Assistant Restaurant General Manager

We are seeking a self motivated, enthusiastic, Assistant Restaurant General Manager to take us to the next level. Kitchen + Kocktails is an urban-chic restaurant dining experience, serving creative cocktails & generous Southern comfort-food dishes in a lively, classy venue in downtown Dallas, TX!

Check us out: https://kitchenkocktailsusa.com

We're looking for an Assistant General Manager for our highly successful and growing restaurant!

Responsibilities:

• Service the guest first and foremost and ensure that the front of the house is running efficiently, and in compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Creates relationships with guests and is easily identified as the manager.
• Demonstrated ability to handle guest complaints and avoids escalation.
• Maintain appropriate staff levels, hiring the right people, train continuously, and work to improve restaurant operations.
• Manage individual restaurant expenses ensuring budgetary compliance and seeks out cost saving opportunities and initiatives.
• Coaches in the moment and consistently holds staff accountable.
• Develop/streamline restaurant processes in partnership with the General Manager, and Executive Chef.
• Manage payroll hours to budgeted payroll percentage.
• Ensure employee appearance and behavior appropriately reflects the Kitchen + Kocktails brand image.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred. Formal Hospitality coursework a plus.
• Minimum 5+ years hospitality experience
• Minimum 3+ years Restaurant Management / Leadership experience
• Must have current food handler’s card and alcohol service certification as required by federal/state/local law.
• Familiarity with Open Table reservation system, and Toast POS preferred.
• Computer based skills - Windows and Microsoft Office based management reporting, Point of Sale System, Internet/Intranet, and Outlook e-mail.
• A buttoned-up professional appearance.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!

We offer competitive compensation based on experience. This is a full-time position with opportunities for career growth within our organization. If you are passionate about the restaurant industry and have the skills necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.