Assistant Manager
About The Position
Olive + Oak is looking for an Assistant Manager (AM) to join our front-of-house leadership team. This is a hands-on management role for someone who loves restaurants, genuinely enjoys leading people, and knows that great hospitality starts with a strong, supported team. Our AM is highly visible on the floor, engaged with guests and employees, and actively involved in making each service run smoothly. Olive + Oak is the flagship restaurant of O+O Hospitality Group and is known for thoughtfully executed food and beverage programs, warm hospitality, and an experienced team that takes pride in what we do.
Requirements
- Present, approachable, and comfortable leading from the floor
- Calm and solutions-oriented during busy services
- Reliable, organized, and accountable
- Confident giving clear direction and constructive feedback
- Interested in developing employees, not simply managing shifts
- Passionate about hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
- Comfortable working collaboratively with chefs, managers, servers, bartenders, support staff, and ownership
- Interested in continuing to grow their knowledge of wine, food, and restaurant operations
- Previous restaurant management or supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
- Fine-dining or elevated full-service experience and wine knowledge are valuable, but curiosity, leadership ability, and a willingness to learn matter just as much.
Responsibilities
- Lead the floor during service, anticipating needs and helping the team stay organized, focused, and supported
- Create an exceptional guest experience through proactive hospitality and thoughtful problem-solving
- Support, coach, and develop FOH employees while helping maintain a positive and professional workplace
- Lead engaging pre-shift meetings that prepare the team for successful service
- Participate in scheduling, staffing decisions, and day-to-day restaurant operations
- Help train and onboard new FOH employees and reinforce service standards
- Maintain consistency in service, restaurant procedures, cleanliness, and operational expectations
- Partner closely with the General Manager, Proprietor, and other members of the leadership team
- Support responsible alcohol service, food safety, workplace safety, and other compliance standards
- Develop strong knowledge of our food, wine, and beverage programs and help build that knowledge throughout the FOH team
- Step in where needed. This is a restaurant leadership role, not an office-only management position.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary based on experience
- Quarterly bonus eligibility
- Health, dental, vision, and AD&D insurance options
- Paid time off after 90 days in role
- Paid parental leave
- Employee discounts across O+O Hospitality Group
- Stable, advance scheduling
- Opportunities for continued leadership, operations, and beverage development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
