Assistant General Manager — Lead Front-of-House Excellence

Bungalow Kitchen; Hill Haven (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Bungalow Kitchen in Tiburon, CA, is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in overseeing restaurant operations. This senior leadership role balances hospitality with operational excellence, leading teams and driving performance to deliver a consistently elevated guest experience.

You will mentor front-of-house leaders, manage service flow, monitor financials, and uphold health and safety standards while maintaining a warm, engaging atmosphere that makes guests

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop front-of-house team members with accountability and growth
• Mentor department leads (Hosts, Servers, Bar leadership)
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management
• Maintain floor presence, lead service, set team tone
• Uphold and enforce service standards to deliver a consistent guest experience
• Engage guests, build relationships, ensure satisfaction
• Handle guest concerns with confidence and professionalism
• Identify opportunities to elevate the dining experience
• Oversee daily restaurant operations for smooth service
• Manage floor flow, staffing, and service pacing in real time
• Ensure consistent execution of systems and standards
• Support opening/closing, overseeing all service areas
• Assist with labor, scheduling, and cost controls
• Monitor sales, productivity, and metrics
• Support budget adherence and profitability improvements
• Ensure cash, comps, and discounts handling per standards
• Collaborate with GM and leadership on goals and performance
• Communicate clearly with all departments including kitchen and bar
• Lead pre-shift meetings and ongoing team communication
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized, professional environment
• Uphold company policies and procedures

Job description

The Bungalow Kitchen in Tiburon, CA, is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in overseeing restaurant operations. This senior leadership role balances hospitality with operational excellence, leading teams and driving performance to deliver a consistently elevated guest experience.

You will mentor front-of-house leaders, manage service flow, monitor financials, and uphold health and safety standards while maintaining a warm, engaging atmosphere that makes guests