Assistant Restaurant Manager

Immediate Interviews Available – Restaurant Assistant Manager (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Urgent Hiring: Experienced Restaurant Assistant Manager at Southern Kitchen Restaurant!

Are you an experienced restaurant leader who's ready to take the next step in your hospitality career? Have you worked as a Lead Server, Lead Bartender, Lead Host, Shift Leader, or Assistant Manager and enjoy coaching others while delivering exceptional guest experiences? If so, Southern Kitchen Restaurant wants you on our leadership team!

At Southern Kitchen, we don't just serve food—we serve warmth, tradition, and hospitality. Located in Stony Point Fashion Park in Richmond, VA, we're known for authentic Southern cuisine, heartfelt service, and creating memorable dining experiences. We're looking for an energetic, hands-on Restaurant Assistant Manager who leads by example, supports the team, and helps drive operational excellence every shift.

What We Offer:

• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Employee meal discounts
• Paid leadership training and development
• Opportunities for advancement within the company
• A welcoming, team-oriented culture
• The opportunity to be part of a growing restaurant in RVA

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily front-of-house operations while maintaining Southern Kitchen's service standards
• Coach and develop servers, bartenders, hosts, bussers, and support staff
• Lead pre-shift meetings and assist with daily shift execution
• Ensure exceptional guest service by resolving concerns professionally and efficiently
• Support scheduling, staffing, and daily floor management
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and operational standards throughout the restaurant
• Assist with training new team members and developing future leaders
• Work alongside the team during busy service periods while leading by example
• Support inventory, opening procedures, closing procedures, and operational organization
• Partner with senior leadership to improve guest satisfaction and restaurant performance

Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of restaurant leadership experience required as an:
• Assistant Manager
• Lead Server
• Lead Bartender
• Lead Host
• Shift Leader
• Similar restaurant leadership position
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to motivate and coach a team in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent guest service and hospitality mindset
• Professional, dependable, and organized
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Who Thrives Here:

• Leaders who enjoy coaching and developing others
• Restaurant professionals ready to grow into higher leadership roles
• Individuals who stay calm and decisive during busy shifts
• Team players who lead with professionalism and accountability
• Hospitality professionals who believe great service starts with great leadership

Join Our Story:

At Southern Kitchen, we're more than a restaurant—we're family. We believe the best leaders aren't the ones who simply manage from the sidelines—they're the ones who work alongside their teams, support their people, and create memorable guest experiences every day.

Whether you're an experienced Lead Server, Lead Bartender, Lead Host, Shift Leader, or Assistant Manager, this is your opportunity to continue growing your leadership career with a company that believes in promoting from within.

Location:

Southern Kitchen Restaurant – Richmond, VA9210 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23235, USA

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If you're ready to bring your leadership, hospitality, and passion for people as a Restaurant Assistant Manager, apply today and become part of the Southern Kitchen family.

Work schedule

• Weekend availability
• Day shift
• Night shift

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Flexible schedule

Pay: $15.00 - 20.00 per hour