Assistant Manager

The Opportunity

Aubergine Kitchen is a fast-growing, health-forward fast-casual brand operating across Utah, Arizona, Idaho, and Nevada - with several new locations opening in the next 18 months. Our mission is changing lives with real food, and we take pride in offering food that is both delicious and genuinely good for you.

As we grow, we need Assistant Managers who are ready to step into the leadership gap - running shifts with confidence, developing the crew around them, and partnering closely with the GM to keep the restaurant performing at a high level.

This is not a background role. The best AMs at Aubergine are on the floor, in the kitchen, and in the conversations that matter - building the habits and relationships that make great teams possible. If you are looking to grow into a GM role, this is where that path begins.

• Run assigned shifts across both front and back of house - organized, present, and setting the pace for the team
• Ensure all processes are executed to Aubergine Kitchen standards every shift, not just when the GM is watching
• Monitor the floor, identify what needs attention, and step in or redirect without waiting to be asked
• Maintain compliance with food safety standards and health regulations during every shift you lead
• Prepare shift recaps for the GM that honestly reflect what happened - successes, challenges, and what you did about them

The most important thing an Assistant Manager does at Aubergine is help the people around them get better.

• Support the onboarding of new team members and act as a coach during training - not just an observer
• Provide direct, constructive feedback in the moment - the kind that makes people improve, not shut down
• Know where each person on your shift stands and what they need to take the next step
• Cultivate a team culture built on positivity, accountability, and genuine care for each other and the guest

• Set the standard for hospitality during your shifts - model the experience you want your team to deliver
• Resolve guest complaints with empathy, speed, and a solution - turning difficult moments into reasons to return
• Build real relationships with regular guests and make every person who walks in feel like they are in the right place

• Assist with inventory management: receiving, storage, FIFO rotation, and waste minimization
• Collaborate with the GM on cost awareness and identifying opportunities to tighten operational efficiency
• Perform equipment and facility checks during your shifts and elevate issues before they become disruptions
• Support the execution of new menu launches and operational rollouts - ensuring your team is trained and ready
• Step into any station when the team needs it - line, front counter, prep, or guest-facing support

• Execute operational changes and new standards introduced by the GM or corporate - translate direction into team action
• Identify what is not working on your shifts and bring solutions to the GM, not just observations
• Participate in the continuous improvement mindset that defines Aubergine: every shift is a chance to do it better

Compensation is competitive with Assistant Manager roles at comparable fast-casual brands and reflects the full scope of this position.

Full compensation details are shared during the interview process. Additional benefits include meal benefits, PTO, and access to Aubergine's leadership development path.

We are looking for a developing restaurant leader who is ready to take real ownership of their shifts, their team, and their own growth. Someone who leads by example. Someone who is honest about what is working and what…