Assistant General Manager | Blue Sushi Sake Grill | Naperville

Job Description

Job Description

The Assistant General Manager works closely with the General Manager to support the day-to-day operations of the restaurant. This role helps create a welcoming experience for our guests, a positive environment for our team, and ensures each shift runs smoothly.

Compensation + Benefits:

• $70,000 - $80,000 annual salary, depending upon experience
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Company-sponsored plans including health, dental, vision, and health savings
• Generous Paid Time Off package
• Meals while working and 50% off dining discount at all Flagship Restaurant Group locations
• Comprehensive management training and leadership development programs

An Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 1–3 years of management experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant or a related hospitality environment.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with familiarity in restaurant systems such as OpenTable and Toast.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, including sanitation, safety and security, company policies and procedures, team leadership, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a team while maintaining a positive and professional work environment.
• Experience managing labor, controlling operational costs, and supporting the restaurant’s financial goals.
• Ability to handle guest concerns, make sound decisions, and keep daily operations running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1–3 years of management experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant or a related hospitality environment.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with familiarity in restaurant systems such as OpenTable and Toast.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, including sanitation, safety and security, company policies and procedures, team leadership, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a team while maintaining a positive and professional work environment.
• Experience managing labor, controlling operational costs, and supporting the restaurant’s financial goals.
• Ability to handle guest concerns, make sound decisions, and keep daily operations running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.
• Applicants must have open availability, including nights and weekends. The typical work week is 50-55 hours, and schedule/hours may vary if the Assistant General Manager must fill in for employees or if emergencies arise.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure operational excellence by actively engaging with guests and staff, addressing concerns promptly, and overseeing all aspects of restaurant operations.
• Lead and develop a team of 25+ employees per shift, setting performance expectations, providing feedback.
• Maintain accountability for operational standards, addressing performance gaps in guest satisfaction, productivity, profitability, and safety.
• Manage financial performance by adhering to budgetary guidelines, driving efficiencies to increase sales, and minimizing costs across various areas.
• Uphold proper administrative duties related to finances, personnel, and payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Why join Flagship Restaurant Group?

• Flagship Restaurant Group is an ever-evolving company empowering our people to follow their passion in the hospitality industry with plenty of opportunities for advancement
• Our modern restaurants are sophisticated and innovative with great earning potential, and each offer a unique culinary experience
• We provide a comprehensive training program in a fun, exciting environment where you’ll thrive
• Delicious dining discounts you can share with friends and family at all our locations
• Our full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our comprehensive benefits package that includes dental, vision, and life insurance
• We create excitement around our team member’s milestones and achievement

At Flagship, we create experiences that leave an impact. This stays true to our employees just as much as our guests. Removing barriers of language, race, sexual orientation, and culture, our team and guests have our promise of being a restaurant group that embraces the concept where everyone belongs. We are committed to empowering growth, instilling hospitality knowledge, and building a career path in an environment of respectful inclusion.

Flagship Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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