Full-Time
Assistant General Manager
Ascend Hospitality Group
11-50 employees
Independent restaurant management of diverse concepts
Compensation Overview
$55k - $60k/yr
West Jordan, UT, USA
In Person
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- At least 2 years of restaurant management or supervisory experience.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- A friendly, positive attitude and passion for hospitality.
- Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
- Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Experience with Toast point-of-sale systems and basic administrative tasks.
- Oversee front-of-house operations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
- Motivate and manage servers, hosts, bartenders, and support staff.
- Maintain high service standards and exceptional guest experiences.
- Handle guest concerns with professionalism and warmth.
- Create daily floor plans, manage shift staffing, and support scheduling.
- Coordinate with back-of-house leadership during busy periods.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming dining environment.
- Train and develop front-of-house team members.
- Assist with inventory, ordering, and administrative tasks.
- Ensure health, safety, and sanitation compliance.
AHG is an independent restaurant management company based in Bellevue, Washington, operating a portfolio of restaurant brands across Washington, Oregon, Utah, and Arizona. It manages concepts from fine dining to casual, including Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi, Stanford's, and Mama Bird, and has rebranded other concepts like a juice bar, providing operations, brand development, and people management for these brands. AHG differentiates itself as female- and Black-led, with a multi-brand umbrella approach and a focus on community impact through its AHG Cares program. Its goal is to grow a diverse collection of successful restaurant brands, deliver high-quality dining experiences, and expand its footprint across the western United States while deepening community engagement.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Mama Bird opened in West Jordan in March 2026, proving concept rollout continues.
- Stanford’s Northgate, Clackamas, and Hillsboro keep AHG’s revenue base diversified across states.
- Amazon-backed backpack events in 2026 strengthen local goodwill and recruiting leverage in Bellevue.
What critics are saying
- Tacoma and Tukwila Famous Dave’s closed December 2024, exposing weak franchise economics.
- AHG still employs over 700 people across four states, so labor costs stay heavy.
- Hulsey v. Ascend Hospitality Group keeps wage-and-hour liability alive after the 2023 settlement.
What makes Ascend Hospitality Group unique
- Bellevue-based AHG still runs Ascend Prime from Lincoln Square South’s 31st floor.
- Elaina Morris built AHG through acquisitions, not one concept, preserving brands and jobs.
- AHG Cares gives the company visible community credibility in Washington’s hospitality market.
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Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Employee Discounts
Health Insurance
Company News
Ascend Hospitality Group, Amazon distribute hundreds of free backpacks, school supplies. Bellevue-headquartered Ascend Hospitality Group and its partner, Amazon, held over the weekend their sixth annual AHG Has Your Back event, during which hundreds of backpacks were distributed to local kids. About 700 students affiliated with five area nonprofits gathered in downtown Bellevue to pick up free bags and school supplies at the carnival-themed "Dream Big" pickup party. Students came to pick up their free supplies and decorated their new school gear. At the event, kids played carnival games, had their faces painted, and received a complimentary lunch from Stanford's Food Truck. "This year's AHG Has Your Back: Dream Big carnival was designed to remind every child that their dreams are worth celebrating and that their community believes in their potential," Elaina Morris, co-founder and CEO of AHG and AHG Cares, said in a statement. "We wanted the experience to be just as inspiring as it was fun, giving kids the chance to express themselves, build confidence, and start the school year feeling seen and supported. A backpack is more than just school supplies - it's a symbol of possibility." AHG estimates that it has distributed more than 4,000 backpacks during its annual event. Read our 2023 profile of Morris, who was a Women to Watch honoree, here.