At Hoexters, the Assistant General Manager supervises the daily operations of our restaurant working directly with the General Manager to ensure the below list of responsibilities seen through:
Personnel & Culture
- Create an intentionally positive, appreciative, supportive, and fun workplace culture that attracts and retains great people
- Direct the FOH management team toward achieving company goals by assigning projects, creating deadlines, and supervising work
- Lead managers and hourly staff by ensuring that everyone
- Knows what to do when at work
- Knows why they’re doing that work, and why doing it well matters
- Has the proper tools and time to do their work
- Interview, hire, train, and, when necessary, terminate employees
- Develop employees by providing regular ongoing feedback, establishing performance expectations, and conducting performance reviews
- Prepare schedules and ensure that the restaurant is staffed for all shifts
- Develop, document, and teach standard operating procedures for restaurant operations, including set-up and breakdown side work, table maintenance, cocktail and ingredient production, wine/spirit ordering and inventory, and more
Food & Beverage
- Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of dining areas and bathrooms
- Ensure that floor staff has a thorough knowledge of all menu items, including cocktails, wine by the glass, beer, and food through regular education and quizzing
- With bartenders and beverage director, oversee the beverage program, including cocktails, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks, to ensure the highest possible standards of quality
Guest Service
- Ensure excellent guest service in all areas, and consistently train staff to provide such service
- Respond to complaints, taking any and all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests
Operational Responsibilities
- Ensure that proper security procedures are in place to protect employees, guests, and company assets
- Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents
- Manage shifts, which includes daily decision making, scheduling, product quality, and cleanliness