Restaurant Assistant Operations Manager

Job overview

Compensation is $75,000–$80,000 per year. The Restaurant Assistant Operations Manager role is an onsite position in Manhattan, New York, NY. ; the posting describes a competitive salary based on experience. The role supports a high-volume restaurant and entertainment venue. Working with the General Manager and management team, the assistant manager helps oversee daily operations, develop staff, maintain guest-service and operating standards, and support financial goals. The role provides hands-on leadership across restaurant and venue departments during service and peak periods.

What you'll do

• Assist with daily restaurant and venue operations
• lead, coach, and develop managers and hourly staff
• maintain guest service, food quality, cleanliness, and safety
• manage staffing and labor deployment
• assist with cost control and performance plans
• recruit, train, and onboard staff
• resolve guest concerns
• support inventory, events, and pre-shift communication.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

restaurant assistant operations manager

restaurant operations

entertainment venue

team leadership

guest service

labor management

cost control

manhattan ny

gecko hospitality

paid time off

employee discounts

advancement opportunities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• paid time off
• employee discounts
• advancement and professional development opportunities.

Why this role

High-volume restaurant and entertainment venue; requires comfort working evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods.

About the employer

Gecko Hospitality is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.