Restaurant Assistant General Manager at Sterling… · Columbia

Restaurant Assistant General Manager

Moe’s Southwest Grill | Sterling Restaurants

Sterling Restaurants purpose is to help people realize and achieve their dreams. We’re looking for a hands-on Assistant General Manager who develops people, takes ownership of results, and makes every “Welcome to Moe’s!” count. Partner with your General Manager to run a great restaurant while building your own leadership skills.

Pay & Benefits

• Base salary starting at approximately $50,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience
• Attainable monthly bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Meal discounts
• Company-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance and parental leave for mothers and fathers
• Short and long term disability and life insurance
• Two weeks of vacation per year
• Paid holidays
• Career advancement opportunities. Operating Partners can make $100k+.

Who We Are

Founded in 2009, Sterling Restaurants owns the original Moe’s in Atlanta and has grown into the largest Moe’s franchisee, operating nearly 90 restaurants across seven states. Developing people and running great restaurants are at the heart of our business. Our culture is the energy behind every “Welcome to Moe’s!”

What You’ll Lead

• Develop your team: Support staffing, interviewing, training, and performance reviews. Give Shift Leaders and Team Members clear direction and ongoing feedback.
• Run great shifts: Coordinate people and priorities, lead alongside your crew, and maintain a safe, clean, organized restaurant.
• Deliver welcoming service: Uphold quality, service, and cleanliness standards. Resolve concerns with care and give guests a reason to return.
• Drive results: Manage sales, labor, food costs, and profitability.
• Grow the business: Support catering, local marketing, and community relationships.

Keep it REAL

Our values guide how we work and lead:

• Run it like you own it: Take pride, accept responsibility, and follow through.
• Elevate others: Coach, encourage, and help teammates grow.
• Always do the right thing: Lead with honesty, fairness, and respect.
• Live positive: Bring energy, stay approachable, and focus on solutions.

What You Bring

• Previous restaurant experience and the ability to lead, motivate, and supervise a team of 15–25.
• Strong communication, interviewing, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to hospitality, food safety, and leading alongside your team.

Bring your experience. Build your team. Grow with Sterling. Apply today.