About the Role
The Assistant General Manager is responsible for optimizing operations in the FOH by ensuring all food and beverage meets Fresh expectations and creating a best-in-class experience for all Fresh guests and staff. The ideal manager would be a resourceful, process-oriented problem solver, who can communicate clearly while working in a fast-paced environment with great attention to detail and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Assists the General Manager in maintaining an inspection ready restaurant including retail, eat-in and storage areas at all times
- Manages the FOH team by approving FOH punches, performing onboarding and offboarding tasks, updating the schedule, training on steps of service, product knowledge, etc. and contributing to performance improvement
- Develops a thorough understanding of the happenings within the FOH both financially and physically
- Ensures guest satisfaction by expediting in the kitchen, sharing product knowledge and assisting with inventory and deliveries to avoid shortages
- Completes and applies learning and development initiatives management training such as diversity and inclusion, procedures, skill development, etc.
- Acts as a role model for all of Fresh’s standards and policies including attendance, code of conduct, positive attitude, uniform policy, etc.
- Participates in the resume screening and interview stages of the hiring cycle of all FOH staff
- Improves employee retention by coaching and committing to the growth and development of FOH staff
- Emphasizes safety, sanitation and security awareness for employees’ physical and mental wellbeing
- Heads the pre-shift meetings when GM is not present, ensuring the team is informed and engaged
- Completes tasks assigned by the General Manager while remaining accountable for the overall FOH team
- Attends manager meetings and is prepared to participate by actively listening and encourages and includes the opinions of others
- Represents the Fresh brand positively when communicating with vendors, suppliers, employees and guests
- Works with the Repairs & Maintenance Manager to keep equipment and front area in good standing and following up as needed
- Resolves guest complaints and escalations regarding allergies and food quality, both in person and over the phone
- Checks the logs, systems and procedures such as cleaning log, point of sale, cash reports, delivery applications, to confirm they are completed to specifications
- Keeps accurate and detailed records of the workplace happenings through clear logbook entries
- Contributes to planning for increased morale, engagement and satisfaction among employees
- Brainstorms strategies to improve consistency, eliminate waste
- Achieves operations within budget sets and reviews budgets with Senior Management
Requirements
- Has flexible availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays according to restaurant needs
- At least 2 years of serving and/or bartending experience in a high volume restaurant environment
- At least 1 year of experience in a leadership or supervisory role
- Motivated learner when it comes to technology, software and restaurant operations
- Has a SmartServe certification (or willingness to certify)
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
Experience Level
- At least 2 years of serving and/or bartending experience in a high volume restaurant environment
- At least 1 year of experience in a leadership or supervisory role
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive Compensation Package with additional communications allowance and profit sharing
- Bonus - Every 6 months based on restaurant and personal performance as well as your base salary.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off - Paid vacation days and paid personal days.
- Flexible Hours
- Employee Health Plan - Available your first day with no cost to you for you and your family, includes coverage for vision care, dental care, massage, employee assistance program and more.
- Discounts and Perks - All Fresh team members get discounts at local gyms and retailers, 20% Recipe Discount Card at participating brands and 50% discount at all Fresh locations.
- Growth & Learning Opportunities including consistent leadership training
About the Company
- Since our launch almost 30 years ago, we’ve made it our mission to prove that a plant-based diet can be satisfying, energizing, and undeniably delicious.
- Every day, our talented and dedicated staff share their passion and positive energy with our community to bring the quality you know and love to our plates.
- Being a part of the Fresh team means more than just being an employee, it means becoming part of the Fresh community – a place where you can be authentically you and surround yourself with a team that is welcoming, inclusive and fun.
- Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar values resilience, accountability, and inclusivity.
- Our culture of trust allows our employees to find satisfaction in working hard as a fun, diverse team, with ample room to grow.
