coaching others and helping them reach goals

Brings a goal-oriented mindset and follows through on commitments

Comfortable navigating change with an open, solutions-focused attitude

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with solid basic math

Available to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and some holidays

Comfortable collaborating with people from all backgrounds and experiences

At least 21 years of age

Has reliable transportation

Holds a high school diploma or equivalent

Passionate about great hospitality and leading great people

Physically able to stand for 9-hour shifts and lift up to 40 pounds

Energetic, self-motivated, dependable, and eager to grow

Comfortable using basic technology and computer systems

ServSafe Manager certification (or willingness to complete during onboarding)

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