Assistant General Manager

The Oakville Grill & Cellar; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & Critical-<

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Oakville Grill & Cellar in Chicago is seeking an Assistant General Manager with 2 years of AGM experience. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities within Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants.

You will oversee daily operations, lead teams, and drive guest satisfaction across multiple shifts. Join a renowned Napa-inspired concept with a strong benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and discounts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience.
• 2+ years of AGM experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Skilled in leading and developing teams.
• Experienced with inventory and BOH systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day business operations run smoothly.
• Assist with training, recruiting, HR and administrative duties; assist and financials / statement preparation; and assist the GM with customer service inquiries.
• Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience.
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring.
• Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback.
• Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals.
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed.
• Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items; place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders; and accept and inspect deliveries.
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams.
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy.
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Skills

Restaurant management

AGM experience

Team leadership

Inventory management

Job description

About US

The Oakville Grill & Cellar brings the best of Napa Valley to Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood. The menu focuses on simply prepared dishes made with expertly sourced, seasonal ingredients, with an emphasis on live-fire cooking. It also boasts one of the largest, exclusively California wine lists in Chicago and features a first-of-its-kind tasting room that lets guests experience Napa Valley from Fulton Market.

Overview

The Oakville Grill & Cellar is Hiring Now: ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER!

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for an Assistant General Managerwith 2 years of AGM experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonus
• Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
• 401(k)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at over 90 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. We proudly serve guests at more than 55 concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining restaurants. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and EOE. We participate in E-Verify

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day business operations run smoothly
• Assist with training, recruiting, HR and administrative duties; assist and financials / statement preparation; and assist the GM with customer service inquiries
• Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
• Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
• Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
• Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items; place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders; and accept and inspect deliveries
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience
• 2+ years of AGM experience in a full-service restaurant
• Skilled in leading and developing teams
• Experienced with inventory and BOH systems

Salary Range

USD $70,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.