Hiring Assistant General Manager for Upscale Buckhead Tavern

Come join the newest restaurant in Buckhead! The Beechwood Tavern is building their leadership team for the launch of our upcoming location. 

Purpose: The General Manager is responsible for all operations within the restaurant; including but not limited to HR management, training and development of team members, adherence to standards, managing vendors, facility maintenance and ensuring that all agreed upon financial goals are achieved.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

People

•Ensure the restaurant is 100% staffed, hiring high quality people who demonstrate and exceed standards. Responsible for filling all positions in store, including management.

•Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance with flexible availability. The GM must have open availability, meaning a flexible schedule (not fixed) and be able to cover shifts on short notice. The GM must be available whenever needed during operating hours which includes working nights, weekends, and holidays.

•Ensures all employees are trained, motivated and empowered to deliver total customer satisfaction. Evaluates each employee’s ability to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through consistent coaching and tracking.

•Continuously improves the skills, knowledge and morale of all employees. The General Manager must treat all coworkers and employees with dignity and respect; creates an environment where the entire team does the same.

•Oversees all progressive discipline and employee terminations in partnership with kitchen managers, HR and COO.

•Complete semi-annual performance appraisals for all team members and kitchen managers.

•Strives to develop qualified team members for advancement through mentorship and performance tracking.

•Enforces all labor laws (federal, state and local).

Sales/Operations

•Meets or exceeds the financial budget requirements.

•Develops bi-annual SWOT analysis

•Email and phone correspondence completed daily

•Conducts daily, weekly and monthly audits of all operations to ensure food safety compliance and proper repair and maintenance of all equipment

•Follows procedures to maintain the safety and security of all employees, customers and company assets (building, cash, equipment, supplies).

•Ensures food safety standards. All managers must be Servsafe (or food handler equivalent) certified.

•Completes weekly product inventory and places or oversees all purchase orders. Oversees receiving and managers product for all kitchens.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

•Work Experience minimum 2 years experience at GM level or higher (or equivalent) with clear progression of leadership over past 5 years

•High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelors preferred

•Culinary, hospitality, or management degree strongly preferred

•Strong culinary experience

•Must be ServSafe Certified

•Technology skills including but not limited to: POS back office, MS Word and Excel

•Proficient in the following aspects of restaurant operations: product inventory and ordering, food prep, sanitation, security, HR functions including local, state and federal guidelines

•Demonstrated success running high performing teams

•Proven ability to effectively drive sales and profits while adhering to brand standards

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Beechwood Tavern reserves the right to revise or change duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.