Assistant General Manager (AGM)

Horsefeather

  • Palo Alto, California
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    About the Position: The Assistant General Manager works closely with the General Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, ensuring efficient service, strong team performance, and guest satisfaction. What We’re Looking For (Please Read Carefully): We are seeking a motivated, hospitality-driven leader with strong organizational skills, financial understanding, and a commitment to exceptional service.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPalo Alto, California

    Description

    Join Our Team as Assistant General Manager (AGM)


    About the Position: The Assistant General Manager works closely with the General Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, ensuring efficient service, strong team performance, and guest satisfaction. This position is hands-on and requires a high level of organization, leadership, and problem-solving ability. The AGM must be proactive, adaptable, and ready to assist in all aspects of service and operations.


    Key Responsibilities

    • Assist in managing daily restaurant operations, ensuring a seamless and high-quality guest experience.
    • Lead FOH staff, ensuring adherence to service standards, hospitality expectations, and company policies.
    • Train, mentor, and develop employees, fostering a positive, professional team environment.
    • Support the General Manager in hiring, scheduling, and labor management.
    • Oversee and support service flow, ensuring efficiency and attention to detail in guest interactions.
    • Assist in inventory management, ordering, and cost control.
    • Address guest concerns, complaints, and service recovery efforts in a professional manner.
    • Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, labor laws, and internal policies.
    • Work with the General Manager and Chef de Cuisine to ensure FOH and BOH collaboration.


    What We’re Looking For (Please Read Carefully): We are seeking a motivated, hospitality-driven leader with strong organizational skills, financial understanding, and a commitment to exceptional service. The ideal candidate is a highly adaptable problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.


    Minimum Requirements

    • You must be 21 or older to apply
    • Minimum 3 years of management experience in hospitality or restaurant settings.
    • Experience in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
    • Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
    • Ability to manage financial responsibilities, including labor cost control and inventory tracking.
    • Familiarity with POS systems (Toast preferred), reservation systems (Resy/OpenTable), and scheduling software (Sling / When I Work).
    • Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
    • California Food Handler’s Card and RBS certification required.
    • Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
    • Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand for extended periods of time


    What We Offer: Competitive salary based on experience. Health Benefits. 401k with a 4% match after 6 months of employment. Substantial growth opportunities within an expanding company. Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


    If you are a hospitality-driven leader looking to advance your career in a dynamic, growing restaurant brand, we’d love to hear from you.

    Benefits

    • Health insurance
    • 401(k) matching
    • Employee discount

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