Assistant General Manager

Job Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Assistant General Manager must be a strategic business partner who is accountable for the overall performance of the business. This individual is responsible with assisting the General Manager for driving results aimed at achieving the company’s goals while adhering to company policies and procedures. Cultivating a fun and engaging work environment that complies with all relevant laws, and where the guest experience always exceeds expectations regardless of volume, are top priorities. Superior leadership, critical forward-thinking planning ability and decision-making skills are vital to thriving in this position, and a passion for delivering continual training and coaching is key to team success.

WHO WE ARE

Welcome to the Well! Bringing one of our most established venues to Toronto, National looks to bring its well curated food and drink menu to the big city. With ample amounts of seating, competitive arcade games, and a vibrant bowling alley, this makes it the perfect place to meet new people and gather with friends. The food menu is extensive and well-considered, and pairs well with our curated selection of craft beers from small North American brewers.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive annual salary + Gratuities
• Paid leave for sick and bereavement
• Professional development financial support
• Duty meals
• Comprehensive extended health and insurance benefits package 3 weeks’ vacation Cell phone allowance
• Company-wide food & beverage discount & access to frequent local business discounts / specials
• Clothing Allowance

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead Ensure that all team members are trained to anticipate guests’ needs and all are made to feel welcome by delivering responsive, friendly, and courteous service.

Stay on top of all learning, development and training being administered by Head Office departments and ensure all necessary team members attend.

Continually strive to develop and upskill staff in all areas of managerial and professional development through ongoing training programs and regular performance feedback.

Execute Assist the General Manager in executing operational strategy.

Quality control - food and beverage are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, preparing, and serving standards.

Assist the General Manager to achieve company objectives in sales, service, quality, appearance of facility and sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment.

Work with the Business Development, Events, and Marketing teams to develop, plan, and carry out restaurant marketing, entertainment bookings, advertising and promotional activities and campaigns.

Administrate Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with policies and procedures.

Review financial statements and prepare financial reports as required by Concorde Head Office, undertaking actions to ensure all financial reporting and operations are compliant with applicable regulatory requirements and legislation.

Make recruitment, hiring, onboarding, succession planning and termination decisions in compliance with the Alberta Human Rights Act and internal company policies.

Time management and effective management scheduling; fill in where needed to ensure the highest guest service standards and efficient operations but understand that this position is not full-time floor manager plus administrative responsibilities.

Ensure all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules is prepared and submitted in an organized and timely manner.

Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance schedules.

Schedule hourly labour as required using anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed as needed and labor cost objectives are met.

Execute ad-hoc administrative and operational duties are required.

WHAT YOU HAVE

3+ years’ experience with demonstrated success in a comparable role, with 5+ years of overall hospitality experience preferred.

Extensive wine and cocktail knowledge preferred.

Well organized with a keen eye for detail and the ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical and theoretical problems.

Advanced writing and grammatical proficiency Working knowledge of applicable employment related legislation Integrity, discretion and judgment with tact and diplomacy on confidential matters.

Experience with any payroll, HRMS and / or LMS.

Comfortable with team delegation and holding others accountable for tasks.

WHO YOU ARE

Strong focus setting and accomplishing venue priorities.

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Takes pride in their work and respects the responsibilities and time of others.

Knows how to maintain a work life balance that works for them and the business.

Leads by example on and off duty.

Passionate about the hospitality industry.

Easily builds rapport.

Has high personal and business ethics driven by an authentic and caring personality.

Takes ownership of duties, show initiative, proactive and learns from their mistakes.

Positive attitude, great personal hygiene, and a high level of deportment.

Possess good judgment and a problem-solving mindset.

Builds up the comradery of their team and inspires teamwork.

Determination to always improve, doesn’t shy away from difficult conversations, openly gives, and receives positive and critical feedback well.

Requirements :

Smart Serve

Work Permit