Full-Time
Assistant General Manager
Illegal Pete's
51-200 employees
Fast-casual Mexican restaurant with full bar
Compensation Overview
$68.9k - $75k/yr
Boulder, CO, USA
In Person
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- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- At least one year of management and/or leadership experience is required.
- Ability to listen effectively and give and receive direction.
- Ability to work under pressure while meeting tight deadlines in a timely manner.
- Comfort with computers and the functions expected of a manager.
- Good communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to recognize problems and solve them.
- 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.
- Ability to safely operate commercial equipment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- A reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, clean driving record, and up-to-date auto insurance are required.
- Ability to walk, bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Handle all bar and shift responsibilities, including opening and closing.
- Plan effective shifts and maintain contingency plans when needed.
- Manage shift readiness, third-party audits, daily team deployment, and operational routines.
- Prepare bar schedules and lists, including preparation and product pulling.
- Taste food for quality and flavor at least twice per shift.
- Execute bar recipes accurately and maintain drink timing, quality, and freshness.
- Manage timing and throughput.
- Maintain food and team safety and security across the restaurant and bar.
- Set up the next restaurant and bar shift.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitization across the restaurant and bar.
- Execute rollouts and follow information technology practices and procedures.
- Work in the kitchen through rotation and cross-training, including food ordering, waste and yield management, par levels, variances, receiving, organization, rotation, inventory accountability, food cost control, and end-of-period reporting.
- Execute food recipes accurately and maintain food timing, quality, and freshness.
- Manage guest comments and mystery shops.
- Interview, hire, and onboard team members.
- Forecast team and business needs and support ongoing development.
- Train team members through initial training, cross-training, and new-position training.
- Develop team members and follow up on practices and performance.
- Conduct evaluations and one-on-one communication.
- Handle terminations.
- Create team plans and support daily development.
- Manage daily communication and shift handoffs.
- Lead restaurant team meetings.
- Manage and coach employees on stage.
- Create energy and maintain a positive atmosphere.
- Train and mentor Shift Supervisors.
- Continuously teach, train, and coach the team.
- Manage sales across all areas and prepare sales forecasts, projections, and budgets.
- Ensure order accuracy and respond to guest feedback.
- Manage restaurant and bar promotions.
- Follow banking practices, including accurate safe and drawer counts.
- Manage bar ordering, waste and yields, par levels, variances, receiving, organization, rotation, inventory accountability, and daily and end-of-period bar cost control.
- Care for and respect bar equipment and tools.
- Manage guest service and feedback.
- Create action plans based on third-party inspection results.
- Prepare schedules.
- Manage controllable and non-controllable costs, including smallwares, supplies, workers' compensation, repairs and maintenance, equipment, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, and exterior maintenance.
- Manage guest and team-member incidents.
- Follow safety and security practices.
- Build a strong culture through teamwork.
- Own execution for results.
- Develop and support a strong team by finding, training, building, and leveraging talent.
- Lead through influence.
- Prioritize guest experience.
- Communicate effectively and candidly.
- Lead change and innovation.
- Support long-term growth by improving sales through effective shifts.
Illegal Pete's operates as a fast-casual restaurant chain in Colorado and Arizona, serving Mission-style burritos, bowls, tacos, salads, nachos, and queso, with a full bar and local craft beers. Its food is prepared with responsibly sourced, high-quality ingredients and is served in a counter-service format, with locations designed to foster a social, neighborhood atmosphere including live music, comedy shows, and other events. What sets Illegal Pete's apart is its community focus: it partners with local arts through initiatives like the Starving Artists program that offers free meals to touring musicians, runs a record label, and uses historic buildings for its stores while keeping full control without franchising. Employee welfare is emphasized through a living wage, health benefits, and a 401K. The company aims to be a local gathering place that blends good food, live arts, and community connection while growing in a manageable, community-centered way.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Founded
1995
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Illegal Pete's added Taco Night in January 2025, its first menu change in 15 years.
- By April 2026, the chain listed 14 locations, including Wheat Ridge and Boulder expansion.
- Loyalty app V.I. Pete's and full bars support repeat visits and higher check sizes.
What critics are saying
- The name still fuels boycott pressure; UA activists targeted Tucson in 2024.
- Colorado Springs opened April 2024 after two-year delays, exposing execution fragility.
- Limited scale outside Colorado leaves Arizona dependence and weak bargaining power versus Chipotle.
What makes Illegal Pete's unique
- Pete Turner kept family-owned control since 1995, avoiding franchise dilution.
- Illegal Pete's pairs Mission-style burritos with full bars and live-music events.
- Historic building reuse and neighborhood programming create a locally rooted brand identity.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Stock Options
Company Equity
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Gym Membership
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Adoption Assistance
Childcare Support
Elder Care Support
Relocation Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Training Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Meal Benefits
Vacation/ PTO