Assistant General Manager - Lead Service & Team Growth

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants; Washington (District of Columbia); 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 Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance

Job summary

RPM Italian in Washington, DC, part of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, is hiring an Assistant General Manager with strong leadership skills and a track record of success in full-service dining. You will manage daily operations, staff training, guest service and cost controls across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in restaurant management and at least 2 years of AGM experience, with a passion for developing teams and optimizing BOH systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in restaurant management
• At least 2+ years AGM experience in a full-service restaurant
• Proven leadership and team development skills
• Experience 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
• 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

Skills

Restaurant management

AGM experience

Team leadership

Inventory management

BOH systems

Job description

RPM Italian in Washington, DC, part of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, is hiring an Assistant General Manager with strong leadership skills and a track record of success in full-service dining. You will manage daily operations, staff training, guest service and cost controls across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in restaurant management and at least 2 years of AGM experience, with a passion for developing teams and optimizing BOH systems.