Assistant General Manager

Chef Marc Forgione, and Respect Hospitality are looking for an Assistant General Manager at Peasant.

Chef Marc currently has two restaurants as a part of this group, his namesake property in TriBeca as well as Peasant.

The Assistant General Manager of the restaurant directs and oversees all operations in accordance with standardized policies to ensure the restaurant runs smoothly daily, best practices are in place to drive revenue and profitability and acts as the leader to drive the culture and morale of the team.

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following and may change or be
adjusted at any time:
● Work with the General Manager of the property to set the direction of the business in day to day operations as well as develop and
execute a plan to drive sales, manage costs, and grow the business
● Manages FOH schedule; ensures the FOH is properly staffed and in line with labor cost goals
● Handles all FOH staff responsibilities in partnership with General Manager and HR (includes:
onboarding, training and development, employee relations, disciplinary action, documentation, terminations, etc.)
● Shares all repair and maintenance responsibilities for the restaurant with the General Manager and Executive Chef
● Works directly with General Manager in order to promote a strong and unified leadership dynamic—breaking barriers of separation between FOH and BOH
● Oversees and manages the dining room management team, ensuring that they are performing up to standard and supporting the needs of the restaurant in their given roles
● Responsible for being a part of pre-shift meetings
● Works with entire leadership team to drive the success of the restaurant
● Oversees organization, efficiency and policies pertaining to service in the dining room
● Balances administrative responsibilities with service responsibilities
● Enhances and strengthens guest relationships, established and new
● Promotes cooperative effort, a team spirit, good morale and positive culture among employees
● Resolves complaints from guests in a polite, friendly manner always making sure we follow up with them when needed
● Ensures the entire space looks, smells, and feels great (lighting, temperature, bathrooms, cleanliness, and seating arrangements)
● Participates in training about standardized policies (HR, fire, hygiene, health, safety, employee handbook, etc.)
● Helps with duties of other employees (i.e. server, food runner, etc.) as needed
● Responsible for ensuring that all server check outs and restaurant closing duties are performed daily to standards, delegating this responsibility when appropriate
● Has a strong understanding of company background, core values and philosophy
● Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
● Performs other work-related duties as assigned

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS:
● Minimum 2 years working in a high-touch restaurant environment and has worked through a restaurant opening previously
● Previous management experience required
● Experience with operations management, team management, and team development
● Proficient in a variety of technology systems, especially Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and business costing analysis
● Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
● NYC Food Protection Certificate
● Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment
● Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
● Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision

RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
● Ability to be flexible with job demands and open minded when being asked to complete tasks
● Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant
● Ability to handle stress under pressure
● Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant generally weighing 0-50 pounds
● Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
● Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day

 Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($75-$95)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

We are an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.