Highly rated Palm Springs restaurant is seeking an experienced, passionate, and proactive Assistant General Manager to join the team! This California-Mediterranean concept features a seasonal, chef-driven menu, strong cocktail & bar program, and is beloved by locals in the community. Looking for someone with outstanding leadership and organizational skills, a strong sense of initiative, and a passion for interacting with guests and building relationships. 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. Someone with a warm personality who can lead by example with a guest-centric approach, while ensuring seamless service and operational success. This is a clear path for growth in this role, and a great opportunity for someone who is looking to further their career in a collaborative environment with a highly 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
- Maintain a strong presence on the floor during service
- Perform all aspects of the job with a high level of professionalism and integrity
- Uphold 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 restaurant or comparable hospitality concept
- Familiarity with the Palm Springs community and restaurant scene is ideal
- Passion for food, beverage and service
- Vibrant, guest-centric personality
- 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 $72.5-78k range DOE
- Bonus Structure
- Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
- PTO Plan