Assistant General Manager

About the Role: Seeking an Assistant General Manager with a strong beverage background to partner directly with the General Manager in running all aspects of the restaurant. This is a leadership role for someone who wants ownership — someone who can shape the beverage program while also stepping fully into the day-to-day operational and Key Responsibilities: Partner with the General Manager to oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, standing in as the lead decision-maker in their absence Own beverage operations end-to-end: ordering, inventory management, vendor relationships, and cost control Collaborate on and help develop the wine and beverage lists, working alongside the beverage/wine team to keep the program current and profitable Build and manage FOH staff schedules, ensuring proper coverage across service, bar, and support roles Lead recruitment, training, and development of floor and beverage staff alongside the management team Monitor labor costs, beverage costs, and overall P&L performance; identify opportunities for efficiency and margin improvement Ensure compliance with liquor licensing, health codes, and all local regulations Represent the restaurant with VIP guests, private events, and key vendor relationships Drive service standards across the floor, working in tandem with the Service Manager and floor leadership Ideal Candidate Profile: 4+ years of restaurant management experience, ideally with AGM or senior Deep beverage expertise — wine, spirits, and cocktail program knowledge — with hands-on ordering and inventory experience Proven track record building or refining beverage lists in a fine dining or steakhouse setting Strong scheduling and labor management skills Financially minded, comfortable owning P&L, cost controls, and vendor negotiations A true operator who can run the floor and the business — not just one or the other High-volume, fine dining or steakhouse background strongly preferred; NYC experience #J-18808-Ljbffr