Assistant General Manager

Postino WineCafe; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision/Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Teledoc Services

Life Insurance & AD&D

Parental Leave

Meal Discounts and Perks

Holidays Off

Wellness Programs

Employee Recognition Events

Job summary

Postino WineCafe is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support daily restaurant operations, uphold food safety standards, and drive financial performance. The role emphasizes team leadership, cost management, and guest experience in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of full-service leadership or 3–5 years in a supervisory role, plus ServSafe certification and a hospitality-focused degree.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-service restaurant management experience or 3–5 years in a lead/supervisory role in a restaurant.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred.
• ServSafe and Responsible Alcohol Service Certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily restaurant operations and support the General Manager’s vision.
• Ensure food quality, safety, sanitation, and portion control across kitchen and service.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and cost controls (COGS) and budgeting with the GM.
• Lead staff scheduling, training, and development; hire and coach Culinary Trainers as needed.
• Maintain vendor relationships to ensure quality, pricing, and service standards; monitor ordering accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor Management

Food Safety

Staff Development

Operations Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Hospitality/Management

Tools

POS Systems

Job description

Description

WHO WE ARE

We are a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring experiences for the communities we serve. Through the contributions of countless incredible people, past and present, we’re headed to the moon with a simple mission — to make people feel good. While no one on the team is quite like the other, it’s our common values that keep us united.

• Be Authentic and Humble
• Act with Integrity
• Bring Good Energy
• Achieve as a Team
• Get Extraordinary Results
• Inspire with Hospitality

ABOUT THE ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER ROLE

As an Assistant General Manager your goal is to support the General Manager’s vision of excellence that is team-focused and always innovative. This role directs the creation of sincere and genuine connections while maintaining a positive work environment, delegating and managing the daily functions of the assigned restaurant, and meeting and exceeding company financial goals.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST

• Ensure excellence in food quality, portioning, speed, and waste control.
• Lead daily Taste Plate coaching and follow-up to uphold menu standards.
• Oversee catering and off-premise food execution to brand standards.
• Maintain kitchen and walk-in organization, ensuring tools and smallwares support flawless execution.
• Systems, Processes & Safety
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards, including health inspections, Steritech audits, and ServSafe certifications.
• Coach daily on ordering, pars, prep guides, and chemical/paper product management.
• Regularly update prep guides and par levels in alignment with menu changes.
• Manage culinary smallwares and equipment inventory and readiness.
• Business Acumen & Budget Management
• Own BOH inventory accuracy, food COGs, AvT, and culinary cost analysis.
• Enter, audit, and manage invoices, credits, and proper G/L coding.
• Partner with the GM on P&L review, cost communication, and coaching to drive financial goals.
• Manage relationships with food and beverage vendors to ensure quality, pricing, and service standards.
• Monitor supply needs and ensure consistent, accurate ordering and vendor follow-up.
• Lead culinary team scheduling, hiring, and development.
• Select, staff, and coach Culinary Trainers (CTs) to elevate team performance and growth.
• Report on area of responsibility (AOR) performance in weekly manager meetings.

BENEFITS TO ENJOY

• Medical with company contribution
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Vacation and earned paid sick time
• 401K with company match
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Teledoc Services for all team members
• Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave
• Meal Discounts and Perks
• Thanksgiving and Christmas off
• Mental Wellness and Life Event Management programs
• Fitness Program Discount
• Opportunities to give your feedback and let your voice be heard
• Company appreciation events and parties
• Anniversary recognition and rewards

Requirements

• The position requires 1 year of full-service restaurant Restaurant Manager experience or 3-5 years of a lead or supervisory role in a restaurant. Internal candidates must be in good standing and free of performance issues within a 1-year time-period. Combined work experience and education will be considered in decisions.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred.
• Servsafe and Responsible Alcohol Service Certifications are required