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Assistant General Manager (AGM) - Catering & Kitchen Operations

Iacofano Group, LLC

West Columbia, SC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$52,000–$65,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Best Practices, Catering Services, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Experience, Financial Metrics, Food Safety, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Onboarding, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Quality Management, Sales, ServSafe Certification, Team Lead/Manager, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
West Columbia, SC
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Grow Your Career. Travel. Lead Your Own Location One Day.
Columbia, SC (29169)

If you're looking for more than just a job-if you want real growth, leadership development, and a path to running your own operation-this role is built for you.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will learn how to run a high-volume catering operation, lead a team, and drive results-with a clear path to becoming a General Manager.
What's In It For You
  • Clear path to General Manager and beyond
  • Quarterly travel opportunities to gain experience across locations
  • Opportunity to run your own location as you grow
  • Hands-on training in operations, financials, and leadership
  • High-impact role where your decisions matter daily
  • Fast-paced, team-driven culture focused on growth and accountability
What You'll Be Doing

Learn to Run the Business
  • Partner with the General Manager to achieve sales, labor, and cost goals
  • Assist in managing daily operations, inventory, and ordering
  • Learn how to make decisions that drive profitability

Lead and Develop the Team
  • Supervise, coach, and hold team members accountable
  • Help build a strong, professional team culture
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training

Deliver an Exceptional Customer Experience
  • Ensure every order meets standards for quality, accuracy, and presentation
  • Solve problems quickly and professionally
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe environment

Grow Through Travel & Exposure
  • Travel periodically to support other locations and learn best practices
  • Gain exposure to different teams and operations
  • Build the experience needed to lead your own location

Drive Continuous Improvement
  • Identify ways to improve efficiency, quality, and team performance
  • Support operational improvements and systems
Compensation & Growth Opportunity

Base Salary: $52,000 - $65,000
Performance Bonus: 8-12% annually based on performance

Total Compensation Potential: $56,000 - $72,000+
Career Path
  • Assistant General Manager
  • General Manager (~$75K+ with higher bonus)
  • Multi-Unit Leadership

This role is a stepping stone into upper leadership based on performance.

Requirements

Experience
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience in hospitality, foodservice, or similar environment

Leadership
  • Ability to lead, coach, and hold team members accountable
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Operations
  • Understanding of scheduling, labor control, and inventory
  • Ability to learn and apply financial performance metrics

Mindset
  • Strong work ethic and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
  • Problem-solving and decision-making ability
  • Desire to grow into a General Manager role

Flexibility
  • Willingness to travel periodically (quarterly)
  • Flexible schedule including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Certifications
  • ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain)

Salary Description

$52K-$65K + bonus + fast-track to GM

About the Company

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Iacofano Group, LLC