Assistant General Manager

Job Description

Assistant General Manager, New Restaurant Concept

Location: Calgary, AB

Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Join the Opening Leadership Team

This is an opportunity to join the opening leadership team for a new restaurant concept. You will play a key role in shaping culture, standards, and execution from the ground up while building toward a high profile launch.

About the Opportunity

We are launching a new restaurant concept and are building our leadership team ahead of opening. The successful Assistant General Manager will be hired now and trained within one of our current operating restaurants for several months prior to launch. This provides the opportunity to learn our systems, culture, and service standards in a live environment before helping lead the new concept from opening onward.

About Us

We are an upcoming, high-performing restaurant concept focused on delivering standout food, beverage, and hospitality in a vibrant, guest-driven environment. Our approach blends strong operational standards with genuine, personable service. We are building a leadership team that values culture, accountability, and results, and we are looking for an Assistant General Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first setting.

The Role

The Assistant General Manager supports overall restaurant operations, team development, and guest experience while partnering closely with the General Manager and Chef team. This role is both strategic and hands-on and is ideal for a leader who enjoys being on the floor, coaching teams, and driving performance through strong execution and culture.

You help set the tone daily: professional, approachable, and operationally sharp.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily restaurant operations across all FOH functions
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and service staff
• Maintain a polished, welcoming standard of service and hospitality
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management
• Manage scheduling and labour controls to hit financial targets
• Support inventory, ordering, and cost controls
• Uphold health, safety, and employment standards compliance
• Act as manager on duty and maintain strong on-floor leadership presence
• Handle guest feedback and service recovery with professionalism
• Partner with the GM on financial performance, reporting, and improvement plans
• Help drive sales through service execution and local store initiatives
• Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and team engagement

Qualifications

• 2 to 4+ years of restaurant leadership experience, AGM, Bar Manager, or Senior Manager level
• Experience in a high-volume polished casual or upscale environment preferred
• Strong understanding of labour management and cost controls
• Comfortable with scheduling, reporting, and operational systems
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Proven ability to lead from the floor
• Calm and effective under pressure
• Guest-first mindset with strong problem-solving ability

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: CA$67,500 to CA$80,000 per year, based on experience and total compensation structure.

• Health benefits
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Performance growth opportunities
• Supportive ownership and leadership structure
• Career development pathways as the concept grows

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,500.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person