Assistant General Manager

801 Chophouse•Clayton, MO

52d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

801 Chophouse St. Louis is hiring for an Assistant General Manager! This is a full-time, restaurant management position that assists with overseeing the restaurant operations of a high-end chophouse. Don's miss your chance to join the leadership of this successful, well-established and prominent chophouse in the St. Louis area. 801 restaurants are team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced, and guest-centric environments with the highest quality food. Quintessential Steak House , timeless yet contemporary. Unique in-house meat program, serving only aged USDA prime cuts, wet and dry-aged products and select Japanese and domestic Wagyu beef. Complimented by a daily fresh sheet, in-house pastry desserts, small-batch bourbons and scotches, and our award winning wine list. We are known for exceeding expectations at the highest level, our professional and personable staff, and our expertise in private dining, including intimate private dining rooms .

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of restaurant management experience in a full-service, high-end fine dining establishment.
Advanced understanding / proficiency in restaurant accounting & financial systems, including opening & closing paperwork, inventory, invoice entry, weekly submittals, etc.
Advanced knowledge of beer/wine/spirits is required.
Ability to remain calm, professional and use good judgment under pressure.
Ability to communicate clearly and demonstrate hospitality, warmth, and expertise to guests and staff in a busy, sometimes fast-paced and high-stress environment.
Must be available 7 days per week, including evenings, weekends & some holidays.
Regular, predictable and reliable attendance.
Physical ability to work on your feet, alertly, for extended periods of time
Ability to maintain balance of food and drink service trays
Physical ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs
Ability to bend, reach, squat, kneel, climb and twist

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a beverage/wine program is preferred.
Experience in restaurant marketing/sales/business development is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist GM and Chef with management of operations for the restaurant, including wine program, wine list, inventory, purchasing, restaurant organization/cleanliness, staff performance management/training/retention, staff schedule management, menu development, guest interaction, purveyor relations, etc.
Assist with oversight of bar operation (menus, trainings, organization, inventory)
Maintain and improve restaurant standards (FOH staff, BOH staff, restaurant appearance & maintenance).
Manage the FOH Labor, Food Cost, Pour Cost and other operating expenses to remain in line with company standards.
Ensure restaurant team understands and follows SOPs for service and 801’s human resources policies and procedures.
Conduct pre-shift meetings with restaurant co-managers and staff.
Participate in weekly management calls and other meetings as required.
Assist with recruitment and hiring of FOH staff for the restaurant, assist with BOH hiring as necessary.