Assistant General Manager - Fairfield

FIND YOUR FIRE!At Sally's Apizza we have been creating New Haven Style Apizza since 1938 and are now expanding to locations across the United States. Famous for our distinctive tomato sauce and chewy, crispy crust with an iconic oven-kissed char, Sally's draws pizza fans from around the world. We hand-craft authentic pizza in custom-designed ovens, using the original recipes. Sally's mission is to make great pizza available to everyone.DESCRIPTIONWe are looking for an experienced, responsible General Manager with a background in restaurant management. The ideal candidate should be energetic, personable, engaging, and understand the technical aspects of great hospitality. Must have a flexible schedule, experience in a high-volume setting, and be willing to roll up your sleeves to get "hands-on". If you think you have what it takes to join our team, then apply today.Ability to work on your feet 8-10 hours per dayAble to be scheduled any day of the week, opening, or closingAvailable to work on holidays (except Thanksgiving and Christmas because Sally's is closed)Basic understanding of the Microsoft suite of programsPrevious Management experience requiredAs the General Manager you will...Fully understand and embody the Sally's Apizza culture and the historical evolution of the brandMentor, teach, and train Managers and hourly staff to perform at a high level and exceed expectations while building relationships with employees that foster loyalty and teamwork.Be responsible for all aspects of restaurant operations including but not limited to food and beverage execution, quality control, service, cost control, labor, and profitability.Meet budgeted goals related to projected revenue, cost of goods, labor, and all other operating expenses.Be responsible for weekly profit and loss analysis, inventory, ordering, and productionManage weekly labor cycle by producing revenue projections, staffing matrices, staff scheduling, and theoretical vs actual labor analysis.Maintain and manage in-house CRM platform to ensure customer relations visibility while ensuring guest satisfaction, retention, and recovery.Work directly with the Manager of Training on the education and training of all team members on the core company curriculum, procedures, and policies.Maintain the appearance, cleanliness, and upkeep of the restaurant in line with budgeted targets.Ensure that all food and beverage preparation areas and employees maintain and comply with the highest standards of public health, sanitation, and safety.Enforce all handbook policies and standards set forth by the company.Develop and maintain relationships with food and beverage vendors and ensure that all purchases are made leveraging purchasing power and confirm that all negotiated prices and terms are achieved and realized.SALLY'S CORE VALUESObsession for ApizzaTrue passion for the uncompromised quality and tradition of New Haven Apizza. Strive for excellence and bring your personal best to work every mitment To Our GuestsDemonstrate warmth and care while creating memorable moments of hospitality for all guests.Strength of CharacterTake pride in your job and use best judgment to do what is right and fair even when no one else is looking. Actively seek to build trust with colleagues and guests.We Are FamilyWe are a hard-working crew that takes care of and supports one another while courageously providing honest feedback to hold each other accountable.ROLE COMPETENCIESLanguageEnglishBasic Spanish (preferred but not required)ExperienceA minimum of 5 years of proven success as a leader in restaurant operations.A background including best-in-class restaurant experience along with a constant desire to stay on top of current food trends and deliver impeccable hospitality.Must possess a strong financial acumen, command of a P&L, and the ability to effectively interpret reporting.TechnicalStrong Computer Skills (Microsoft Office, Brink, 7Shifts POS preferred)Ability to do theoretical costing around food, purchasing, and labor.CertificationsServeSafe CertifiedAttention To DetailTaking responsibility for a through and detailed method of working.Financial AwarenessActively seeking opportunities to optimize financial costs and investments when making decisions that have a financial implication.Functional Expertise and UsageAcquiring and applying functional knowledge in an area of specialty that is not technical For example, Operations, Finance, and Human Resource ManagementOrganizational AwarenessHaving and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities, perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.Oral CommunicationShaping and expressing ideas and information in an effective tegrityUpholding accepted social and ethical standard in job-related activities and behaviorsWork EnvironmentThis is a hands-on position that requires 80% of the workweek spent actively engaged in restaurant and culinary operations.Must be able to work on your feet for up to 10 hours at a time and have the ability to lift up to 50lbs.Must be able to travel within your region.Must be able to travel outside your region up to 50% of the time.Salary: Starting at $70,000 per year depending on experienceBenefits:Dental InsuranceEmployee discountHealth InsurancePaid time offVision insuranceDetails:Job Type: Full-timeExperience level: 1 yearShift: Day & Evening, Weekend availabilityEducation: High school or equivalent (Preferred)Work Location: In-personIND1236

Created: 2025-02-23