Who we are:
We’re formerly Daytrip! A well-known restaurant looking for a manager interested in building out a new “fine casual” concept which is built to scale to multiple locations. We recently closed our brick-and-mortar experimental small plates restaurant with hopes that we can build a model that will provide flavor maximalist food to the East Bay at volume and a lower price point. We plan to open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.
Start date:
Likely mid-to-late January. We're hoping to launch by late Jan/early Feb but would hire this position to assist with hiring and training the team before the launch.
A bit of press for Daytrip:
- Bon Appetit “10 Best New Restaurants 2022” https://www.bonappetit.com/story/10-best-new-restaurants-america-2022?srsltid=AfmBOoq1qldIM1AZFLL3oZWMdOt8DbWqautvObLZDDR8CG9kOi5Wwqov
- SF Chronicle Review https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/daytrip-oakland-17674893.php
- James Beard: Chef Finn Stern Semifinalist “Best Chef: West” https://www.google.com/url?q=https://sf.eater.com/2024/1/24/24048550/san-francisco-bay-area-james-beard-awards-2024-semifinalists-chefs-restaurants-jbfa&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1740593413871018&usg=AOvVaw3KdnEU5F2Yyvjhf59tWGEJ
- Star Chefs: Chef Finn Stern “Rising Star Chef” https://www.starchefs.com/profiles/finn-stern
What is the job:
We’re in search of an Assistant General Manager who will support the leadership team and help drive the daily operations of the restaurant. The AGM will play a key role in assisting with all aspects of the restaurant’s operation and ensuring a seamless guest experience. This role is perfect for someone with strong leadership qualities, ready to take on significant responsibilities with the opportunity to grow into a GM position over time.
The Assistant General Manager position:
- Assists in managing day-to-day operations, guest experience, and team management
- Schedules all employees (both BOH and FOH) and managing team availability
- Provides coverage for drops and is the primary point person for managing this process
- Supports hiring, firing, onboarding, and training efforts alongside the General Manager
- Works closely with the GM to meet financial targets including prime costs (labor and costs of goods sold), direct operating expenses, and EBITDA profitability
- Assists in managing and coaching shift leads and team members to ensure high guest satisfaction
- Ensures the safety, upkeep, and maintenance of facilities alongside the GM
- Helps oversee the ordering of food, beverages, and other restaurant supplies
- Assists with the preparation and execution of menu items and food and beverage offerings
- Supports the submission of payroll hours, including managing time card edits, PTO requests, and tips
- Expected to help maintain food quality and safety standards, assisting the GM in implementing structures to support this
- Plays an active role in creating a supportive and positive working environment for all team members
- Helps the GM drive labor, food costs, and profitability goals (and is compensated accordingly)
- Serves as a key ambassador for the restaurant in all aspects of the role
Ideal candidate:
- Spent the past 5 to 7 years in restaurants that hold themselves to a professional standard, with at least 2 years of progressive management experience
- Has managed in high volume, fine dining or other professional restaurants
- Comfortable with using the provided tools to achieve goals
- Still enamored with the joy of a busy restaurant
- Looking for the next big step in your career, working for a company that can offer you massive growth over the next 5 years
- Loves hospitality and taking care of others
- Intellectually curious
- Has a sense of humor
- Fluent in Spanish (Preferred)
Pay and Benefits:
This is a full-time, exempt position with a pay of $70,000, in addition to a bonus structure up to $10,000 depending on ability to hit labor/cogs targets.
Benefits: Employee discount, Health insurance, Paid time off
Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay
Women and QTBIPOC encouraged to apply!
