Assistant General Manager at JFK Airport (Paris Cafe)

Retail and Dining Positions • Jamaica, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Paradies Lagardère, with 70 years of experience in pioneering trends and delivering engaging experiences for airport travelers, is seeking an Assistant General Manager for its Paris Cafe at JFK Airport. Located in the historic Eero Saarinen-designed TWA Terminal, the Paris Cafe by Jean-Georges offers a unique dining experience. As part of the management team, you will be responsible for managing daily store operations, driving financial success, and building strong teams. This role emphasizes creating human connections with customers and achieving aspirations autonomously, supported by world-class brand and business practices. You will have the opportunity to grow a multi-million-dollar business, nurture talent, lead a team, and inspire others as a brand ambassador.

Requirements

• 3+ years retail / customer service management experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial mentality with experience in a sales-focused environment.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and mentor team partners with professional maturity.
• Minimum High School or GED.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Ability to perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, climbing on a ladder, and walking long distances.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in an environment with varying temperatures.
• Ability to work full time (in excess of 40 hours per week), including variable hours such as early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Proficiency in reading and writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in mathematics.

Nice To Haves

• Obtain and maintain current Serve Safe Food Manager’s Certification within six months of hire/promotion.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily store operations.
• Drive financial success of the business.
• Build and develop great teams.
• Delight and uplift customers through human connection.
• Achieve business aspirations autonomously.
• Drive sales leveraging business acumen, efficiency, and problem-solving skills.
• Engage and develop team members' skills.
• Become a dynamic brand ambassador dedicated to driving and achieving results through the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED