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In most jobs, everyone doesn’t spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, that’s just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase of your restaurant management career. Whether you grow in our system here or your game-plan takes you elsewhere, we want you to have an experience that lasts a lifetime.
GAME TIME ENERGY, LIFETIME EXPERIENCE
As an Assistant General Manager, you will manage Shift Managers, Servers, Bartenders, and Service Assistants. In partnership with the General Manager, you’ll help ensure that your restaurant is at the top of its game. You will also focus on guest-related metrics and guest engagement. How’s that for creating legendary experiences?
HOME OF THE GREATEST OF ALL TIMES
Buffalo Wild Wings fuels moments worth sharing – for our guests and for our team members. And, when that means access to all these benefits – well, that’s just another day at the office.
- Weekly Pay
- Bonus Program*
- Free Shift Meals and Family Dining Discount*
- Best-in-Class Training & Continuous Learning
- Advancement Opportunities
- Tuition Benefits*
- Referral Bonus Program
- Medical, Dental, Vision*
- 401(k) Retirement Program*
- Tuition Benefits*
- Paid Time Off*
- Well-Being Program*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account*
- Perkspot Discount Program
- Recognition Program
- Slip Resistant Shoes Program
- Community & Charitable Involvement
- Champions of Hope*
- Yearly Contests
YOU GOT THIS
- Preferably, you have 3 years of restaurant, bar, or kitchen management experience.
- You have a general knowledge of labor laws, health codes, safe food handling and sanitation, responsible alcohol service, safety and security systems and procedures, and computer operations.
- You can manage and direct the work of others, champion change, and have a passion for training and developing your team.
Not sure if your experience aligns? We encourage you to apply. Sports-lover or not, all backgrounds are welcome here.
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
- Subject to availability and certain eligibility requirements.
In most jobs, everyone doesn’t spontaneously erupt into applause and start raining down high-fives. At Buffalo Wild Wings, that’s just a Thursday night. This is the place to start the next phase of your restaurant management career. Whether you grow in our system here or your game-plan takes you elsewhere, we want you to have an experience that lasts a lifetime.
GAME TIME ENERGY, LIFETIME EXPERIENCE
As an Assistant General Manager, you will manage Shift Managers, Servers, Bartenders, and Service Assistants. In partnership with the General Manager, you’ll help ensure that your restaurant is at the top of its game. You will also focus on guest-related metrics and guest engagement. How’s that for creating legendary experiences?
HOME OF THE GREATEST OF ALL TIMES
Buffalo Wild Wings fuels moments worth sharing – for our guests and for our team members. And, when that means access to all these benefits – well, that’s just another day at the office.
- Weekly Pay
- Bonus Program*
- Free Shift Meals and Family Dining Discount*
- Best-in-Class Training & Continuous Learning
- Advancement Opportunities
- Tuition Benefits*
- Referral Bonus Program
- Medical, Dental, Vision*
- 401(k) Retirement Program*
- Tuition Benefits*
- Paid Time Off*
- Well-Being Program*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account*
- Perkspot Discount Program
- Recognition Program
- Slip Resistant Shoes Program
- Community & Charitable Involvement
- Champions of Hope*
- Yearly Contests
YOU GOT THIS
- Preferably, you have 3 years of restaurant, bar, or kitchen management experience.
- You have a general knowledge of labor laws, health codes, safe food handling and sanitation, responsible alcohol service, safety and security systems and procedures, and computer operations.
- You can manage and direct the work of others, champion change, and have a passion for training and developing your team.
Not sure if your experience aligns? We encourage you to apply. Sports-lover or not, all backgrounds are welcome here.
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
- Subject to availability and certain eligibility requirements.
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Who's Hiring
- Dollar Tree158
- The Home Depot91
- Rent-A-Center63
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Top Industries Hiring
- Education
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- Staffing & Recruiting
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant manager jobs.
- One to three years of supervisory or team lead experience in a relevant industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage scheduling, labor budgets, and daily operations
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems, inventory management software, or industry-specific platforms
- Strong communication skills for coaching staff and handling customer escalations
- High school diploma required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred by many employers
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on the industry
Tips for Your Assistant Manager Job Search
Quantify your team leadership results
Hiring managers for assistant manager roles want numbers, not descriptions. Replace vague claims with specifics: how many direct reports you led, how much shrink you reduced, or how your scheduling changes affected turnover. Concrete outcomes separate your resume from the pile.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the industry
An assistant manager resume for a grocery chain reads differently than one for a hotel or a medical clinic. Pull the specific language from each job posting, whether that's loss prevention, front-of-house flow, or patient scheduling, and mirror it in your summary and bullets.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Most assistant manager interviews include at least one situation where you have to describe how you handled a staffing conflict, an underperforming employee, or an operational breakdown. Prepare two or three real examples in advance so you're not constructing them on the spot.
Filter openings by shift and schedule requirements
Many assistant manager postings require open availability, overnight shifts, or weekend coverage. Read schedule requirements before applying so you aren't surprised late in the process, and address your availability directly in your cover letter if it's a potential concern.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Assistant manager offers often include bonuses tied to store or department performance metrics. When you get to the offer stage, ask how the bonus structure works, what the payout history looks like, and whether the target is realistic, before accepting or declining.
Assistant Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant managers?
The most active employers for assistant managers right now are Dollar Tree, The Home Depot, and Rent-A-Center, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. High-volume industries include retail chains, quick-service restaurants, and regional healthcare networks.
How many assistant manager jobs are remote?
About 4% of assistant manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many other management roles because the position typically requires on-site oversight of staff and operations. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include back-office operations management, e-commerce team leadership, and certain administrative or support functions.
How do you become an assistant manager?
Start by building hands-on experience as a team lead, shift supervisor, or department lead in your target industry. Demonstrate that you can manage people, handle scheduling, and resolve operational problems without direct oversight. When applying, emphasize specific outcomes you drove in those roles. Some employers also value completed coursework in business, management, or a field-specific discipline.
Can you get hired as an assistant manager with little or no experience?
Some employers, especially in retail and food service, promote from within and will consider candidates with strong individual contributor performance but no formal management title. If you're light on direct experience, highlight any informal leadership you've done, such as training new hires, covering a manager's shift, or leading a project. Smaller regional employers tend to be more open to developing first-time managers than national chains.
What does the assistant manager interview process look like?
Most assistant manager interview processes include an initial phone screen with a recruiter or HR contact, followed by one or two in-person or video interviews with the store or department manager and sometimes a district or regional manager. Expect behavioral questions about how you've handled conflict, underperformance, or operational problems. Some employers add a brief working interview or a walkthrough of the location before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to assistant manager jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry, location, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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