Assistant General Manager

Postino WineCafe • Phoenix, AZ

8h

About The Position

As an Assistant General Manager your goal is to support the General Manager’s vision of excellence that is team-focused and always innovative. This role directs the creation of sincere and genuine connections while maintaining a positive work environment, delegating and managing the daily functions of the assigned restaurant, and meeting and exceeding company financial goals.

Requirements

• The position requires 1 year of full-service restaurant Restaurant Manager experience or 3-5 years of a lead or supervisory role in a restaurant. Internal candidates must be in good standing and free of performance issues within a 1-year time-period. Combined work experience and education will be considered in decisions.
• Servsafe and Responsible Alcohol Service Certifications are required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellence in food quality, portioning, speed, and waste control.
• Lead daily Taste Plate coaching and follow-up to uphold menu standards.
• Oversee catering and off-premise food execution to brand standards.
• Maintain kitchen and walk-in organization, ensuring tools and smallwares support flawless execution.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards, including health inspections, Steritech audits, and ServSafe certifications.
• Coach daily on ordering, pars, prep guides, and chemical/paper product management.
• Regularly update prep guides and par levels in alignment with menu changes.
• Manage culinary smallwares and equipment inventory and readiness.
• Own BOH inventory accuracy, food COGs, AvT, and culinary cost analysis.
• Enter, audit, and manage invoices, credits, and proper G/L coding.
• Partner with the GM on P&L review, cost communication, and coaching to drive financial goals.
• Manage relationships with food and beverage vendors to ensure quality, pricing, and service standards.
• Monitor supply needs and ensure consistent, accurate ordering and vendor follow-up.
• Lead culinary team scheduling, hiring, and development.
• Select, staff, and coach Culinary Trainers (CTs) to elevate team performance and growth.
• Report on area of responsibility (AOR) performance in weekly manager meetings.

Benefits

• Recognition and rewards for your hard work
• Generous meal benefit program
• Access to Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Mental wellness and life event management program
• Fitness discount program
• Telehealth services
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and earned paid sick time
• Company provided Holidays off
• Company paid life, accidental, and long-term disability benefits.
• Paid Parental Leave up to four weeks when eligible.
• Competitive base compensation and potential annual 20% bonus paid quarterly

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees