Dreamland Assistant General Manager

Aviator Nation
Nashville, TN
On-site

Who this role is best for

Operations-focused candidates with hospitality experience will find this role's emphasis on venue management and team leadership a strong fit.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3-6 years of management experience in hospitality or retail environments
    — “3-6 years in a management role”
  • Individuals skilled in POS systems and who value customer-centric leadership
    — “Working knowledge of Point-of-Sale (POS) systems and retail/hospitality operational software”
  • Professionals with strong administrative and scheduling capabilities who thrive in a dynamic venue setting
    — “Manage team member availability, build and publish staff schedules”

Things to consider

  • The role demands significant physical effort, including lifting up to 50 pounds regularly
    — “Ability to move and lift equipment and supplies of up to 50 pounds”
  • The work environment is noisy, which may affect comfort for some candidates
    — “The noise level in the work environment is moderate to extremely loud.”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate experience in training and coaching both front-of-house and back-of-house teams
    — “Train, supervise, delegate tasks to, and coach front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) staff”
  • Highlight your ability to manage financial controls and cash handling procedures
    — “Demonstrated experience with cash handling, register reconciliation, and basic financial reporting”
  • Showcase your proficiency with digital tools like Slack and Google Workspace
    — “Proficiency in Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets) and digital workplace communication platforms (Slack)”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • driving operational excellence
  • supporting leadership
  • maintaining exceptional customer experience
Typical background
managementretail/hospitality

Skills & requirements

Required

Operations ManagementSchedulingFinancial ControlsTeam LeadershipInventory Management

Preferred

Customer ServiceFacility Readiness

About the role

Original posting from Aviator Nation via Greenhouse

The Assistant Manager (AGM) plays a critical role in driving operational excellence, supporting leadership, and maintaining an exceptional customer experience at our Nashville venue. Working closely with the General Manager, the AGM oversees daily business operations, staff performance, inventory management, and administrative workflows while fostering a positive, productive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Administration: Oversee day-to-day business operations and administrative functions to ensure smooth venue execution.

Scheduling & Labor Management: Manage team member availability, build and publish staff schedules, and maintain precise timecards and personnel records.

Financial Controls: Open/close cash registers, conduct secure cash drops, perform bank change procedures, process/upload invoices, and manage tip allocation for the Nashville location.

Team Leadership & Development: Train, supervise, delegate tasks to, and coach front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) staff; facilitate onboarding and offboarding processes.

Communication & Documentation: Maintain active communication with the team via Slack, and regularly photograph and document venue conditions for recordkeeping.

Inventory Management: Oversee Dreamland ordering, maintain inventory counts, and perform general inventory tracking and reporting.

Guest Experience: Maintain a visible, customer-forward presence (including regular table visits) to ensure premier service and high guest satisfaction.

Facility Readiness: Open and close the venue adhering strictly to security standards and operational procedures.

Skills & Qualifications

3-6 years in a management role 

Proven time management and task prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.

Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills across staff and management.

Proficiency in Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets) and digital workplace communication platforms (Slack).

Sound decision-making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities.

Working knowledge of Point-of-Sale (POS) systems and retail/hospitality operational software.

Demonstrated experience with cash handling, register reconciliation, and basic financial reporting.

Ability to consistently interpret, apply, and enforce company policies and standards.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, climb, walk, and stand for long durations of time.

Ability to move and lift equipment and supplies of up to 50 pounds.

Visual acuity required for close reading, inventory checks, distance, color peripheral, and depth perception.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to extremely loud..

This job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out other duties as requested.

Pay and Benefits:

Extensive training in POS handling and fresh product making

Fun and exciting work environment

Encouraging internal growth within the company

Health Benefits for full time employees

A reasonable estimate of pay range is $24-27/hr.

EEO Statement

Aviator Nation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Source: Aviator Nation careers (Greenhouse)

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