Assistant General Manager

Crying Tiger, a collaboration between James Beard Award‑nominated Chef Thai Dang and Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, will open in 2025 at 51 West Hubbard Street in Chicago’s River North.

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is hiring an Assistant General Manager with 2+ years of AGM experience.

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonus
• Paid Time Off – including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
• 401(k)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program – focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

Lettuce is a culinary‑driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people. We welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring.

• Ensure day‑to‑day business operations run smoothly.
• Assist with training, recruiting, HR and administrative duties; assist and financials / statement preparation; and assist the GM with customer service inquiries.
• Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience.
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring.
• Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback.
• Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals.
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed.
• Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items; place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders; and accept and inspect deliveries.
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams.
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy.
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed.
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience.
• 2+ years of AGM experience in a full‑service restaurant.
• Skilled in leading and developing teams.
• Experienced with inventory and BOH systems.

USD $70,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Restaurants

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