Assistant General Manager
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Restaurant/Food Service
Restaurant Manager
Assistant General Manager – Bel Air Cantina
Are you an experienced restaurant leader who’s ready to take the next step in your career?
We’re looking for an Assistant General Manager who can help lead a high-performing team, deliver an outstanding guest experience, and support the overall success of the restaurant. This is a hands-on leadership role with meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to continue developing toward a General Manager position.
What You’ll DoWorking closely with the General Manager, you’ll help oversee daily restaurant operations, including:
- Leading, coaching, and developing managers and hourly team members
- Serving as the restaurant’s leader when the General Manager is unavailable
- Creating a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture
- Ensuring exceptional hospitality and consistent food and beverage quality
- Supporting recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, and team member retention
- Helping manage labor, food costs, inventory, sales, and restaurant performance
- Maintaining restaurant cleanliness, safety, licensing, and operational compliance
- Resolving guest concerns promptly and professionally
- Conducting effective pre-shift meetings and communicating daily priorities
- Holding team members accountable to company policies and performance expectations
- Assisting with opening, closing, cash-handling, and administrative responsibilities
- Supporting other company locations when occasional business needs arise
Our ideal candidate is a dependable and approachable leader who communicates clearly, leads by example, and is ready to take ownership of restaurant results.
Qualifications include:- At least two years of restaurant management experience
- Previous experience as an Assistant General Manager, Restaurant Manager, or similar leader preferred
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development skills
- Working knowledge of scheduling, labor management, inventory, and cost controls
- Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Reliable transportation
- Bilingual skills are a plus
A current Wisconsin Food Manager Certification and local operator’s license are preferred. We can assist the selected candidate with required certifications and eligible licensing expenses.
Schedule and Work Environment- Five-day workweek with two scheduled days off
- Approximately 45 or more hours per week, based on business needs9n
This position requires the ability to:
- Stand and walk for extended periods, sometimes up to 10 hours
- Work actively throughout the restaurant and assist the team as needed
- Occasionally lift or move restaurant products and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
- Meet the scheduling and physical demands of a busy restaurant operation
If you’re ready to grow your leadership career and help build an exceptional restaurant team, we’d love to meet you.
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Bel Air Cantina is a Wisconsin staple with a tremendous lineup of tacos, mouthwatering margaritas, and more. Chef Noe mixes traditional Mexican cooking with unique flavors and techniques for a menu that’s deliciously different and full of fresh ingredients. The Bel Air vibe is at once laid-back and full of energy—the perfect spot to gather. Inspired by authenticity, defined by innovation, Bel Air brings warmth and sincerity to a dining experience like no other.
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