Copy of Hiring Assistant General Manager for Upscale Buckhead Tavern

Beechwood Tavern•Atlanta, GA

4d•$65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Come join one of the newest restaurants in Buckhead! The Beechwood Tavern is building their leadership team. The Assistant General Manager is responsible for supporting the General Manager with all operations within the restaurant; including but not limited to HR management, training and development of team members, adherence to standards, managing vendors, facility maintenance and ensuring that all agreed upon financial goals are achieved.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years experience at AGM level or higher (or equivalent) with clear progression of leadership over past 3 years.
High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelors preferred.
Culinary, hospitality, or management degree strongly preferred.
Strong culinary experience.
Must be ServSafe Certified.
Technology skills including but not limited to: POS back office, MS Word and Excel.
Proficient in the following aspects of restaurant operations: product inventory and ordering, food prep, sanitation, security, HR functions including local, state and federal guidelines.
Demonstrated success running high performing teams.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance with flexible availability.
The AGM must have open availability, meaning a flexible schedule (not fixed) and be able to cover shifts on short notice.
The AGM must be available whenever needed during operating hours which includes working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Ensure the restaurant is 100% staffed, hiring high quality people who demonstrate and exceed standards.
Ensures employees are trained, motivated and empowered to deliver total customer satisfaction.
Evaluates each employee’s ability to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through consistent coaching and tracking.
Continuously improves the skills, knowledge and morale of all employees.
The AGM must treat all coworkers and employees with dignity and respect; creates an environment where the entire team does the same.
Oversees progressive discipline and employee terminations in partnership with GM, kitchen managers, HR and COO.
Strives to develop qualified team members for advancement through mentorship and performance tracking.
Enforces all labor laws (federal, state and local).
Meets or exceeds the financial budget requirements.
Email and phone correspondence completed daily.
Follows procedures to maintain the safety and security of all employees, customers and company assets (building, cash, equipment, supplies).
Ensures food safety standards. All managers must be Servsafe (or food handler equivalent) certified.
Completes product inventory and places or oversees purchase orders in coordination with the GM.