Assistant General Manager -Japanese Restaurant

A-STAFFING, INC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A restaurant management company in New York is seeking an Assistant General Manager to oversee operations at a Japanese restaurant. The role involves managing daily restaurant functions, ensuring excellent customer service, and maintaining compliance with health standards. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of food safety. This position requires effective team management, operational reporting, and the ability to resolve customer complaints. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to manage a diverse team effectively.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the restaurant.
• Oversee customer service standards.
• Control food cost and inventory management.
• Maintain equipment and facilities in excellent condition.
• Conduct employee training and manage HR functions.

Skills

Customer service

Operational management

Food safety compliance

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

About the job Assistant General Manager -Japanese Restaurant

Title

Summary

Report to General Manager. Manage entire operations. Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations.

Essential Functions

Day-to-Day Operations

Maintain operational schedule including opening and closing of the restaurant.

Manage operational reports to senior management in a timely manner.

Customer Operations

Direct subordinates in customer service standards to ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service.

Communicate and work with fellow managers to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

Resolve customer complaints and report them to the Companys management.

Provide guidance to employees on cash and credit transactions with customers.

Safety and Hygiene

Maintain safe, secure, and healthy restaurant environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures in compliance with health and legal regulations

Food and Consumables Management

Order food, drinks, and supplies inventory according to predetermined product specifications and receive in correct unit count and condition.

Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures

Direct the maintenance of proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.

Support delivery to load and unload products.

Facilities and Equipment Maintenance

Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurants preventative maintenance programs.

Human Resources Management

Exercise managerial discretion along with Company's HR department to ensure that the restaurants human resources activities are properly executed

Make employment and termination decisions including interviewing, hiring, evaluating and disciplining FOH personnel as appropriate

Provide orientation of rules, policies and procedures; and oversee training of new staff.

Schedule labor as required by anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met.

Execute disciplinary measures based on monitoring of attendance of non-exempt employees.

Monitor employees health and personal hygiene to prevent possible spread of viruses and bacteria.

Ensure staff meal money is properly collected and offered only at a given time following company policy.

Report and handle any on premise accidents by following the incident handling manual.

Knowledge and Skills

Understand Companys policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training programs.

Keep learning skills and product knowledge as a role model for staff

General Assistance

Act as an effective team member to assist other managers for the Company.

Recommend operational policies to Companys management to improve Companys operational effectiveness and efficiency and compliance with laws, regulations and policies

Perform other duties as assigned.

Perform non-managerial duties as needed or required due to business/scheduling needs.