Assistant General Manager – Café Operations
Atlanta, GA | Full-Time
Overview
A mission-driven, community-focused café in Atlanta is seeking an experienced, hands-on Assistant General Manager to join its team. Rooted in purpose and inclusion, this café is committed to creating meaningful opportunities and a welcoming environment for individuals with disabilities — and every team member plays a role in advancing that mission.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives on leading teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and managing the operational and administrative responsibilities that keep a business running smoothly — all with a schedule that respects your time.
Compensation & Schedule
- Base salary: $55,000–$65,000, depending on experience
- Off by 5 PM daily — no late-night closing shifts
- Every Sunday off
What You'll Do
- Partner with the General Manager on daily café operations, staffing, and guest satisfaction
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team in an inclusive workplace
- Manage scheduling, payroll, timekeeping, and HR administration
- Monitor labor costs, inventory, financial reporting, and P&L performance
- Oversee vendor relationships, purchasing, facility maintenance, and equipment servicing
- Coordinate guest communications, special events, and catering
- Maintain compliance records and operational systems
- Assume full operational leadership in the General Manager's absence
- Identify and implement improvements to efficiency and operations
What We're Looking For
- Prior management experience in a restaurant, café, or hospitality environment
- Experience working with or supporting individuals with disabilities — required
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
- Experience with scheduling, payroll, HR administration, and financial reporting
- Solid understanding of labor management and cost controls
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities
- Experience with Restaurant365 or similar systems is a plus
- Genuine passion for hospitality, community, and purpose-driven work
Ready to Apply?
If you're an experienced hospitality leader who wants a meaningful role — with the schedule and work-life balance to match — we'd love to connect. Apply today to take the next step in your career.