Assistant General Manager

INA Solution; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

INA Solution is seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager for our acclaimed San Francisco restaurant group, known for modern Italian cuisine, seasonal tasting menus, and tableside presentations.

The role emphasizes floor leadership, service excellence, staff education, cross‑department collaboration, and operational oversight, with a focus on cultivating an accountable, positive culture and long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Assistant General Manager experience in a high-volume upscale or fine dining environment.
• Proven track record of strong, composed floor leadership during demanding services.
• Working knowledge of Italian cuisine and wine with enthusiasm for learning and education.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills across FOH, culinary and management.
• Strong organizational skills balancing guest hospitality with back-of-house priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead as a visible floor presence during service, coaching and guiding the FOH team.
• Partner with the General Manager to uphold refined hospitality standards and guest engagement.
• Oversee ongoing staff education focusing on Italian cuisine, wine, service, and allergen awareness.
• Ensure proactive cross-department communication across dining room, kitchen, events and management.
• Support day-to-day admin duties, labor management, and scheduling.
• Attend weekly leadership meetings and cultivate a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

Floor Leadership

Service Excellence

Staff Education

Cross-Department Collaboration

Operational Oversight

Culture & Team Development

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and hospitality-driven Assistant General Manager to join an acclaimed, award-winning San Francisco restaurant group. Known for its refined take on modern Italian cuisine, seasonal tasting menus, and tableside presentations, this concept offers an exceptional working culture, hands-on training, and long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Floor Leadership: Serve as a visible, composed floor presence during service, coaching, supporting, and guiding the front-of-house team in real time.
• Service Excellence: Partner with the General Manager to uphold and elevate refined hospitality standards, proactive guest engagement, and seamless service recovery.
• Staff Education: Lead impactful pre-shift lineups and ongoing training programs focused on Italian cuisine, wine knowledge, table service standards, and allergen awareness.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Ensure clear, proactive communication across dining room staff, kitchen leadership, private events, and executive management.
• Operational Oversight: Assist with day-to-day administrative duties, financial oversight, labor management, and scheduling.
• Culture & Team Development: Participate in weekly leadership meetings and help cultivate an accountable, positive, and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Assistant General Manager experience in a high-volume ($7M+) upscale or fine dining environment.
• Proven track record of strong, composed floor leadership during demanding, fast-paced dinner services.
• Working knowledge of Italian food and wine, paired with an enthusiasm for continuous learning and team education.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills across front-of-house, culinary, and management teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance guest hospitality with back-of-house operational priorities.