Restaurant Assistant General Manager (AGM)

Wooden Paddle is a vibrant and rapidly growing restaurant and catering company established in 2013. Over the past 11 years, it has crafted a unique identity as "The Place You Want to Be," specializing in creating super fun dining experiences that leave a lasting impression. Known for its shareable, wood-fired comfort foods and artsy cocktails, Wooden Paddle brings a high-energy, good-time vibe to every guest interaction. The company prides itself on not only delivering exceptional food and drink but also on fostering an energetic and welcoming atmosphere where hospitality is taken extremely seriously. As a dynamic establishment, Wooden Paddle is committed to hitting a milestone of 10 million good-time guest experiences by 2033, proving its ambitious vision and dedication to guest satisfaction and team excellence.

The role of Assistant General Manager at Wooden Paddle is a full-time, salaried position offering a yearly compensation between $55,000 and $75,000, contingent on experience, with additional bonus potential based on sales, profitability, and project completion. This role is perfect for an energetic, hands-on leader who is passionate about hospitality and team development. The Assistant General Manager will be an integral part of the management team, responsible for cultivating a highly efficient and motivated dining room team. This includes providing hands-on, side-by-side coaching, training staff to master service steps, and delivering real-time feedback that promotes continuous growth and elevated performance.

In this role, ensuring every guest receives consistently excellent hospitality from arrival to departure is paramount. The Assistant General Manager will oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning of the restaurant even in high-pressure situations. This person will take charge of staffing and labor cost controls, maintaining optimal levels to balance service quality without exceeding budget. Additionally, they will uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation to guarantee a ready-to-show dining environment.

This position demands a flexible schedule typically consisting of 45 hours per week over five days, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The company supports a semi-set schedule with the benefit of typically having back-to-back days off. Wooden Paddle values team members who embrace its core values of being high-energy self-starters, resourceful problem solvers, committed to excellence but who also maintain a positive and humble attitude. This is an evolving role in a dynamic industry and company that embraces change and innovation to stay ahead in the hospitality scene.