Successful, intimate, San Fernando Valley mainstay is looking for an Assistant General Manager to join the team! Backed by an established restaurant group with a collection of several other successful restaurants and bars, this high-end concept is always a hit with guests. Featuring a contemporary chef-driven menu and a well-curated craft cocktail program, the restaurant brings an approachable sophistication to the traditional fine dining experience. The team is looking for an energetic, experienced, and polished FOH Manager with good leadership skills. The Manager should be service minded, enjoy interacting with guests and being on the floor. Looking for a mature leader who can help to coach, develop and respectfully lead the team while holding them accountable to high standards. This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable and popular restaurant in Los Angeles!
Restaurant Manager Responsibilities:
- Oversee the FOH team
- Maintain, support and promote company culture and philosophies
- Deliver superior service and maximize guest satisfaction
- Take initiative and help to build business
- Contribute to controlling costs and maximizing efficiencies
- Organize and supervise shifts
- Remain hands on throughout the entire shift and assist as needed
- Hold the team accountable to high standards while remaining hands on and leading by example
- Ensure the team is well educated on the menu items
- Gather guests’ feedback, resolve guest issues and recommend improvements
- Appraise team member performance and provide feedback to improve productivity
- Control operational costs and identify measures to minimize waste
- Train new and current team members on proper guest steps of service
- Monitor compliance with safety and hygiene regulations
- Understand and comply with CA labor laws
Restaurant Manager Requirements:
- Minimum 1-3 years as a Restaurant Manager, Floor Manager, Service Manager, Dining Room Manager, FOH Manager, or comparable hospitality management role in an upscale or fine dining restaurant concept
- Fine-dining and/or chef-driven restaurant experience a plus
- Strong knowledge of food, beverage, and steps of service
- Eagerness to learn and grow
- Passion for engaging with guests and providing outstanding, professional service
- Proven successful track record of maintaining high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
- Ability to analyze processes and information, identify problems and trends, and develop effective solutions and strategies
- Passion for hospitality and working with people
- Acute attention to detail
- High level of professionalism with an energetic, positive attitude
- Commitment to providing exceptional service to guests and support to staff members
- Basic computer literacy
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including opening, closing, weekends and holidays as needed
Compensation Package Includes:
- Base Salary in the $80-85k range DOE
- Bonus Potential
- Medical Benefits
- PTO
