Assistant General Manager - Bar Sprezzatura

About the Role

As the Assistant General Manager at Bar Sprezzatura, you will provide administrative, technical, and analytical support to the Kitchen and Dining Room Management teams, under the supervision of the General Manager and Executive Chef. This position will collaborate with internal and external partners to accomplish all administrative tasks relating to the organization and business operation of the restaurant. The Assistant General Manager contributes to the planning, organization, and training necessary to achieve restaurant objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, communication and awareness, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, and compliance.

Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented hospitality leader who will be a hands-on mentor in the dining room with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and create an amazing experience for both our guests and our staff. You will assist in leading all front-of-house operations, providing insight and guidance to every member of the team, working closely with the general manager and corporate operations teams to further the success of the restaurant. You have expertise in service, guest recovery, inventory management, an impeccable eye for detail, a high level of professionalism, and can execute the standards of a 2-star Michelin establishment.

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Gracious spirit of hospitality
• Intellectual curiosity and emotional maturity
• Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of food and service education
• Ability to work clean, organized, and lead a team

Professional Attributes

• Advanced knowledge of Food and Wine. Level 1 Somm certification a plus
• Knowledge of financial reporting and ability to analyze data
• Have a strong eye towards development both personal and for your team
• Desire to teach and mentor both your staff and interns

Requirements

• 4 years’ experience in a fine dining high-volume restaurant, with at least 1 year in a leadership role
• Basic knowledge of Italian Cuisine
• Hospitality degree preferred
• Knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols
• Working knowledge of HR practices and labor laws
• Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds
• Have the stamina to work in excess of 40 hours per week

Benefits

• Accommodating PTO/PTO exchange
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance
• Company-matched dependent care & 401k
• Student loan repayment program
• A wide range of additional ancillary benefits

The health, happiness, and well-being of our team is our top priority. We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together.