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Assistant General Manager - Denver!

5/5/2026

The Assistant General Manager ensures operational excellence by managing the front of house, bar, and kitchen to deliver high-quality service. Responsibilities include team development, financial forecasting, and maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
WE CELEBRATE HUMANITY. WE CELEBRATE INDIVIDUALITY. WE CELEBRATE RELATIONSHIPS AND CONNECTIONS. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY WE CELEBRATE EVERY HUMAN’S NEED FOR TASTY FOOD, STIFF DRINKS AND GOOD TIMES. WELL, MAYBE IT’S NOT A NEED, BUT IT’S CERTAINLY A WANT. EITHER WAY, IT’S OUR DESIRE TO MAKE EACH ILLEGAL PETE’S LOCATION THE KIND OF PLACE WHERE YOU CAN GO TO CELEBRATE MORE WITH OTHER HUMANS. When you ask Illegal Pete’s founder Pete Turner why he first opened a restaurant in 1995, he remembers his main goal: “I wanted to create a fun and energetic atmosphere with music playing, employees having fun, and I wanted to include our customers in the fun.” Armed with a degree from CU, Pete started the original Illegal Pete’s on The Hill in Boulder, bringing Mission-style burritos to a bustling college neighborhood. Inspired by the name of a bar in a novel, he chose “Illegal Pete's” to convey the unique, counter-cultural atmosphere he wanted to foster. It was also a personal choice: “The name resonated with me for the obvious reason that my name is Pete, but of equal importance, it was my father’s name. He was also a bit of a good-natured hell-raiser in his day, and he was my moral support during the months leading to opening and the two years of operation up to his death in August 1997.” Over 20 years, Illegal Pete’s has expanded from that original location on The Hill to include 8 restaurants up and down Colorado’s front range and, in 2015, Pete brought Illegal Pete’s to Tucson, Arizona. The pairing of fast, healthy food with a vibrant cultural atmosphere remains the core of the Illegal Pete’s experience. Not just a restaurant & bar, each location is also a music venue and hangout. You’ll see a lot of diversity at Pete’s, from the diners to the employees to the playlist jamming from the speakers. At Illegal Pete’s it’s about meeting the masses where their interests lie, and our ever-changing formula enables us to achieve this. As we say at Illegal Pete’s:The More.The Merrier.
About the Role

Description

“Do something just because it’s rad.” – Pete, founder of Illegal Pete’s


The More. The Merrier. And we mean it……


The Assistant General Manager works closely with the GM and kitchen to ensure operational excellence throughout the business. The AGM knows how to run the front of house and bar business to deliver flawless execution for our customer and crew, today, tomorrow and beyond. Execution for customer and crew includes working in the kitchen on prep, grill, and dish to serve the high-quality food we are known for!  


MORE MONEY

  • Starting Annual Salary $68,870 +Bonus Potential (paid quarterly), PTO, employer paid health benefits, 401k after 1 year, and more!
  • We believe in paying a Living Wage and that’s why your salary will allow you to make more than any other fast casual around.

MORE BENEFITS

  • Do you want medical, dental, and vision insurance? We got you!
  • Do you want a 401k to start saving for retirement? We got you!
  • Paid Time Off based on position and time with us
  • Paid Sick Time Off

MORE FUN – BURRITOS & BUDDIES!

  • No lame uniforms. Wear what makes you feel good.
  • Support for local music, arts, and comedy
  • Free concert tickets
  • Free sporting event tickets
  • Free & discounted meals
  • Discounted Merch

We like to party, and we want to party with you! Come see why we have the lowest turnover in the industry. Come join our team. Everyone, and we mean EVERYONE IS WELCOME.


About Illegal Pete’s

Ever been to a Chipotle and thought wow this place would be rad if it were more fun and the food tasted better? So did we!

Since 1995, we have been pushing the boundaries of what fast casual food is. It’s a place where people actually want to hang out. It is a place for Burritos Buddies and Beer! We use only the highest quality ingredients to make the best damn food and drinks you can find. Food that you will be proud to serve to your friends, your family, and every guest.

BUT….we go beyond serving delicious food and drinks, we are a part of the community. It is our mission to help give back to our crew, customers, and community by doing things the right way.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations / Facilities

  • AGM - All Bar & Shift Responsibilities (Open or Close)
  • Plans a Great Shift / Has a Plan B If Needed
  • Shift Readiness / 3rdParty Audits
  • Daily Team Deployment & Routines
  • Bar Prep Schedule / List - Prep & Pull
  • Tastes food for quality and flavor (at least 2X per shift)
  • Flawless Bar Recipe Execution
  • Timing / Quality & Freshness of Drinks
  • Timing & Thru Put
  • Safety & Security - Food / Team (Restaurant & Bar)
  • Setting Up the Next Shift (Restaurant & Bar)
  • Cleanliness & Sanitizing (Restaurant & Bar)

Safety & Security - clean & organized

  • Roll-Out Execution
  • IT Practices & Procedures

Kitchen Ability to work in the kitchen (rotation / cross-training):

  • Food Ordering / Waste & Yields / Par Levels / Variances
  • Proper Receiving / Organization / Rotation
  • Inventory Accountability / Food Cost - Daily & EOP
  • Flawless Food Recipe Execution
  • Timing / Quality & Freshness of Food
  • Safety & Security - Food / Team

Guest Comments / Mystery Shops

People

Hiring

  • Interviewing, Hiring & Onboarding
  • Team Forecasting / On-going Development / Business Forecasting

Training

  • Initial / Cross-training / New Position

Team Member Development, Practices & Follow-up

  • Evaluations / Communication - 1 on 1
  • Terminations
  • Team’s Plan / Daily Development
  • Daily Communication / Shift Hand-Off Success
  • Restaurant Team Meetings
  • On Stage Management & Coaching
  • Creates Energy & Great Vibe - Atmosphere
  • Trains & Mentors S1 - Shift Supervisor
  • Constantly Teaches, Trains & Coaches the Team

Sales / Results / Profit (Financials)

  • Sales - all areas of sales
  • Sales Forecasting / Projections / Budgets
  • Correct Order / Guest Feedback
  • Restaurant & Bar Promotions
  • Banking Practices - Safe & Drawer Counts Correct, $0 goal for over / short, etc.

Bar Accountability

  • Bar Ordering / Waste & Yields / Par Levels / Variances
  • Proper Receiving / Organization / Rotation (Bar & Restaurant Supplies)
  • Inventory Accountability / Bar Cost - Daily & EOP
  • Bar Equipment & Tools - Care & Respect
  • Guest Service & Feedback
  • 3rdParty Inspection Results - action plans

Labor

  • Schedules

Controllables & Non-Controllables

  • Smallwares / Supplies / Workers Comp (cost / prevention)
  • R&M -Equipment / HVAC / Exterior
  • Guest / Team Member Incidents
  • Safe & Security Practices

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalency
  • Minimum of one year of management and/or leadership experience
  • Ability to listen effectively & give / take direction
  • Ability to work well under the pressure of meeting tight deadlines in a timely manner
  • Comfortable with the Computer and the functions that are expected from a manager
  • Good communication, organizational & time - management skills
  • Ability to recognize problems and problem-solve
  • Ability to speak, read, follow, write, and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and policy documents
  • Ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce
  • Ability to set goals and convert plans into action -Must safely operate commercial equipment

-Position may require walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, or moving objects up to 50 pounds -Must be able to work a flexible schedule -Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, clean driving record and up-to-date auto insurance


COMPETENCIES

Builds a Strong Culture -Achieves through Teamwork

Owns It-Executes for Results

Develops & Supports a Great Team-Finds, Trains, Builds, & Leverages Talent

Inspires / Influences Others-Leads through Influence

Surprises Our Guest with the Experience-Puts All Guests First

Is Real / Keeps It Real-Communicates Effectively & Candidly

Is Bold-Leads Change & Innovation

Creates Long Term Growth-Great Shifts Grow Sales


Application Window

Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Illegal Pete's positions accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days from the posting date listed. This position is open and still accepting applications. 

Key Skills
Operational ExcellenceFront Of House ManagementBar ManagementKitchen OperationsStaff TrainingHiring And OnboardingFinancial ForecastingInventory ManagementGuest ServiceLabor SchedulingProblem SolvingTime ManagementTeam LeadershipBudgetingCompliance AuditingConflict Resolution
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
Bonus PotentialPaid Time OffEmployer Paid Health Benefits401kMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid Sick Time OffFree Concert TicketsFree Sporting Event TicketsFree & Discounted MealsDiscounted Merch
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