Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions
Assistant General Manager – Local Independent Hospitality Group Los Angeles CA
Salary: $80000 – $85000
Longstanding popular Los Angeles restaurant group is looking for an Assistant General Manager to join the team! Looking for someone with outstanding leadership and organizational skills, a strong sense of initiative, and a passion for interacting with guests. This is a hands-on role that will be involved with all aspects of the business, and requires a collaborative, reliable leader to coach and develop the team while holding them accountable to high standards. The AGM will also be helping to oversee the bar program, so prior bar management experience is critical. Someone with a warm personality who is open to being mentored, and can motivate a team while creating memorable guest experiences is ideal. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to grow and further their career in a collaborative environment with a respected team!
Assistant General Manager Responsibilities:
- Oversee the FOH team and steps of service
- Ensure the team is knowledgeable on the menu items
- Hire, train, motivate and coach team members
- Provide Support for GM in positive manner
- Ordering, inventory, and scheduling
- Help oversee the bar program and and manage costs in relation to bar operations
- Perform all aspects of the job with a high level of professionalism and integrity
- Establish a positive work culture that is in line with company culture, values, and philosophies
- Provide an excellent guest experience and resolve all guest issues
- Maintain, support, and promote company culture and philosophies
- Take initiative and help to build business and repeat customers
- Contribute to controlling costs and maximizing efficiencies
- Maintain health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Hold team accountable to high standards while remaining hands on and leading by example
- Assess employee performance and provide helpful feedback and training opportunities
- Understand and comply with CA labor laws
Assistant General Manager Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as Restaurant Assistant General Manager (AGM) or 4+ years as a Restaurant Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Dining Room Manager, FOH Manager, or Hospitality Manager in a full-service, upscale, or fine dining restaurant or comparable concept
- Understanding of the Los Angeles restaurant scene is ideal
- Some bar management experience is required and understanding of the financial aspects of bar operations
- Passion for food, beverage and service
- Strong leader and motivator to the staff and management
- Basic understanding of administrative functions and controlling cost of goods
- High attention to detail
- Reliable and punctual
- Open to taking and giving direction
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong sense of integrity and initiative
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
- Ability to analyze processes and information, identify problems and trends, and develop effective solutions and strategies
- Commitment to providing exceptional service to guests and support to staff members
- Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
- Computer proficiency, including the use of Microsoft office
- Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays
- Food safety certification
Compensation Package Includes:
- Base Salary in the $80-85k range DOE
- Discretionary Bonus
- Medical Benefits
- 401k
- Parking
- R&D Allowance
- Dining Stipend
- PTO Plan