Lettuce Entertain You is looking for an ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER / AGM with5 years of restaurant management and 2 years of AGM experience in a high-volume environment for the Ema Glenviewteam. Ēma, a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, will open in Glenview, located on Patriot Blvd and East Lake Ave., in Summer 2024. This marks the second location for Ēma, with the first originating in Chicago’s River North neighborhood in June 2016.
Lettuce is a culinary-driven company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 100 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce! EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Some of Our AGM’s Benefits:

• Quarterly Bonus
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)

The AGM’s Primary Focus:

• Ensure day-to-day business operations run smoothly
• Assist with training, recruiting, HR and administrative duties; assist and financials / statement preparation; and assist the GM with customer service inquiries
• Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
• Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
• Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
• Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items; place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders; and accept and inspect deliveries
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Requirements & Skills

• 5 years of restaurant management experience
• 2 years of AGM experience in a full-service restaurant
• Skilled in leading and developing teams
• Experienced with inventory and BOH systems