Assistant General Manager

NY Mag/Grub Street's Fall Preview 2024: The team behind Golden Diner has a new, dual-concept restaurant coming soon! After achieving national acclaim and recognition from various organizations and publications, including the James Beard Foundation, Food and Wine Magazine, The New Yorker, Vogue, and Resy, we're excited to open two new concepts in Midtown Manhattan. Helmed by NY native and Korean American Chef-Owner Sam Yoo, this exciting project is located right next to the Rockefeller Center, in a space that can seat approximately 200 guests. The space will house two concepts, separated by floors, serving quality Korean food to a global clientele. The ground floor houses an old-school Korean pub concept offering high-quality cocktails and novel bar foods. The basement level is a Korean raw bar and steakhouse concept offering classics with a Korean American twist. We are searching for an Assistant General Manager to join our passionate team. This position will work closely with the General Manager and Service Director to lead our FOH team.   Required Skills and Experience At least 3 years of experience in a concept-driven, high-volume restaurant that frequently hosts private events (or equivalent relevant experience). Previous experience in building out and managing a team, and implementing FOH and HR systems, strongly preferred. High interest and understanding of Asian and Korean cuisine, beverages, and culture. Excellent communication and people management skills. Job Expectations Assist the General Manager in overseeing day-to-day restaurant service and FOH team. Assist in staff management, including hiring, training, and evaluating performance. Help implement effective FOH systems and protocols. Exemplify good hospitality; guide and motivate our team in creating an exceptional guest experience. Manage restaurant operations email (together with Service Director). Maintain a safe and healthy facility by following and enforcing Department of Health and other regulations and restaurant standards.   Compensation and Benefits Opportunity to grow and advance your career with a great team. Relatively consistent schedule with days off. Base salary of $75,000-$85,000 (depending on experience). Performance-based bonuses, raises, and promotions. Paid time off. Health insurance with company contribution (Medical/Dental/Vision). 401k (details TBC). Commuter benefits. Dining discounts.   Please note this job description is not 100% comprehensive of what you may or may not be doing on the job, but it should give you a good idea of what to expect. If you like what you've read so far, please reach out!

Created: 2024-11-05