Widely respected, growing Los Angeles restaurant group is seeking an Assistant General Manager to help oversee their popular neighboring restaurant concepts in the South Bay. Someone who thrives in hospitality, loves guest service, and is adept at creating culture and remaining positive in a fast-paced environment is essential. The ideal candidate for this role is highly service minded, enjoys interacting with guests, and leading the team by example on the floor. It is imperative that this person has a bright, outgoing personality in order to model warm, genuine service to the rest of the team. This is an actively growing company and they are looking for dedicated, hospitality-driven people to join and grow with them!
Assistant General Manager Responsibilities:
- Help oversee the FOH team in collaboration with the GM
- Ensure the team is knowledgeable on the menu items
- Hire, train, motivate and coach team members
- Provide Support for GM in positive manner
- Ensure quality and consistency of all products served
- Ordering, inventory, and scheduling
- Perform all aspects of the job with a high level of professionalism and integrity
- Ensure exceptional guest experience in all areas
- Establish a positive work culture that is in line with company culture, values, and philosophies
- Encourage opportunities for the team to learn and grow
- Continually strive to educate and develop of staff as it relates to food, beverage, and service
- 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
- Ensure all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition
- 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:
- 2+ years’ experience as Restaurant Assistant General Manager (AGM) or 3+ years as a Restaurant Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Dining Room Manager, FOH Manager, Hospitality Manager, or comparable leadership role in a full-service, upscale, high-volume restaurant or comparable concept
- Passion for food and beverage
- Basic understanding of administrative functions and controlling cost of goods
- High attention to detail
- Reliable and punctual
- 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
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment
- 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 $80-90k range DOE
- Bonus Potential
- Medical Benefits
- PTO Plan
- Company Perks