Assistant General Manager (High Volume Restaurant & Bar)

Location: Columbus, OH 43215
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $70,000 per year
Category: Restaurant / Food Service Management

The Restaurant Zone is hiring on behalf of a $6M+ social dining and entertainment venue in downtown Columbus. Scratch kitchen, a serious cocktail and draft program, private event spaces, and a guest base that expects steakhouse-level service in a high-energy setting. This is one of the busiest rooms in the city, and the floor never runs on autopilot.

What We Offer:

• $70,000 base salary
• 46-hour work week, not the 55 to 60 most AGMs are living
• Real growth path. Ownership is opening 3 to 4 additional locations
• Reports directly to the General Manager with full ownership of the floor
• Benefits package

What You'll Do:

• Run front-of-house service on game days, late nights, and private events
• Lead scheduling and hold labor costs to target across a large hourly team
• Own bar inventory, pour cost, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Hire, train, and develop hourly staff and shift leaders
• Execute private room and catering events from booking to close
• Track daily KPIs and support the GM on P&L
• Own health, safety, and liquor compliance on shift

What We Need:

• 3+ years managing front of house in a high-volume bar, gastro-pub, or elevated casual restaurant
• Full bar program experience including inventory and pour cost control
• Scheduling and labor cost management for teams of 40 or more
• Comfortable running late-night and event-driven volume
• Availability nights, weekends, and holidays including football season
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain within 30 days

Bonus Points For:

• Sports bar, entertainment venue, or nightlife background
• Toast POS experience
• Private event or catering coordination
• Columbus market knowledge

Ready to Join Us?
Apply now. We are screening this week, and the client is interviewing immediately.

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.