We are searching for a passionate Assistant General Manager at our wine bar in Clinton Hill. We are a small, driven team and are seeking someone looking to grow with our company and bring meaningful contributions to our service and operations.
The hire will be responsible for daily management duties with a focus on coaching and training, with the primary objective of maintaining our exceptionally high standards of service and level of hospitality for our restaurant’s guests. We want someone passionate about contributing and improving systems creatively and with the leadership ability to build a culture that allows the restaurant and its staff to thrive. The role also includes a supporting role in administrative and HR functions.
While management experience is not required, a minimum of one year experience as a Server, Captain, or Sommelier in a restuarant within our category is required.
All candidates should have :
- Ambition and professionalism
- Respect and awareness of all staff and people
- Ability to multi-task and be efficient
- Professionalism and desire to keep learning and growing
- Problem solving and adapting abilities
- Ability to communicate and manage a diverse staff
- Shared values / belief in sustainability and equity
Job Responsibilities :
Daily Operational Duties
Opening Duties, including book management, pre-service notes, updating toast, menu adjustments, printing, and updating educational materialsClosing the restaurant, including e xecuting cash handling procedures and reconciling time sheets and tip sheets, and end of night reportingMaintaining cleanliness and organization of the spaceMaintaining the restaurant ready for DOH inspection at all timesManagement of all employeesSupport management in reservations and guest reservations related dutiesIn-Service Leadership
Maintaining proper flow of service (at the door, on the floor, and at the pass)Problem solving and preventing issues for guestsBuilding long-term relationships with guestsDecision making and troubleshootingEnsure completion of all sidework for Dining Team, as well as additional dutiesStaff Development and Training
Improve, revise, and execute our training in conjunction with managementRegular check-ins with all staff to discuss learning goals, areas for support, training needsExecuting regular check-ins and disciplinary actions with staff as requiredMaintaining educational materials for food and beverageCulture leadership : maintaining genuine relationships with staff while maintaning clear lines and boundaries, developing specific educational experiences to develop and grow staffAdministrative Duties
Ensure accurate weekly and monthly inventoryOrdering for restaurant and office suppliesActive management of labor targetsWeekly invoice uploading and oversightMaintaining our online menu and staff educational materialsDevelopment and implementation of systems to continue improving our service and operational efficiencyUpdating staff checklists to maintain accuracyCare and Maintenance
Support continued maintenance of space, including organizing deep clean tasks and scheduling additional cleaning shifts for portersCoordinating for simple repair needs, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC-related issuesEnsuring continued organization of physical location for efficient operations.