Assistant General Manager Jobs in Illinois

Assistant General Manager jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, Schaumburg, and Naperville, where hospitality, retail, and food-and-beverage operations generate steady demand across seniority levels from multi-unit supervisor to senior operations leader. Employers like Hyatt Hotels Corporation, McDonald's Corporation, and Marriott International maintain strong Illinois footprints and hire assistant general managers on a recurring basis. The most in-demand specialties are hotel operations, full-service restaurant management, and retail district support. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles92
Top employerJiffy Lube
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring60
Work type100% On-site
Top industrySports

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Jiffy Lube
Assistant General Manager
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Jiffy Lube
New 6h ago
Assistant General Manager
Jiffy Lube
Palatine, Illinois
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$17.5 - $20/hr
5,001-10,000

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Portillo's
Assistant General Manager
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Portillo's
New 9h ago
Assistant General Manager
Portillo's
Willowbrook, Illinois
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
$65k - $70k/yr
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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UNIS
Assistant General Manager
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UNIS
New 12h ago
Assistant General Manager
UNIS
Joliet, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$100k - $110k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
501-1,000

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Mach 1 Stores
General Manager Assistant
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Mach 1 Stores
New 15h ago
General Manager Assistant
Mach 1 Stores
Marion, Illinois
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management

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Cafe Zupas
Assistant General Manager
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Cafe Zupas
New 23h ago
Assistant General Manager
Cafe Zupas
Vernon Hills, Illinois
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Assistant General Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Schaumburg
6 jobs
Marion
3 jobs
Oak Brook
3 jobs
Peoria
2 jobs
Lockport
2 jobs
Rosemont
2 jobs
Springfield
2 jobs
La Grange Park
2 jobs

Assistant General Manager Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Jiffy Lube
Jiffy Lube9 open roles
Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave's Hot Chicken7 open roles
Cafe Zupas
Cafe Zupas5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Sports & Recreation
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in assistant general manager jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, or a related field
  • Minimum three to five years of management experience in hospitality, retail, or food service
  • Demonstrated experience managing daily operations, staffing, and budget oversight
  • Proficiency with point-of-sale systems, scheduling software, and inventory management tools
  • Strong record of meeting revenue targets and controlling labor and food costs
  • Ability to obtain a valid Illinois Food Handler Manager Certification where required by local ordinance

Assistant General Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a assistant general manager in Illinois?

Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in hospitality, business, or a related field combined with progressive management experience, often starting as a supervisor or department manager. Illinois does not license assistant general managers at the state level, but Chicago and many Cook County municipalities require a Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate for roles in food-and-beverage operations, issued through an Illinois Department of Public Health-approved provider. Advancing into the role typically means demonstrating strong P&L ownership, team leadership, and operational consistency within a single property or location.

Which companies hire assistant general managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring assistant general managers in Illinois right now include Jiffy Lube, Dave's Hot Chicken, and Cafe Zupas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of hotel brands, national restaurant chains, and large retail operators along the I-90 and I-294 corridors keeps demand for the role active throughout the year.

Which Illinois cities have the most assistant general manager jobs?

The cities with the most assistant general manager openings in Illinois are Chicago, Schaumburg, and Marion. Chicago drives the majority of postings because of its scale as a convention, tourism, and corporate headquarters market, while suburban areas like Schaumburg and Naperville reflect the large retail and limited-service hotel clusters tied to the greater Chicagoland economy.

Are there remote assistant general manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Assistant general manager roles are fundamentally on-site positions requiring daily oversight of staff, guests, and physical operations. About 0% of assistant general manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to involve corporate-level or multi-unit support functions rather than a single property or store.

How can I get hired as a assistant general manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is moving up from a department head or supervisor role within the same Illinois property or brand. Large Illinois hospitality groups and restaurant operators regularly promote from within, and completing a Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate through an Illinois Department of Public Health-approved program signals readiness for operational responsibility. Candidates without direct management experience often enter through management associate programs at Chicago-area hotel brands or through assistant manager roles in retail or quick-service restaurants, where demonstrated scheduling, inventory, and team leadership skills translate directly.

Where can I find and apply to assistant general manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to assistant general manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated on an ongoing basis. Search for roles that match your background, review the full job details, and apply directly to the ones that fit your experience and location.

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