Assistant General Manager – The Salty Donut

Lead the Team. Elevate the Experience. Grow With Us.

About Us
The Salty Donut is a chef‑driven, craft donut and coffee shop known for small‑batch flavors, high‑quality ingredients, and unforgettable guest experiences. We’re fast‑paced, team‑oriented, and obsessed with creating a warm, positive environment for both guests and team members.

About the Role
The Assistant General Manager (AGM) supports all daily store operations and is the Store Manager’s key partner. You’ll help lead the team, maintain exceptional service and product quality, and ensure the shop runs smoothly. This role is ideal for hospitality leaders who thrive in high‑energy environments and want to grow into a Store Manager role.

What You’ll Do

Lead by example and support a positive, professional, guest‑focused culture
Build strong relationships with guests and team members
Assist with hiring, training, coaching, and developing the team
Support daily operations: scheduling, inventory, ordering, cash handling, and store readiness
Maintain high standards for cleanliness, product quality, and guest experience
Resolve guest concerns with a “+1” mindset
Assist with catering operations and daily quantity adjustments
Ensure all opening/closing procedures and checklists are completed
Use company systems (POS, Zenput, Slack, Microsoft Drive) accurately and consistently

What You Bring

3+ years of supervisory experience in food & beverage; fast casual preferred
Strong understanding of P&L, COGS, labor management, and scheduling
ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
Positive, coachable, solution‑oriented mindset
Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences
Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 lbs
Availability on weekends and holidays

What We Offer

Competitive weekly salary + monthly bonus
45–50 hour workweek with schedule flexibility
6 weeks paid parental leave
Health, dental, and vision benefits (full‑time)
Matching HSA and 401(k)
Company‑paid life insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Pet insurance
40% off donuts, coffee, merch, and catering
Friends & family discount
Anniversary program
Generous PTO, Sick Time & Well‑Being Time
Real growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding brand

Who Thrives Here

Leaders who love people and hospitality
High‑energy, detail‑oriented problem solvers
Team‑first communicators who inspire others
Individuals ready to grow into a Store Manager role

Join Our Leadership Team

If you’re a hands‑on leader who loves creating great experiences and developing strong teams, we’d love to meet you. Come grow with us at The Salty Donut.

Apply today.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

The Company is a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion and passing of the compliance process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Experience:

Hospitality management: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Washington, DC 20007: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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