Terrain Cafe | Assistant Manager | Westport
About The Position
Terrain Café is a chef-driven, garden-to-table restaurant that celebrates seasonal ingredients and the art of gathering through thoughtful menus and warm, welcoming spaces rooted in craftsmanship and heartfelt hospitality. We are seeking a motivated Assistant Manager! Our ideal candidate will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction. The Assistant Manager will support the General Manager and entire team by organizing, planning and directing activities in all aspects of dining room service, front of house and beverage programming.
Requirements
- 4-5 years restaurant experience
- 1 year management experience
- Polished, professional appearance with a positive, team-oriented attitude.
- Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are important.
- Flexible availability preferred- may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and select holidays.
- Physically able to: Stand and walk for extended periods
- Bend, reach, lift up to 50 lbs.
- Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of alcohol, coffee and beverage programs with a passion for creating beautiful lattes and standout cocktails.
- Driven to lead a team of committed coworkers with an entrepreneurial spirit to reach targeted goals.
- Strong communication, listening skills and emotional intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for supporting and meeting daily restaurant operations to ensure a superior guest experience in our dining room
- Collaborate with the General Manager in analyzing and recommending methods drive sales, manage profitability, fulfill operating hours to include all controllable spending (payroll, COGS, invoicing)
- Manage beverage program; maintain relationships with purveyors, manage and submission of inventory, participation in menu development
- Assists the General Manager in hiring, training, developing, scheduling and evaluating employees through daily line-up, staff programs and daily evaluation of restaurant service performance
- Enforces company standards, policies, and procedures, including sanitation, safety, dress codes, and cash handling
- Interacts with guests to obtain feedback; effectively responds to and handles guest issues and complaints at all times acting as a brand ambassador
- Encourages a positive work environment for all staff
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with retirement savings plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
