Assistant Manager

About us:

From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over four decades has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm, located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply. 

Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World

Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality

Our Core Values:

Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.

People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.

Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.

Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.

Doing Good Through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Manager to join our team at Dizzy’s Club. This role is essential in ensuring seamless restaurant operations, delivering outstanding guest experiences, and supporting the management team with administrative and operational responsibilities. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership and organizational skills and thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee restaurant and department closing procedures, ensuring all supervisor duties are completed.
• Assist with daily administrative tasks, including inventory management, data entry, filing, and reporting.
• Support the management of group sales, including coordination and execution.
• Review daily departmental checklists to ensure compliance with DOH regulations and company standards.
• Step in to assist in service as needed to maintain smooth operations and guest satisfaction.
• Act as an elite Maitre D', leading the host stand and managing the club entrance to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Handle office-related tasks such as ordering supplies, printing, copying, and managing calendars.
• Execute ad hoc assignments as directed by management. 

Qualifications: 

• Previous experience in restaurant or hospitality management preferred.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and restaurant management systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of DOH compliance and safety regulations.
• Late-night open availability and schedule flexibility.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Floor Manager or Supervisor (NYC experience preferred).
• At least 3 years of experience in a NYC restaurant.
• DOH Food Handler’s Certification.
• Professional demeanor with a polished, upscale presentation.

Location: Dizzy’s (JALC)

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: PTO, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, Safe & Sick time, FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States

Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.