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Assistant General Manager at Lancaster Wings, Inc dba Buffalo Wild Wings

Lancaster Wings, Inc dba Buffalo Wild Wings Flagstaff, AZ

Job Description

Assistant General Manager

Buffalo Wild Wings Leadership and Management Love sports? Thrive under pressure? Ready to lead a team where every day feels like game day?
Then you're already built for Buffalo Wild Wings. Now let's make it official.

Lancaster Wings is looking for high-energy, people-first leaders to join our management team. If you know how to rally a crew, coach performance, and stay calm when the game is on the line - we want to meet you.
What You'll Do:
  • Lead the business, coach the team, and drive performance - every guest, every meal, every time
  • Set clear expectations, hold your team accountable, and lead with purpose and positivity
  • Hire, train, and develop talent - you're building a championship team
  • Run the playbook: labor, inventory, scheduling, compliance, cleanliness, and guest experience
  • Jump in where needed - this is a hands-on leadership role
  • Be the calm in the chaos. You'll solve problems, de-escalate issues, and lead by example
What You Bring:
  • 1+ year experience in restaurant management or shift leadership (high-volume preferred)
  • Passion for competition, sports, people, food, and fast-paced environments
  • The ability to lead under pressure, stay organized, and bring the team together
  • Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Reliable transportation and a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, holidays)-Be there when the business needs you
  • ServSafe Food or Alcohol (or equivalent) preferred
Why Join Us:
  • Work/Life Balance - We value your time on and off the clock
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Paid Time Off + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
  • Aggressive Monthly Bonus Plan
  • Free Shift Meals
  • Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas
  • Ongoing training and growth - you'll learn, level up, and lead stronger
Not sure if you check every box?
Apply anyway. We're looking for leaders with hustle, heart, and potential - not just resumes. Let's talk. Game On. Apply Today. Lancaster Wings Inc. is a proud independent franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings and an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion, and opportunity for all.

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Typical entry-level pay: $67k for General and Operations Managers nationally

National salary averages
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$67k
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Senior roles pay 144% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

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Hiring leverage
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Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
High mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

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Likely Possible Unlikely

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Job Growth →
High churn
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🚀 Compound
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⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+4%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
308,700 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024