Assistant General Manager-MidTown Cafe-Lambert Int Airport

OHM Concession Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food service industry is seeking an Assistant General Manager for its cafe at Lambert International Airport. This role involves overseeing operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing direction to a team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, relevant education, and a commitment to excellence in service and food safety.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Bonus program

Time and a half pay on six major holidays

Room for advancement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• ServSafe certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist GM with hiring, training, food safety, and operations.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and policies.
• Manage shifts and provide direction to employees.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food Safety

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor of Science degree in hotel/restaurant management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Position:Assistant General Manager-MidTown Cafe-Lambert Int Airport

Location: St. Louis Lambert International Airport

St Louis, MO

Job Id:420

# of Openings:1

Our Assistant Manager will be responsible for helping the GM with, hiring, training, food safety, guest service and general overall operations of restaurants.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs, including food, beverage, supply, utility, and labor costs.
• Responsible for ensuring that all financial (invoices, reporting) and personnel/payroll related administrative duties are completed accurately, on time and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Daily and nightly reports are being done on time and correctly.
• Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas. Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances.
• Responsible for ensuring consistent high quality of food preparation and service.
• Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards.
• Estimate food and beverage costs. Work with Corporate office staff for efficient provisioning and purchasing of supplies. Supervise portion control and quantities of preparation to minimize waste.
• Estimate food needs, place orders with distributors, and schedule the delivery of fresh food and supplies.
• Must be ServSafe certified.
• Will uphold all ServSafe guidelines.
• Ensure positive guest service in all areas. Respond to complaints, taking any and all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
• Ensure that proper security procedures are in place to protect employees, guests, and company assets.
• Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents. Completes accident reports promptly if a guest or employee is injured.
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, planning while upholding standards, product quality and cleanliness.
• Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service.
• Adhere to all airport/landlord’s policies and procedures.
• Provide direction to employees regarding operational and procedural issues.
• Interview hourly employees. Direct hiring, supervision, development and, when necessary, termination of employees.
• Conduct orientation, explain the OHM Philosophy, and training of new employees.
• Develop employees by providing ongoing feedback, establishing performance expectations and by conducting performance reviews.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date plan of restaurant staffing needs. Prepare schedules and ensure that the restaurant is staffed for all shifts.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• College degree is preferred. Bachelor of Science degree in hotel/restaurant management is desirable. A combination of practical experience and education will be considered as an alternative.
• Ability to pass pre-employment (post offer) background check.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively in English
• Open availability and flexible schedule for demanding hours.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Knowledge of computers (MS Word, Excel).
• Proficient in the following dimensions of restaurant functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Pleasant, polite manner and a neat and clean appearance.
• Ability to motivate employees to work as a team to ensure that food and service meet appropriate standards.
• Must be able to handle the pressures of simultaneously coordinating a wide range of activities and recommend appropriate solutions to restaurant problems.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Able to bend and kneel through shift; able to lift up to 25 pounds or more
• Previous Panera Bread or Starbucks experience preferred
• Full-time employees can take advantage of medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Bonus program that everyone including crew participate in.
• Time and half pay on six major holidays
• Competitive wages
• Room for advancement

OHM is committed to positively impacting the lives of our Associates, Families and Business Partners.