What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Manager position at 801 Chophouse?
Benefits:
- Bonuses based on restaurant performance
- Bonus based on individual performance
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Assistant General Manager
Job Description:
801 Chophouse St. Louis is hiring for Assistant General Managers. These are full-time, restaurant management positions that assist with overseeing the restaurant operations of a high-end chophouse. 801 restaurants are team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced, and guest-centric environments with the highest quality food. The ideal candidates are detail-oriented, highly motivated professionals with a strong sense of hospitality, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a true passion for fine service, food and wine.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist GM and Chef with management of operations for the restaurant, including wine program, wine list, inventory, purchasing, restaurant & staff cleanliness, staff performance management/training/retention, staff schedule management, menu development, restaurant organization, guest interaction, purveyor relations, etc.
- Assist with oversight of bar operation (menus, trainings, organization, inventory)
- Maintain and improve restaurant standards (FOH staff, BOH staff, restaurant appearance & maintenance).
- Manage the FOH Labor, Food Cost, Pour Cost and other operating expenses to remain in line with company standards.
- Ensure restaurant team understands and follows SOPs for service and 801’s human resources policies and procedures.
- Conduct pre-shift meetings with restaurant co-managers and staff.
- Participate in weekly management calls and other meetings as required.
- Assist with recruitment and hiring of FOH staff for the restaurant, assist with BOH hiring as necessary.
Position Requirements/Desired Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of restaurant management experience in a full-service, high-end fining dining establishment.
- Complete understanding / proficiency in R365 accounting & financial system, including opening & closing paperwork, inventory, invoice entry, weekly submittals, etc.
- Advanced knowledge of beer/wine/spirits is required.
- Experience managing a beverage/wine program is preferred.
- Experience in restaurant marketing/sales/business development is preferred.
- Ability to remain calm, professional and use good judgment under pressure.
- Ability to communicate clearly and demonstrate hospitality, warmth, and expertise to guests and staff in a busy, sometimes fast-paced and high-stress environment.
- Must be available 7 days per week, including evenings, weekends & some holidays.
- Regular, predictable and reliable attendance.
Physical requirements include, but are not limited to:
- Physical ability to work on your feet, alertly, for extended periods of time
- Ability to maintain balance of food and drink service trays
- Physical ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs
- Ability to bend, reach, squat, kneel, climb and twist
Compensation: 801 offers competitive pay and bonus opportunities. Salary for Assistant General Managers is dependent on experience.
