Assistant General Manager

The Oakville Grill & Cellar•Chicago, IL

4d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Oakville Grill & Cellar brings the best of Napa Valley to Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood. The menu focuses on simply prepared dishes made with expertly sourced, seasonal ingredients, with an emphasis on live-fire cooking. It also boasts one of the largest, exclusively California wine lists in Chicago and features a first-of-its-kind tasting room that lets guests experience Napa Valley from Fulton Market. Overview The Oakville Grill & Cellar is Hiring Now: ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER! Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for an Assistant General Manager with 2 years of AGM experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! EOE. We participate in E-Verify

Requirements

5+ years of restaurant management experience
2+ years of AGM experience in a full-service restaurant
Skilled in leading and developing teams
Experienced with inventory and BOH systems

Responsibilities

Ensure day-to-day business operations run smoothly
Assist with training, recruiting, HR and administrative duties; assist and financials / statement preparation; and assist the GM with customer service inquiries
Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items; place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders; and accept and inspect deliveries
Model and promote teamwork across all teams
Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Quarterly Bonus
Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
401(k)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness