Our esteemed client in Morris County, NJ is seeking a Restaurant Manager (or Assistant General Manager) to help lead daily operations, elevate guest experiences, and support the growth of a high-performing team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated hospitality professional ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a consistently outstanding guest experience through leadership and attention to detail
• Oversee daily front- and back-of-house operations while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Maximize operational efficiency and profitability, including labor, food, and inventory cost management
• Recruit, train, and develop hourly staff and junior managers to build a high-performance culture
• Execute smooth and efficient shifts with clear communication and accountability
• Support scheduling, inventory management, and opening/closing duties
• Partner with the General Manager to uphold brand standards and meet business goals
• Collaborate across departments to ensure a seamless and memorable guest journey

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in restaurant management, preferably in full-service dining
• Proven success leading teams in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to inspire and hold teams accountable to high standards
• Working knowledge of scheduling, inventory systems, and cost controls
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Passion for delivering exceptional service and developing others

Ascendo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Nicholas Umbro