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Illegal Pete's

Fast-casual Mexican restaurant with full bar

Assistant General Manager

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBoulder, CO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalency is required.
  • At least one year of management and/or leadership experience is required.
  • Ability to listen effectively and give and take direction.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet 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 perform walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and moving objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule.
  • Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and up-to-date auto insurance.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the general manager and kitchen to ensure operational excellence throughout the business.
  • Run front-of-house and bar operations and work in the kitchen on prep, grill, and dish duties.
  • Handle bar and shift responsibilities, including opening or closing shifts.
  • Plan shifts, prepare contingency plans, ensure shift readiness, and complete third-party audits.
  • Manage daily team deployment and routines, bar preparation schedules, food quality checks, bar recipe execution, drink timing and quality, throughput, safety and security, next-shift setup, cleanliness, and sanitizing.
  • Execute roll-outs and follow information technology practices and procedures.
  • Work in the kitchen through rotation or cross-training, including food ordering, waste and yield management, par levels, variance monitoring, receiving, organization, rotation, inventory accountability, food-cost management, recipe execution, food quality and timing, and safety and security.
  • Respond to guest comments and mystery-shop results.
  • Interview, hire, and onboard employees; forecast team needs and support ongoing team and business development.
  • Train employees through initial training, cross-training, and preparation for new positions.
  • Develop, evaluate, and communicate with team members through one-on-ones, follow-up, team plans, daily development, shift hand-offs, and restaurant team meetings.
  • Manage terminations and coach employees on the floor.
  • Train and mentor shift supervisors and continually teach, train, and coach the team.
  • Manage sales, sales forecasting, projections, budgets, order accuracy, guest feedback, restaurant and bar promotions, and banking practices.
  • Manage bar ordering, waste, yields, par levels, variances, receiving, organization, rotation, inventory, costs, equipment, guest service, feedback, and third-party inspection action plans.
  • Create schedules and manage smallwares, supplies, workers’ compensation costs and prevention, equipment and facility repairs, heating/ventilation/air-conditioning, exterior maintenance, guest and team incidents, and safety and security practices.

About the Company

Illegal Pete's

Fast-casual Mexican restaurant with full bar

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
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1995

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