Position: Assistant General Manager (AGM)
About: Wooden Paddle is a communal, wood-fired pizzeria with artsy cocktails and good-time energy. They prioritize creating super fun dining experiences with shareable, wood-fired comfort foods, artsy cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere. As a company, they aim to provide a welcoming and enjoyable environment for their guests, focusing on hitting 10 million good-time guest experiences by 2033. Wooden Paddle started in 2013 and continues to grow, with plans for expansion including opening another location in La Grange in early 2025, an event venue named Remi in early 2025, and a rooftop bar in late 2026. Opportunities for growth within the company are abundant, reflecting their commitment to reinvesting in themselves and their people.
Requirements: At least 3 years of high-volume restaurant experience in an Assistant General Manager role, or similar; A Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or similar preferred; Must be at least 21 years old; Must have open availability; Must have the ability to regularly work 45+ hours per week; Must have a valid driver’s license and sole access to a personal vehicle; Must have current ServSafe Manager and BASSET Certifications; Familiarity with Toast POS, SevenRooms, and 7shifts, a plus
Benefits: Vision, Medical, Dental, Paid Time Off, Retirement, PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance with 50% contribution, 401K retirement savings plan with 3% company match, 1 week of paid time off, A generous, never-expires $150 monthly food and drink allowance, Typically back-to-back days off, A free $25 dining allowance every day you work, A 50% employee discount on food before and after your shifts, A 20% employee discount on food and drinks anytime you’re not working, for you and your whole table, Attendance at fun, ‘State of the Company’ company events twice a year, Access to lots of company-paid business coaching and resources, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and your birthday off, automatically, The opportunity for quick growth within a forward-thinking and rapidly-growing company that regularly reinvests in itself and its people
