Assistant General Manager

Alvarado Restaurant Nation (ARN) is a renowned operator in the food service industry, committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences across its numerous restaurant locations. Established with a mission to uphold the highest standards of quality, service, and hospitality, ARN prides itself on fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where team members are empowered to grow and excel. This company operates multiple restaurants across various states, including Colorado, and is recognized for its dedication to community engagement and employee development. ARN offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a work environment that encourages professional advancement and personal fulfillment.

The Assistant Restaurant Leader position is a key role within ARN's operational team, serving as the right-hand to the Restaurant Leader. This role is critical in maintaining smooth and efficient restaurant operations, ensuring that the customer experience is fast, accurate, and consistently meets the company’s quality standards. The position is hourly and located in Colorado, with a pay range of $14.42 to $21.04 per hour, reflecting the company’s commitment to fairly compensating team members based on experience, skills, and performance.

In this capacity, the Assistant Restaurant Leader has the responsibility to provide additional management coverage during operating hours. This includes direct supervision of team members and shift leaders, reinforcing the company culture, and ensuring adherence to ARN's operational policies and procedures. A significant part of the role involves resolving customer complaints on-site, conducting periodic food safety audits, and contributing to the overall guest satisfaction through effective coaching and feedback to the staff. The Assistant Restaurant Leader is also tasked with operational oversight such as analyzing sales, labor, and inventory data to make proactive decisions that support margin and sales growth targets.

Additionally, this role entails maintaining financial controls including cash handling, timekeeping, and payroll accuracy, all critical to the restaurant’s efficient management. The Assistant Restaurant Leader actively participates in inventory management, food preparation oversight, and ensuring the restaurant facilities and equipment meet company standards. They also play a pivotal role in staffing, scheduling, and crew deployment adjustments to optimize shift performance and service speed.

Training and development are core elements of this role. The Assistant Restaurant Leader acts as the principal trainer for new crew members, delivering the company’s Start Training Program (STP) and providing specific sales-building techniques to cashiers. Conducting formal crew performance appraisals and recommending merit-based rewards also fall under their purview, supporting a motivated and high-performing team.

This role requires a proactive, enthusiastic individual who is a self-starter and solution-focused, able to work independently while driving the company’s mission and core values. By joining ARN as an Assistant Restaurant Leader, individuals gain the opportunity to advance their leadership skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment dedicated to customer satisfaction and operational excellence. ARN values diversity, promotes equal opportunity, and is committed to fostering a workplace that welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of background or identity.