# Assistant General Manager - Dispensary

> King City Gardens · Cincinnati, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-17

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Reports To: General Manager | Full-Time, Exempt |

About The Garden

The Garden is proud to serve Ohio's cannabis community with integrity, compliance, and

exceptional customer care. As the industry continues to expand, we remain committed to

setting the standard for professional, safe, and educational cannabis retail experiences. We

invest in our people through coaching, development, and opportunities for career

advancement while delivering an outstanding experience for every guest.

Position Overview

The Assistant General Manager (AGM) is a key operational leader responsible for

supporting the General Manager in all aspects of dispensary performance. The AGM drives

operational excellence, regulatory compliance, financial performance, inventory integrity,

and exceptional guest experiences while developing high-performing teams. This position

serves as the acting General Manager when required and plays a critical role in executing

company initiatives, coaching leaders, and maintaining The Garden's culture of

accountability.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management**

\- Ensure compliance with Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) regulations, company

SOPs, and security requirements.

\- Support METRC compliance, inventory controls, audits, and corrective action plans.

\- Maintain audit-ready documentation and investigate operational discrepancies.

**Retail Operations & Financial Performance**

\- Lead daily store operations and ensure efficient opening and closing procedures.

\- Support labor management, scheduling, payroll accuracy, and productivity goals.

\- Drive sales performance through KPI management including AOV, UPT, loyalty capture,

and customer service metrics.  

**Team Leadership & Talent Development**

\- Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop supervisors and team members.

\- Conduct one-on-one coaching, performance evaluations, and development planning.

\- Promote accountability, recognition, and succession planning.

**Guest Experience & Sales Excellence**

\- Ensure every guest receives a compliant, educational, and welcoming experience.

\- Resolve escalated guest concerns professionally.

\- Coach teams on product knowledge, sales behaviors, and service standards.

**Business Analytics & Reporting**

\- Review daily operational reports and KPIs.

\- Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for operational improvement.

\- Communicate results and action plans effectively across the leadership team.

  
**Key Performance Indicators**

  
**Metric Goal**

Customer Service Meet Company - Goal

Compliance Audit Score Meet Company - Goal

Training Completion Meet Company - Goal

Labor Budget Meet Company - Goal

AOV Meet Company - Goal

UPT Meet Company - Goal

Loyalty Capture Meet Company - Goal

Inventory Accuracy

## Requirements

**Required**

\- 21 years of age or older.

\- High school diploma or GED.

\- Three or more years of retail leadership experience.

\- Experience leading teams, coaching performance, and managing KPIs.

\- Knowledge of POS systems and Microsoft Office.

  
**Preferred**

\- Cannabis industry leadership experience.

\- Experience with METRC and Dutchie.

\- Bachelor degree in Business or related field.

**Working Conditions**

\- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

\- Stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.

\- Successfully complete required background checks and DCC licensing requirements.

  
**Why This Role Matters**

The Assistant General Manager helps translate The Garden's strategy into daily execution.

By developing leaders, maintaining compliance, improving operational performance, and

delivering exceptional guest experiences, the AGM directly contributes to the success and

continued growth of each dispensary.

## Apply

[Apply at King City Gardens](https://apply.workable.com/king-city-gardens/j/CFD89E4F54/apply)

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