Restaurant Assistant Manager Jobs in Maryland
Restaurant assistant manager jobs in Maryland are concentrated in Baltimore, the D.C. suburbs of Montgomery and Prince George's counties, and Annapolis, where a dense mix of hotel dining, independent restaurants, and national chains creates steady hiring at every experience level. Large operators with a lasting Maryland presence, including Marriott International, Darden Restaurants, and Compass Group, regularly post openings for assistant managers who specialize in front-of-house operations, cost control, and staff development. The market is among the more active on the East Coast, with demand for candidates who can manage high-volume service and compliance with Maryland's food safety requirements. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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CHOPT Assistant Manager
Hours per week: 40(OT may be scheduled or worked based on business needs)
Here at CHOPT we're crazy about serving up the best tasting salads around. That means finding the highest quality ingredients, curating diverse flavors, and assembling a talented, passionate team that shares our vision and will help us in our mission to build healthy futures in communities all over.
Our four core values lead and guide our behavior in the following ways:
- Be Generous – We incorporate the spirit of generosity into everything we do
- Innovate–We embrace change and look for new and better ways to execute and deliver
- Serve with Urgency – We pay attention and enthusiastically take action when needed
- Better tastes Better – We hold ourselves to high standards and strive to continuously up our game in our food and actions
We expect our Assistant Managers to support the restaurant & their General Manager by:
- Fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where all employees feel welcome and are treated with dignity and respect
- Prioritizing exceptional customer service and hospitality
- Training and coaching hourly staff to support our talent pipeline
- Assisting growth by helping to identify and develop trainers
- Maintaining strict adherence to proper food safety and sanitation procedures
- Ensuring safe working conditions to reduce the risk of injury and accidents
- Representing and protecting the CHOPT brand
- Establishing staff compliance with all policies and procedures
- Assisting with administrative tasks such as: scheduling, payroll, inventory, and ordering
Qualified candidates must have:
- Prior restaurant management or supervisory experience.
- ServSafe certification and any required city/state food safety certifications
- Ability to communicate clearly with customers and employees and accurately exchange information
- Skill in using a computer and/or tablet
- Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
- Capability to occasionally move or transport items up to 25 pounds
What’s in it for you..
We invest in YOU. We are growing quickly and we give you the opportunity to do the same! You will start off by participating in a 5 week Management in Training program and graduate into a year-long development path that will teach you the leadership and operational skills you need to grow your career with us!
Other Perks
- Time Off Benefits: We offer a comprehensive time-off program that includes generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid sick time to support your work-life balance.
- Free salads!
- Healthcare, including vision and dental - Fully paid Maternity Leave
- 3 Weeks of Paid Bonding Time for fathers and adoptive parents
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending, Commuter and Dependent Care benefits
- Corporate wellness plan with ClassPass
- Clear career paths and ongoing training & development
- An engaging and supportive environment
Here at CHOPT, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQA+, non-binary people, veterans, parents, and differently-abled individuals to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone to our team.
If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
We participate in eVerify.
If you can't tell, we're crazy about serving up the best tasting salads around. That means finding the highest quality ingredients, crafting the most inspired dressings and assembling a passionate team that can share our flavors with people across the country.
If you have a contagious smile, a knack for making someone's day and an unstoppable drive, come join the mix.
Pay: Starting at $19.00 / hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Referral program
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Job Type: fulltime
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
Pikesville. 1809 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD, 21208
CHOPT Assistant Manager
Hours per week: 40(OT may be scheduled or worked based on business needs)
Here at CHOPT we're crazy about serving up the best tasting salads around. That means finding the highest quality ingredients, curating diverse flavors, and assembling a talented, passionate team that shares our vision and will help us in our mission to build healthy futures in communities all over.
Our four core values lead and guide our behavior in the following ways:
- Be Generous – We incorporate the spirit of generosity into everything we do
- Innovate–We embrace change and look for new and better ways to execute and deliver
- Serve with Urgency – We pay attention and enthusiastically take action when needed
- Better tastes Better – We hold ourselves to high standards and strive to continuously up our game in our food and actions
We expect our Assistant Managers to support the restaurant & their General Manager by:
- Fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where all employees feel welcome and are treated with dignity and respect
- Prioritizing exceptional customer service and hospitality
- Training and coaching hourly staff to support our talent pipeline
- Assisting growth by helping to identify and develop trainers
- Maintaining strict adherence to proper food safety and sanitation procedures
- Ensuring safe working conditions to reduce the risk of injury and accidents
- Representing and protecting the CHOPT brand
- Establishing staff compliance with all policies and procedures
- Assisting with administrative tasks such as: scheduling, payroll, inventory, and ordering
Qualified candidates must have:
- Prior restaurant management or supervisory experience.
- ServSafe certification and any required city/state food safety certifications
- Ability to communicate clearly with customers and employees and accurately exchange information
- Skill in using a computer and/or tablet
- Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
- Capability to occasionally move or transport items up to 25 pounds
What’s in it for you..
We invest in YOU. We are growing quickly and we give you the opportunity to do the same! You will start off by participating in a 5 week Management in Training program and graduate into a year-long development path that will teach you the leadership and operational skills you need to grow your career with us!
Other Perks
- Time Off Benefits: We offer a comprehensive time-off program that includes generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid sick time to support your work-life balance.
- Free salads!
- Healthcare, including vision and dental - Fully paid Maternity Leave
- 3 Weeks of Paid Bonding Time for fathers and adoptive parents
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending, Commuter and Dependent Care benefits
- Corporate wellness plan with ClassPass
- Clear career paths and ongoing training & development
- An engaging and supportive environment
Here at CHOPT, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQA+, non-binary people, veterans, parents, and differently-abled individuals to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone to our team.
If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
We participate in eVerify.
If you can't tell, we're crazy about serving up the best tasting salads around. That means finding the highest quality ingredients, crafting the most inspired dressings and assembling a passionate team that can share our flavors with people across the country.
If you have a contagious smile, a knack for making someone's day and an unstoppable drive, come join the mix.
Pay: Starting at $19.00 / hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Referral program
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Job Type: fulltime
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
Pikesville. 1809 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD, 21208
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant assistant manager jobs across Maryland.
- Maryland Food Service Manager Certification or equivalent Maryland-recognized food safety credential required
- Two or more years of supervisory experience in a restaurant or food service setting
- Demonstrated ability to manage labor scheduling, food costs, and inventory controls
- Strong floor presence with experience leading front-of-house and back-of-house teams
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and basic restaurant reporting software
- High school diploma or GED required, with a hospitality or business degree preferred
Restaurant Assistant Manager Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a restaurant assistant manager in Maryland?
The most direct path is to earn a Maryland Food Service Manager Certification, which the Maryland Department of Health requires for at least one certified manager per food service establishment. Most candidates start in hourly roles, build supervisory experience over a few years, and pursue that certification through an accredited food safety program. A degree or coursework in hospitality management, business, or culinary arts strengthens a candidate's profile, but the certification is the most common credential employers require before promoting or hiring at the assistant manager level.
Which companies hire restaurant assistant managers in Maryland?
Maryland restaurant assistant manager roles are posted by Roy Rogers, Noodles & Company, and Chop't Creative Salad Company and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's concentration of hotel dining in Baltimore and convention-adjacent markets in the D.C. suburbs means large hospitality management companies are among the most consistent hirers statewide.
Which Maryland cities have the most restaurant assistant manager jobs?
Frederick, Laurel, and Rockville are the cities with the most restaurant assistant manager openings in Maryland. Baltimore drives the largest share of postings given its scale, dense independent dining scene, and Inner Harbor tourism, while the D.C. suburbs attract volume from corporate dining and hotel brands headquartered or operating in the region, and Annapolis adds steady demand from its waterfront tourism and hospitality corridor.
Are there remote restaurant assistant manager jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're rare. Restaurant assistant management is an inherently on-site role that requires physical presence on the floor during service, so remote work is not the norm. About 0% of restaurant assistant manager openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those listings typically involve multi-unit oversight or corporate training roles rather than single-location floor management.
How can I get hired as a restaurant assistant manager in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to take a supervisor or shift lead role at a high-volume Maryland operation and use it to build the credentials employers require. Large Maryland-area operators like Compass Group and hotel dining programs run internal promotion tracks for hourly leads who earn a Maryland Food Service Manager Certification. Front-of-house roles such as lead server, bartender, or host supervisor are the most common lateral moves that open the door, and candidates who pair that experience with a food safety certification and basic P&L familiarity consistently reach assistant manager consideration faster.
Where can I find and apply to restaurant assistant manager jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to restaurant assistant manager jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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