Restaurant Manager

About this position

About the Position: The Assistant General Manager works closely with the General Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, ensuring efficient and elevated service, strong team performance, and guest satisfaction. This position is hands-on and requires a high level of organization, leadership, and problem-solving ability. The AGM must be proactive, adaptable, and ready to assist in all aspects of service and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily restaurant operations, ensuring a seamless and high-quality guest experience.
• Lead FOH staff, ensuring adherence to service standards, hospitality expectations, and company policies.
• Train, mentor, and develop employees, fostering a positive, professional team environment.
• Support the General Manager in hiring, scheduling, and labor management.
• Oversee and support service flow, ensuring efficiency and attention to detail in guest interactions.
• Assist in inventory management, ordering, and cost control.
• Address guest concerns, complaints, and service recovery efforts in a professional manner.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, labor laws, and internal policies.
• Work with the General Manager and Chefs to ensure FOH and BOH collaboration.

Who You Are:

• A motivated, organized, charismatic individual.
• You are passionate about food and beverage, people and hospitality.
• A quick thinker who possesses the ability to simultaneously be creative and organized.
• Inherently hospitable, infinitely curious and KIND.
• You provide a high level of service and hospitality to guests while keeping a strong dedication to detail.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of management experience in hospitality or restaurant settings
• Previous fine dining restaurant experience preferred with enthusiasm to learn and ambition to grow
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Ability to manage financial responsibilities, including labor cost control and inventory tracking.
• Familiarity with POS systems (Toast preferred), reservation systems (OpenTable), and scheduling software (Sling).
• Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• California Food Handler’s Card and RBS certification required.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand / walk for extended periods of time

What We Offer: Competitive salary based on experience. Health Benefits.

If you are a hospitality-driven leader looking to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Location and commute

Menlo Park, CA .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3254538661.