
Assistant General Manager | San Francisco
Full Time
1 day ago
A well-established, family-owned neighborhood restaurant in Noe Valley is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support day-to-day front-of-house operations and elevate the overall guest experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a current AGM or an experienced floor manager looking to grow into a GM role. A background in bar operations is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
Guest Experience & Service
- Maintain strong floor presence and lead by example in service standards.
- Actively assist FOH during peak hours: host, run food, bus tables, process payments, and restock.
- Address guest concerns with professionalism and follow up on feedback.
- Monitor online reviews, provide internal feedback on trends.
- Coordinate with BOH leadership to ensure smooth communication and timely service.
- Oversee customer communication channels (email/phone), ensuring timely responses.
FOH Team Management & Training
- Foster a positive team culture and uphold a respectful, professional environment.
- Manage dress code enforcement and monitor shift communications via Slack.
- Track and correct timecard issues; escalate staffing or performance concerns to ownership.
- Ensure comprehensive training in service, food, beverage, and upselling.
- Conduct monthly team meetings and quarterly 1-on-1 check-ins.
- Review sales performance metrics weekly with ownership (guest check averages, tip percentages).
- Facilitate onboarding: training schedules, paperwork, compliance (e.g. Food Handler, ABC), system access (Toast, 7Shifts).
Facility Oversight
- Enforce cleanliness standards and opening/closing checklists.
- Coordinate daily orders for service items (glassware, paper, etc.).
- Report and follow up on maintenance and pest control issues.
- Scan and submit food invoices for accounting.
- Organize and schedule quarterly deep cleanings, equipment maintenance, and hauler pickups.
Scheduling & Tip Management
- Create and publish schedules in 7Shifts at least two weeks in advance.
- Serve as the primary contact for shift changes, PTO, and callouts.
- Monitor staffing levels and flag hiring needs.
- Manage daily or bi-weekly tip-out procedures and cash tracking.
Menu Management
- Ensure daily accuracy of menus (print, POS, online ordering, website, menu boards).
- Collaborate with kitchen and bar leads on updates, specials, and seasonal changes.
- Maintain consistency in item availability and minimize errors/typos.
Marketing & Community Engagement
- Capture photo and video content for social media use.
- Support monthly events such as supper clubs, large parties, and holiday specials.
- Assist with neighborhood event participation (e.g., wine walks).
- Support planning and execution of new service initiatives (e.g., future lunch service).
Schedule
- Wednesday to Sunday, 2 PM–close (flexible)
Job Information
Offered Salary
90k/year - 100k/year
Categories
Dining Room