Assistant Restaurant Manager

SWGP Brands is Hiring an Assistant Restaurant Manager!

SWGP Brands is seeking an experienced and highly capable Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead a busy, full-service scratch kitchen steakhouse. This role is designed for a strong operator who can confidently run the entire restaurant when the GM is off-duty. The ideal candidate has both FOH and BOH experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is ready to take the next step toward full GM responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across FOH and BOH, ensuring smooth communication between service and kitchen teams.
• Hire, train, and mentor staff; build schedules and hold team members accountable to performance standards.
• Maintain scratch-kitchen food quality, consistency, and health/safety compliance.
• Manage labor, food, and beverage costs, helping the GM drive overall profitability.
• Serve as acting GM when required, making operational decisions and ensuring excellent guest service.
• Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally, reinforcing a high-hospitality culture.
• Assist with vendor relationships, inventory management, and ordering.

Requirements

• 2+ years of restaurant management or supervisory experience in a full-service, scratch kitchen environment (steakhouse experience preferred).
• Proven leadership skills; able to motivate and develop teams.
• Strong operational and financial management understanding (POS systems, inventory, cost controls).
• Calm under pressure, with the ability to manage high-volume service effectively.
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• PTO
• Competitive salary ($47K–$57K DOE) + performance-based bonuses.
• Clear path to Restaurant Manager/GM within SWGP Brands.
• Supportive leadership culture, professional development, and a strong team environment.