Restaurant Assistant Manager

Job Highlights Date Posted:Aug 28, 2026 Posting Expires:Oct 2, 2026 Location:Chicago , IL Hours:Not listed Experience:None listed Education:High school diploma Summary Responsible for assisting the General Manager with the overall planning and directing of functional activities of the restaurant including marketing, sales, accounting and general administration Essential Duties and Responsibilities Knows the GAB mission statement and can execute Welcomes guests using the 10-4 rule Deliver impeccable guest satisfaction by making it your number one priority Acts as the Guest Services Coordinator during peak volume periods and assigns others as needed Executes 100% table touches, meeting new guests and cultivating regulars to have a positive impact on the financial results of the restaurant Monitors performance against daily sales goals to achieve annual forecast Able to perform all FOH duties Comprehends labor cost and makes cuts in accordance with local labor laws Maintain a clean and operationally functional restaurant which includes floors, mats, restrooms, trash receptacles, coffee station & equipment, tables & chairs, specials board, office equipment, patio, doors and windows Works with Shift Leads to: control labor costs on a daily basis and minimize waste (both in terms of product and paper goods), in order to maximize profitability Manage inbound catering orders and execution including, product needs, delivery, prep lists and follow up customer satisfaction emails to clients Fulfill catering inquiries by sending event proposals upon request and ensure payment is collected prior execution Coordinates with Shift Leads to train, motivate and incentivize the staff Assists with maintenance of inventories for all paper goods, food, beverages and other retail items Reviews nightly time entries to ensure time report accuracy for payroll Assists GM with inventory Records intracompany exchanges and generates related invoicing Prepares weekly transmittals of all vendor invoices Enters all invoices into Purchase Budget to monitor expenses to meet budget requirements Works with GM to schedule employees based on business needs and sales/budget forecast Prints daily employee rosters and schedules breaks as needed along with additional tasks above and beyond station checklists Participates in new hire orientation and schedules station training Implements restaurant marketing through communication to staff and distribution/posting of materials Maintains the facility by supervising adherence and completion of departmental checklists Ensures complete Guest Satisfaction based on company guidelines Manages quality control by monitoring all food/beverage production and planning Be an exemplary model for the GAB brand, both on and off the job Notifies GM of any needed maintenance and repair to the facility Required Skills and Education Oral and Written Communication Skills Customer Relations Diplomacy Organization Keyboard Skills Computer Literacy Professionalism Project Management Time Management Inventory Management Scheduling High School Diploma or Equivalent Prior restaurant management experience required Valid Food Handlers Certification Skills Oral Communication Skills Written Communication Skills Customer Relations Diplomacy Organization Planning Project Management Professionalism Time Management Computer Literacy Keyboard Skills Education / Experience High School Diploma or Equivalent. Prior restaurant management experience required Employee Benefits Package health insurance dental vision life paid sick time retirement savings #J-18808-Ljbffr