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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Dave's Hot Chicken
5530 W. Touhy Ave. Skokie, IL 60077
Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick
- Employee Meal Perks!
If Full-Time,
- Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, and Life Insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Critical Illness
Summary:
The Assistant General Manager is responsible and accountable for all Restaurant activities while on duty. The Assistant General Manager will work with the Restaurant Management Team to ensure all activities are consistent with and supportive of the Restaurant’s business plan. They will ensure all Team Members are performing their job responsibilities and meeting expectations.
Job Expectations:
The Assistant General Manager performs Leadership, Management, and Organizational tasks while supervising fellow Teammates, monitoring their performance, to ensure they comply with company and safety policies, and delegate tasks appropriately.
Duties:
- Follow the steps outlined in the DHC Training Program to learn and train new skills, duties, and responsibilities
- Abide by and enforce to the rules and direction given by the Restaurant Management Team and refrains from insubordination
- Communicate to their immediate Supervisor when additional training guidance and practice is needed
- Effectively and consistently does required Ops Walks and Q&A checks to correct areas of opportunity
- Organize shift schedules for Team Members and monitor attendance, tardiness, and time off
- Assign duties to specific Team Members based on role and skills
- Understand how each job responsibility impacts Guests, the Team, and overall Restaurant Operations and success
- Greet Guests, record orders, and serve food and beverages with a consistently positive and helpful attitude, including answering questions
- Ensure Team Members work together with their Teammates to prepare items on the DHC menu while following cooking instructions, safety procedures, and sanitary requirements
- Use specific kitchen machinery/equipment such as ice cream dispensers, fryers, warmers, etc.
- Ensure Restaurant cleanliness is conducted daily by delegating the clearing of tables, sweeping, and mopping floors, washing/sanitizing/disinfecting kitchen utensils and high touch-point areas, and servicing restrooms
- Handle Guests’ concerns and complaints professionally and calmly to resolve problems according to Restaurant Policy
- Maintain a neat and tidy appearance by wearing a uniform and adhering to the DHC Uniform Policy
- Are performance-oriented and performance driven; understand performance expectations and are aware of performance results
- Provide direction, supervision, and feedback to maintain levels of high productivity and Team morale
- Communicate Team Member work performance to the Restaurant Management team and appropriately address performance issues
- Train new and current Team Members on tasks
- Balance cash drawers and prepare cash deposits as assigned by the Restaurant Management Team
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Effectively plan, organize, and implement all daily operational routines and activities
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Complete all required administrative duties and daily paperwork including required checklists
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Supervise and perform closing and/or opening activities as directed by the Restaurant Management Team
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Effectively plan, organize, and implement all daily operational routines and activities
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Establish an environment of trust to ensure honest, open, and direct communication
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Role model and set a positive example for the entire Team in all aspects of business and personnel practices
- Follows all company guidelines for food and cash controls; follows all cost control guidelines to maintain and minimize Restaurant costs; properly uses all products, supplies, and equipment facilities
- Communicate effectively with Team Members and Management to resolve any interpersonal issues as needed
Requirements:
- Current student or high school diploma/GED preferred
- Must be at least 18 years old and fluent in English
- Certified in all stations following the DHC Training Program
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, opening and closing shifts
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to bend and stoop and lift 50 - 75 lbs. comfortably
- Ability to work in close quarters and around heat
- Positive attitude while conducting any and all duties
- Commitment to Guest satisfaction. Looks at Restaurant Operations from a Guest’s point of view.
- Effective communicator with co-workers and the Restaurant Management Team
- Excellent organization, planning, time management, delegation, and problem-solving skills
Transportation & Accessibility:
- Must have reliable transportation to work, a driver’s license and proof of insurance
- Must have telephone or other reliable method of communicating with supervisor and co-workers
Dave’s Hot Chicken was created by best friends Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and Tommy and Gary Rubenyan. Dave, a chef trained in Thomas Keller’s (French Laundry) organization set out to create the perfect Hot Chicken by searching, tasting, and frying. The four friends scrounged up $900 to put a tiny stand in an East Hollywood parking lot. The menu was simple, and the chicken was the star. And what chicken it is! Sourced and prepared to be the juiciest and most tender imaginable with each piece topped with Dave’s own mix of spices ranging from No Spice to “The Reaper.”
Arman created Instagram buzz and the lines began to grow. Two nights later, Eater/LA showed up to see what the fuss was about. The next morning's headline read ""East Hollywood's Late Night Chicken Stand Might Blow Your Mind."" Almost instantly, the lines stretched around the block.
A year later, the boys had the money to open a shop in a hip strip-mall with décor by local street artists, where the crowds continued to grow with wait-times of an hour and more. From there, the incredibly craveable “Hot and Spicy” varieties have created a cult following with rave reviews across the U.S. and Canada."
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Assistant General Manager Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Taco Bell39

- Jiffy Lube20

- Panera Bread20

- Dave's Hot Chicken8

- KFC2

Top Industries Hiring
- 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 Taco Bell, Jiffy Lube, and Panera Bread, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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, Naperville, and Schaumburg. 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 September 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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