Assistant General Manager

Want to work for one of the fastest-growing breakfast/brunch restaurants in the country? Do you enjoy working mornings and having evenings off? Yolk closes every day at 2:30 PM — Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch only!

Do you thrive while staying busy in a fast-paced environment? Applicants must have morning and weekend/holiday availability. If you're a morning person who loves a high-energy environment, this is the role for you!

Opportunities for advancement exist for employees who prove themselves to be strong, energetic, and dependable. All staff must have a strong sense of urgency, possess efficient multi-tasking skills, work well under pressure, and exude a fun, positive attitude! We are a high-volume restaurant — guests come from all over the world to experience what Yolk has to offer!

About the role Yolk | Chicago is looking to add an Assistant General Manager to our team. Applicants should have at least 1 year of Restaurant Management experience and a strong commitment to customer service and cost accountability. Most financial tracking is automated through our internal management platform — the focus is on staying alert, reading the data, and taking decisive action when it matters.

Responsibilities Partner closely with General Managers to actively monitor and achieve Food, Labor & Expense targets — this is a core focus of the role, not a secondary task. Monitor food and labor cost alerts through our internal management platform, partnering with the GM to respond quickly when costs trend outside of target. Assist with product ordering, scheduling, and payroll with an eye on keeping costs in line with budget.

Inspect vendor deliveries to confirm accuracy; sign, file, and reconcile delivery invoices. Perform end-of-day cash handling and reconciliation, ensuring accuracy in daily sales reporting. Supervise FOH and BOH staff and oversee clear communication across the shift.

Uphold a fun, positive, and efficient environment for staff and guests. Arrange new hires' onboarding, assisting with paperwork and providing a professional, welcoming environment. Monitor compliance with safety and hygiene regulations.

Check in with guests via table visits, respond to complaints appropriately, and ensure every guest has a memorable experience. Requirements Working experience as a Restaurant Manager or similar role in the hospitality industry. Experience with Toast POS or a similar point-of-sale system.

Familiarity with Sling or a similar scheduling / workforce-management platform. Comfort navigating cost dashboards, alerts, and reporting tools. Comfort reading and acting on daily sales reports, labor percentages, and food-cost data.

Proficiency with cash handling, end-of-day reconciliation, and accurate sales records. Strong customer service skills. Morning and weekend/holiday availability required.

Great communication and team-management abilities. Ability to monitor staff performance and uphold company policies and standards. Compensation Base salary: $59,000 – $62,000 / year.

Performance bonus — up to $6,500 / year, paid every 4 weeks: Non-management labor costs — 40% of bonus (weekly labor targets). Food costs — 40% of bonus (4-week period targets). General performance — 20% of bonus (reviews, staff & guest interactions).

Total compensation potential: up to $68,500 / year . Expense-cost performance will be incorporated into the bonus program in the future. More detail about Yolk - Chicago part of Yolk, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/665467-Yolk---Chicago