Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Position Summary

The Assistant Manager is a key leadership role responsible for supporting the General Manager in overseeing all aspects of restaurant operations. The Assistant Manager ensures high standards of service, quality, and efficiency while fostering a positive work environment. This role involves managing daily operations, mentoring staff, driving performance metrics, and upholding the values and culture of Noble Food & Pursuits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following and may change or be adjusted at any time:

• Assist the General Manager in managing all aspects of restaurant operations, including FOH and BOH.
• Supervise daily service, ensuring that all guests receive a seamless and exceptional dining experience.
• Develop and mentor staff by providing training, guidance, and performance feedback.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and support strategies to meet operational goals.
• Manage scheduling to ensure adequate staffing levels while controlling labor costs.
• Conduct regular inventory counts, oversee ordering, and monitor food and beverage costs.
• Collaborate with FOH and BOH teams to optimize communication and service flow.
• Resolve guest complaints and concerns with professionalism and efficiency.
• Oversee health, safety, and sanitation compliance, ensuring adherence to all regulations.
• Support marketing and promotional activities to drive revenue and guest engagement.
• Prepare operational reports and communicate performance updates to the General Manager.
• Lead opening and closing procedures, including cash handling and financial reconciliation.

Additional Skills and Responsibilities

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in restaurant management
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead a diverse team.
• Advanced knowledge of restaurant operations, including food and beverage service, cost control, and labor management.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in POS systems, scheduling software, and inventory management tools.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Flexibility with job demands and open-minded when being asked to complete tasks
• May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull heavy objects up to 50 lbs
• Kneel, bend, or stoop, ascend or descend stairs; be on feet for extended periods of time
• Occasionally crouch and climb.
• Working in an environment that may be exposed to hazardous equipment and situations and conditions that produce cuts or minor burns
• Exposed to hot and cold temperatures, such as when working near ovens or retrieving food from freezers
• Ability to be exposed to common allergens and unique ingredients

EEO Statement

Noble Food & Pursuits is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.