Assistant Restaurant General Manager

Neighbors and Associates•Parsons, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ember & Oak is breaking ground for a brand new 6500 sq. ft. restaurant and event space located on the historic Katy Golf Club premises in Parsons, KS. As new owners of The Katy Golf Club, Tank Connection decided to invest in the community by creating a new venue earmarked to celebrate its grand opening in August/September 2026 to coincide with The Katy Golf Club being open to the public for 100 years. The new facility will house a full-service restaurant, bar, and event space geared to service golfers, local residents, and community visitors for standard lunch and dinner dining along with special events such as tournaments, weddings, and other community and corporate events. Our mission is to create an exceptional experience both on and off the course through quality food, friendly service, and memorable hospitality. The Front-of-House (FOH) Service Manager / Assistant Restaurant General Manager will help lead our front-of-house team and support the launch of our new restaurant. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional with strong leadership skills, a passion for service excellence, and the ability to build systems and culture from the ground up.

Requirements

2 + years of front-of-house (FOH) management or supervisory experience (restaurant or hotel).
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage high-volume service with calm, professional presence.
Experience with staff training, scheduling, and performance coaching.
Knowledge of service standards, guest relations, and FOH operations.
POS experience (Aloha/Lightspeed preferred).
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

New restaurant opening experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead front-of-house (FOH) operations during the restaurant opening and daily service.
Hire, train, schedule, and coach servers, hosts, bartenders, and support staff.
Maintain exceptional guest service standards and resolve customer concerns.
Oversee floor management, table flow, and service execution during peak hours.
Support onboarding, training programs, and team development.
Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and service standards.
Assist with inventory, ordering, and cost control for FOH supplies.
Manage cash handling, point-of-sale (POS) accuracy, and daily reporting.
Collaborate with the Restaurant General Manager and Bar Manager on events, promotions, and service improvements.
Uphold Ember & Oak Kitchen’s culture of hospitality, teamwork, and professionalism.
May perform other duties as assigned.