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Ema

Assistant General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

competitive salary
Quarterly bonus
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
Employee assistance program
Restaurant Discounts

Job Description

Ema is an inviting Mediterranean restaurant located in Austin's bustling Domain Northside neighborhood. This establishment is renowned for its Culinary Director Chef CJ Jacobson's inspired approach to blending lighter California styles with Mediterranean flair. Ema emphasizes fresh, local produce augmented by unique spices and ingredients that create a distinctive dining experience. The restaurant thrives on its commitment to crafting dishes that celebrate healthful, vibrant flavors and sustainable sourcing. The atmosphere at Ema is warm and welcoming, perfectly suited for guests to indulge in imaginative meals that cater to a variety of tastes.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of restaurant management experience
  • 2+ years of assistant general manager experience in a full-service restaurant
  • Skilled in team leadership and development
  • Experience with inventory and back-of-house systems
  • Ability to work flexible schedules including early mornings, late nights, weekends and travel
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with tact and good judgment

Job Qualifications

  • 5+ years of restaurant management experience
  • 2+ years of AGM experience in a full-service restaurant
  • Skilled in leading and developing teams
  • Experienced with inventory and BOH systems

Job Duties

  • Ensure day-to-day business operations run smoothly
  • Assist with training, recruiting, HR and administrative duties
  • Assist and financials/statement preparation
  • Assist the GM with customer service inquiries
  • Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
  • Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
  • Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
  • Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
  • Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
  • Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items
  • Place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders
  • Accept and inspect deliveries
  • Model and promote teamwork across all teams
  • Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees
  • Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
  • Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

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Expert Level (7+ years)

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