Assistant General Manager in West Palm Beach, Florida at FUKU WEST PALM BEACH 1 LLC

About Fuku

Fuku® is a quick, chef-driven eatery from David Chang, known for its signature, craveable spicy fried

chicken sandwich. Born in 2015 as part of Chang’s Momofuku family of restaurants, the “OG Sando” started as a secret menu item at Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York City’s East Village and has since

grown into a national foodie favorite. Drawing culinary influences from Asian and Southern American flavors, Fuku embraces a bold, outside-the-box approach to both food and brand culture. Fuku is on a mission to provide quality, hand-crafted food with a twist for everyone to enjoy anywhere. The company currently has 15 locations in major stadiums, arenas, and ballparks across the U.S., with additional dine-in locations in South Florida including Coral Gables and West Palm Beach.

About the role

The Assistant General Manager plays a key leadership role in supporting daily restaurant operations and ensuring every guest receives a warm, hospitality-driven experience at Fuku. The AGM works closely with the General Manager to guide FOH and BOH teams, maintain operational excellence, and develop a positive, high-performance environment where team members can grow.

At Fuku, our leaders bring our Mission, Vision, and Values to life on every shift. The AGM helps set the tone for hospitality, culture, communication, and teamwork by leading with care, clarity, and accountability. This includes supporting kitchen operations, recipe execution, prep, equipment readiness, sanitation standards, and building strong BOH systems before shifting into more balanced FOH and BOH responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

1. BOH Leadership and Training

• Support BOH operations, including prep, recipe execution, food safety, and station readiness
• Train and coach BOH team members to uphold Fuku’s quality and safety standards
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, labeling, and FIFO systems

2. Shift Leadership and Guest Experience

• Serve as Manager on Duty as assigned
• Support FOH flow, hospitality standards, and guest recovery
• Lead shift huddles and communicate updates, menu changes, and expectations

3. Inventory and Cost Awareness

• Assist with BOH ordering, receiving, and weekly inventory counts
• Support waste reduction, portioning accuracy, and cost control practices

4. Team Development and Culture

• Help onboard, train, coach, and recognize team members
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment aligned with Fuku’s Mission, Vision, and Values

5. Safety, Cleanliness, and Compliance

• Uphold DOH, sanitation, and food safety procedures
• Support equipment maintenance and cleanliness standards

6. Administrative Support

• Assist the GM with scheduling, systems training, reporting and documentation
• Learn Fuku platforms including POS, inventory, and ordering software

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or assistant management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment
• Strong BOH skill set, including prep, cooking, food safety, equipment management, and kitchen systems
• Ability to learn, execute, and train BOH procedures, recipes, and prep systems with confidence
• Leadership skills with a focus on coaching, communication, and team development
• Working knowledge of FOH operations and a willingness to grow into a balanced FOH and BOH leadership role
• Familiarity with financial performance, including inventory practices, food cost, and labor oversight
• Food handler certification preferred or the ability to obtain one
• Experience with restaurant technology platforms, including inventory, scheduling, and POS systems
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to communicate clearly in the language(s) of the work location