Assistant General Manager

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Paradies Lagardère is an award-winning and innovative Airport Concessionaire, committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences. We are seeking a dedicated and hands-on Assistant General Manager (AGM) with a strong focus on operations to join our team. This role is perfect for a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and has a passion for food quality, kitchen management, and team leadership.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth & Leadership Opportunities – Develop your career in a dynamic, growing company.
• Supportive & Fast-Paced Work Environment – No two days are the same!
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, Dental, Vision & more.
• Company-Paid Time Off & Holiday Premium Pay – Because work-life balance matters.
• 401K Program – Invest in your future.
• Training & Development – Expand your skills through our online learning system.
• Associate Recognition Programs – We celebrate success!
• Dining & Merchandise Discounts – Enjoy perks at our locations.
• Transportation & Parking Assistance – Making your commute easier.

About the Role:

As the Assistant General Manager – Full-Service Operations, you will support daily operations across both Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) within a high-volume Whataburger restaurant. This role is essential to ensuring food quality, speed of service, compliance, and an exceptional guest experience. The AGM will provide hands-on leadership, support team development, and help maintain a safe, high-performing, and guest-focused work environment. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage fast-paced kitchen operations are required. Bilingual proficiency is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-Service Operations: Oversee Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) operations, including food preparation, cleanliness, inventory, equipment, and overall guest experience.

• Team Leadership & Training: Recruit, train, and develop team members while ensuring adherence to food safety, operational standards, and company policies.

• Operational Excellence: Ensure efficient kitchen operations, including food production, portion control, and recipe execution.

• Food Quality & Safety: Enforce health, safety, and sanitation standards in compliance with local regulations and company requirements (ServSafe preferred).

• Inventory & Cost Control: Manage food costs, ordering, waste, and inventory to support efficiency and profitability.

• Problem-Solving & Support: Address FOH and BOH challenges, including staffing, workflow, and operational gaps, using a solutions-focused approach.

• Business Support: Assist the General Manager with scheduling, performance management, and overall restaurant success.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop FOH and BOH teams

• Experience managing operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Working knowledge of food safety, kitchen operations, and cost control

• Hands-on leadership style with strong problem-solving skills

• Flexibility to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 2–4 years of FOH and BOH management experience in a high-volume restaurant or food service setting

• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain upon hire

• Experience with inventory management, scheduling, and performance management

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

Join our team and help lead a high-performance, guest-focused restaurant environment.

As an exempt leadership position, this role requires flexibility and accountability for business outcomes, which may at times require extended work hours beyond a traditional 40-hour workweek.