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City Winery

Assistant General Manager

City Winery, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


The AGM oversees all front-of-house operations and provides support to the General Manager and serves as secondary leader for the property. The AGM develops practices and works with all department heads to drive initiatives to drive top line sales and while controlling expenses and COGS to protect bottom line margins. S/he oversees and develops the operations management team and oversees the hiring of all service staff while ensuring proper training on all aspects of our company culture and service responsibilities.

Why us?

Competitive payWe are a rapidly expanding national entertainment and hospitality company, offering tremendous opportunities for driven and ambitious individuals.Medical, Dental, Vision InsurancenDORFins program designed to promote a healthy and active lifestyle!401K (and yes we match!)Flexible Savings AccountsHSA and Dependent CareBasic Life and AD&D InsuranceAn atmosphere of learning, development & enrichment opportunities.Amazing discounts50% OFF all dining/retail wine

Free Family Meal

Tickets to available shows

And more!

Overview of Responsibilities

General Management & FOH Service Responsibilities

Assist in oversight and management of all aspects of property and associated internal departments. Ensure successful execution of all shows, events and daily activity. Oversee ownership of all operating spaces.Review and sign off on weekly FOH team schedules in partnership with GM.Oversee the management of Resy and reservation confirmations.Manage pre-shift messaging and oversee EOD notes as related to daily operations when on dutyAssist in staff sales incentives programs and communicate through all FOH managers and supervisorsMaintain a healthy working relationship between FOH and BOH and address any opportunities with operational departments in the weekly BEO / Management Meeting.Collaborate with events department to review the upcoming months in the calendarCoordinate operational details for Public Events amongst all appropriate departments.Address ongoing facilities issues and maintenance needs.Manage pre-service meeting agendas: shift notes, F&B training, policies & procedures.Perform any and all other related functions, projects, initiatives as per business needLeadership

Foster positive Company culture, build morale, and create on-going positive work environment and maintain a productive and professional workforce

Direct and oversee proper and continued training of staff. Monitor management teams to ensure they are developing direct reports

Interview, select, train, supervise, counsel, and monitor performance of staff

Conduct disciplinary action as needed, including termination, when necessary in partnership with GM & HR and in accordance with Company policies and guidelines

Assist in conducting staff meetings regularly to ensure effective and clear communication including management meetings, BEO meetings

Ensure safe working environment in all areas

Ensure proper and timely reporting of all incidents, injuries, accidents through proper channels

Handle recruitment of new hires, with senior leadership partnership when required, set fair wages consistently, and ensure all hires and properly onboarded and given tools to succeed

Handle personnel issues in partnership with GM, HR and COO when needed

Clearly communicate and train staff on company updates, policy changes, and initiatives in a timely manner

Hiring and Training

Monitor new hire training for each service position and facilitate training schedules for new FOH staffEnsure ongoing training on new and existing productsEnsure new hire paperwork including I9s are completeWork with production team to address FOH & production and ambiance needFinancial Responsibilities

Manage FOH F&B Forecast Sales and Labor Budgets

Analyze F&B Sales by Revenue Center Reports to drive PPA's.Review payroll punches weekly to make sure clock-outs are correctCommunicate over time reports to enforce labor controlsReview the P&L Statement and Management Report Monthly with the GMAssess Comp & Void activity and monitor all Waste/Loss managementAdministration

Ensure proper completion of administrative tasks including trackers, financial-related reports, personnel forms including PAFs, CAFs, injury reports, and other necessary admin tasks.

Assist in oversight and approval of accurate payroll administration and processing

Ensure accurate reporting and entries into all systems/ software that is utilized.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 5 years' experience in multi-faceted, high volume restaurant, venue and/or equivalent relevant experienceProven leadership skills and commitment to excellenceProven financial and business acumen; analytical skills, and ability to meet and exceed set budgetsUnparalleled passion for hospitality, food, wine, and musicAbility to successfully multitask, delegate, and manage several projects at once in high-pressure, fast paced environmentAbility to respectfully mentor, train, develop, and hold teams accountable to expectationsMust be detail oriented, strong execution skillsFunctional working knowledge of health department and all other related regulationsExceptional communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbalStrong culinary and wine knowledgeMust be fluently literate in English including ability to read, write, and communicate, conduct business related mathematics and analyze dataMust have proficient computer and technological skillsAbility to perform physical requirements of position including standing and walking for extended periods of time, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying loads of up to 50 pounds, per business needAble and willing to work flexible scheduling including days, nights, weekends, and holidaysAble to travel and attend business-related meetings and trips

About Us

Wine, food, and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning, locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that we're a haven for community and creativity, a place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a way of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a range of topnotch events & experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, City Winery participates in the EVerify Program in certain locations, as required by law.