Assistant General Manager

Chula Vista, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $80,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

competitive salary

Company Discounts

Work-life balance

career advancement

flexible scheduling

inclusive work environment

Health Insurance

Job Description

SDCM Restaurant Group is a reputable and dynamic restaurant company known for its dedication to excellence and innovation in the hospitality industry. With multiple successful dining establishments under its belt, SDCM is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences by combining high-quality food, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere. As a rapidly growing organization, SDCM values its diverse and inclusive workforce and fosters an environment where employees can thrive and develop their careers. The company emphasizes a strong work-life balance, providing accommodations and flexibility tailored to the needs of its team members. Employees at SDCM benefit from competitive salaries and hourly rates, company-wide restaurant discounts, and the opportunity to work alongside award-winning chefs and leading beverage directors, further enhancing their professional growth.

The Assistant General Manager position at SDCM Restaurant Group is a critical leadership role designed for an experienced professional who can support, lead, and inspire the team to achieve operational excellence. This role involves a wide range of responsibilities, including meeting restaurant financial objectives by developing strategic and annual budgets and forecasts, establishing banking relationships, and analyzing financial variances to initiate corrective actions. The Assistant General Manager is also tasked with controlling purchases and inventory through negotiation, preferred supplier list development, and regular analysis of usage reports.

In addition to financial management, the Assistant General Manager will drive patron attraction and retention by implementing effective marketing, advertising, public relations, and community outreach programs, while continuously evaluating results and adapting to changing market demands. Ensuring patron satisfaction is a top priority for this role, which involves monitoring and auditing food, beverage, and service quality, initiating improvements, and fostering strong relationships with loyal customers.

Safety and compliance are also key focuses, with the Assistant General Manager responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and secure facility environment by enforcing sanitation standards, adhering to health and legal regulations, and maintaining security systems. This leadership position offers the opportunity to contribute to SDCM’s ongoing success while growing professionally in a supportive and inclusive workplace. Pay for this position is commensurate with experience, reflecting the importance of the role within the organization and the high standards of the brand.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, or related field preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in restaurant management or assistant general manager role
Demonstrated ability to manage financial objectives and controls
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Valid food safety certification

Job Qualifications

Proven experience in restaurant management or similar leadership role
Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
Excellent leadership and team management skills
Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
Knowledge of marketing and community engagement strategies
Understanding of health, safety, and sanitation regulations
Ability to negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships

Job Duties

Meet restaurant financial objectives by developing financing, establishing banking relationships, preparing strategic and annual forecasts and budgets, analyzing variances, initiating corrective actions, establishing and monitoring financial controls, developing and implementing strategies to increase average meal checks
Attract patrons by developing and implementing marketing, advertising, public and community relations programs, evaluating program results, identifying and tracking changing demands
Control purchases and inventory by meeting with the General Manager, Director of Operations and Bar Manager, negotiating prices and contracts, developing preferred supplier lists, reviewing and evaluating usage reports, analyzing variances, taking corrective actions
Maintain patron satisfaction by monitoring, evaluating, and auditing food, beverage, and service offerings, initiating improvements, building relationships with preferred patrons
Maintain safe, secure, and healthy facility environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures, complying with health and legal regulations, maintaining security systems