Position Summary
The Assistant General Manager (AGM) plays a key leadership role in supporting daily restaurant operations, enhancing the guest experience, managing the service team, and driving profitability. Acting as a bridge between front-of-house service and overall operations, the AGM ensures brand standards are upheld while maintaining a positive, team-focused work environment. Responsibilities include opening and closing duties, clear communication of operational details, and hands-on leadership.
This position collaborates with the Service + Events Manager to ensure consistent execution of service standards and supports the successful delivery of special events and programming.
Key Responsibilities
Door & Reservation Management
- Organize the reservation book to optimize seating and flow.
- Build guest profiles with personal preferences and local relevance.
- Manage reservation inquiries via email, phone, and chat.
- Communicate special requests and VIP guests to staff.
- Handle all parties of 6+, including pre-fixe options and credit card holds.
- Forward all medium-sized (12–24 guests) event inquiries to Event Director.
- Confirm reservations are confirmed 24 hours in advance.
- Maintain relationships with local concierges to encourage walk-ins during slow periods.
- Hire and maintain floor, door, and coat check team pars according to company policy.
Guest Experience & Floor Leadership
Oversee service execution, monitoring guest lifecycle and room ambiance.Greet guests warmly, check in during meals, and ensure memorable experiences.Resolve guest concerns and lead hospitality-focused recovery.Conduct tours of the space to promote private events and programming.Service Team Oversight
Lead using Alpino’s FOH procedures and training tools.Provide real-time coaching and supplemental training.Lead pre-shift meetings and ensure consistent execution of Alpino’s service standards.Take lead with hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations of all FOH positions.Conduct frequent one-on-one’s with FOH team members while working with leadership to address concerns or activate positive suggestions.Cultivate a positive, accountable, hospitality-driven team culture.Operational Execution
Identify and address operational issues with follow-up action plans.Track wait times and table turns and direct staff to ensure service efficiency.Oversee daily cash handling and ensure beverage inventory procedures are thorough and timely.Conduct monthly Alpino retail inventory counts, communicate product needs, while ensuring proper product displays.Manage cleanliness, organization, and compliance with brand and health standards.Support ownership in all areas of daily operations and report areas of concerns.Financial Performance
Assist in budgeting and cost control (labor, food, beverage).Monitor operational expenses and track sales performance.Propose strategies for revenue growth and cost reduction.Drive staff sales competitions to increase PPA’s.Compliance & Reporting
Ensure adherence to all labor, health, and safety laws.Maintain records for inspections, incidents, and inventory.Provide regular updates to the leadership on team and operations.