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A dynamic upscale restaurant in Austin is seeking an Assistant General Manager to help lead a high-energy operation with a strong food, beverage, and events focus. This is a great opportunity for a hospitality leader who enjoys coaching teams, running service, and influencing the business beyond the dining room floor.

Assistant General Manager Benefits and Compensation:

Competitive salary
Quarterly bonus potential
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off, including 15 days of PTO
Manager meals
In-house discounts for friends and family
Training, development, and growth opportunities
Opportunity for advancement
Collaborative team environment with a strong service culture
Closed on select holidays, including Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

Assistant General Manager” Requirements & Qualifications:

Minimum 4 years of management experience in upscale hospitality venue driven environments
Stable employment history
Strongly preferred, blended experience in independent and corporate environments
Thrives in innovative, world class service driven environments
Strong knowledge of the Austin food and beverage landscape
Proven ability to lead teams, hold standards, and create a positive, accountable work environment
Experience with labor management, COGS, payroll oversight, and operational budgeting
Highly proficient with reservation systems and booking platforms
Advanced working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
Ability to support hiring, employee reviews, training, and SOP development
Experience managing floor service, running pre-shift, and ensuring the restaurant is set correctly each day
Ability to bridge communication between hourly staff and senior leadership
Experience reviewing and communicating BEOs and supporting smooth coordination between FOH and BOH
Ability to support private events, internal activations, and guest tours when needed
Experience overseeing or assisting with beverage operations and vendor relationships
Ability to manage operational systems such as Toast, Asana, and related platforms
Comfortable handling repairs, maintenance coordination, permit compliance, and day-to-day operational follow-through
Ability to proactively handle staff relations and HR matters, including conflict resolution and policy guidance
Willingness to use AI tools to improve reporting, analytics, productivity, and operational efficiency

Assistant General Manager Preferred Background & Skills:

Background in an upscale, hospitality-driven restaurant environment
Experience in a venue with multiple bars, private dining, and event-driven revenue
Strong partnership style with both culinary and front-of-house teams
Confidence supporting both guest-facing service and behind-the-scenes operations
Organized, hands-on leadership style with strong follow-through
Comfortable in a creative, fast-paced environment where service standards and culture both matte

JOB ID: 173288

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