HIRING EVENT ON 3/12/26 FROM 10AM - 1PM AT NEGRIL JAMAICAN EATERY SILVER SPRING!

Address: 965 Thayer Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Bring your resume and come dressed to interview!

Negril Jamaican Eatery is looking for a motivated and hands-on Assistant General Manager to lead daily operations, drive team performance, and provide top tier service to our customers, at our Silver Spring, MD and DC locations. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills who’s ready to grow with a well-established community staple. The Assistant General Manager is responsible for all areas of store operations, with the support of the General Manager.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life insurance
• 401k match up to 4% (after 6 months of employment)
• 6 Paid Holidays and PTO
• Complimentary employee meal during your shift
• Sundays off

Schedule and Hours:

· Full-Time, 50+ hours per week, Overtime eligible

· Availability Monday – Saturday required

Pay:

· Starting pay at $21.50/hr with increase at 6 months of successful training completion

Responsibilities

• Scheduling of team members based on operational needs, in accordance with the guidelines of the Negril policies, and applicable laws and regulations
• Maintain high standards of employee appearance and conduct to ensure a pleasant experience for customers
• Train new and existing team members to meet company standards and expectations
• Maintain clean and safe working order of the facility, equipment, and building exterior
• Ensure a clean and pleasant environment for customers at all times
• Monitor inventory levels, track food costs, and implement cost-control measures to maximize profitability.
• Monitor and maintain a high standard of food quality and safety, in accordance with specifications outlined by Negril Eatery and applicable laws and regulations concerning food handling and preparation including HACCP standards
• Manage cash handling, reconciliation, and deposit in strict compliance with the policies and procedures
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all reports and paperwork required

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification (strongly preferred)
• 2+ year(s) of management experience, with proven experience as an Assistant Manager or in a similar leadership role within the restaurant industry (required)
• 1+ year(s) of food service industry experience (required)
• 3+ year(s) of customer service experience (required)
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, which may include, but are not limited to, standing for long periods, bending, twisting, reaching, walking, lifting - up to 50 pounds, and performing routine restaurant tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• In-depth knowledge of restaurant operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house functions.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team. Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Strong Knowledge of Food and Labor costs.

Pay: From $21.50 per hour

Experience

• Restaurant management: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person