Assistant General Manager

Assistant General Manager

Location: Pacific Palisades, CA
Company: New School Hospitality
Salary: 90,000–100,000 annually

Position Overview

As the Assistant General Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the General Manager across all aspects of restaurant operations. You will help lead the team, uphold service and quality standards, and contribute to the financial and cultural success of the restaurant. This role requires strong organizational skills, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume, chef-driven environment with New School Hospitality.

Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Team Management

• Support the General Manager in leading and developing the restaurant team, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Help ensure smooth day-to-day operations, including opening and closing procedures, inventory management, cash handling, and adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Lead by example in delivering exceptional guest service; respond promptly to feedback and continuously seek ways to improve the overall guest experience.
• Assist in monitoring financial performance, including labor costs and sales trends, and help implement cost-control measures without compromising quality.
• Support staff training and development, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with payroll.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Create and manage the Front of House (FOH) schedule.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a similar role in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate a diverse team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine and wine preferred.
• Passion for hospitality and a commitment to outstanding food and service.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary: 90,000–100,000
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Competitive compensation package and professional development support
• Dining discounts available at managed locations

Teaching and teamwork are the core of what we do on all levels. We look forward to meeting you.

New School Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.