Restaurant Assistant General Manager

We are a family-owned restaurant located in Asheville, NC. We are searching for a dynamic experienced person to be a Restaurant Assistant General Manager that is proficient in a high volume environment, and is highly organized. Check out our menus: https://thecornerkitchen.com/menus/

Corner Kitchen is located in a 125 year old Richard Sharpe Smith Victorian House where the parking is FREE!. We handcraft our food using as much local produce and proteins as possible. We touch on many of the cuisines found throughout this country. Open 7 days a week for Lunch from 11am - 3pm and for dinner from 5pm on. Located at 3 Boston Way, 28803.

Our Core Values:

• Accountability

• Guest Loyalty

• Teamwork

• Continuous Improvement

• Community Involvement

Mission: Create a better place to work where people feel a sense of satisfaction and personal fulfillment by providing a genuine and positive guest and employee experience.

Vision: Create more joy in peoples’ lives and increase the goodness in the world.

General Function: Under the direction of the General Manager, as well as Owners, and in accordance with the values and policies of Westmoreland & Scully (W&S), this position serves as a Leadership role on the Manager’s team. This position provides strategic leadership in Corner Kitchen to advance W&S as the “restaurant of choice in Asheville”. As an agent of Westmoreland & Scully, you are expected to act with a high level of dignity and friendliness at all times. All your interactions should reflect well on yourself as well as the company. You should be actively promoting our brand in all your communication, within and without the confines of the operation. We ask that you be an exemplary representation of W & S values and ideals.

Principal Responsibilities/tasks:

The restaurant manager is a leader in the restaurant responsible for maintaining the written standards of the company and ultimately delivering the financial and qualitative measurements of success. To achieve this, the manager must be an expert at balancing the needs of the team, the guests, the community and ownership.

• Staffing, training and mentoring for FOH personnel to uphold Corner Kitchen’s service standards, with particular attention to floor staff (servers, support staff, and hosts).
• General opening/closing manager responsibilities - ie: setting up the floor plan, conducting and leading pre-shift, taking care of comps and voids, counting cash drop and bank at the end of the shift, collecting server information and inputting hours/tips, closing the day, writing notes about the shift in Hotschedules, making sure the restaurant is secure and in good condition for the following shift.
• Assist in creating the schedule for FOH staff.
• Fiscal responsibility for running a profitable operation with the help and support of all staff members.
• Respectfully communicating with and maintaining a high level of cooperation with both FOH and BOH Management Team and staff.
• Must feel highly comfortable with expo and helping out the BOH Manager on duty.
• Acute attention to the maintenance of the physical plant including all plumbing, refrigeration, electrical and structural components of the restaurant and report what needs to be addressed.
• Work harmoniously with the HR Department and Owners to maintain on-boarding and training materials including all job descriptions, in-take, counseling and termination materials.
• Leadership in accordance with our 5 Core Values (Accountability, Teamwork, Community Involvement, Continuous Improvement and Guest Loyalty).
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy facility environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with health and legal regulations.
• Displays technical expertise in the areas of beverage management, kitchen operations, human resources management and front of house operations. Knows the standards and procedures associated with each of these areas and can teach them to others.
• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule to include days, nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Other responsibilities as given by the GM and Owners.

Qualifications:

Two to four years of professional experience with a background in food-related business.

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.

Proven experience in management and organizational skills.

Knowledge of food, craft beer, wine, and spirits.

Experience with restaurant POS systems and Google Suite.

Must have demonstrated ability to communicate well with others, be a team player and have excellent strategic leadership skills.

A natural surplus of hospitality extended to guests, employees and vendors.

Craftsmanship - whatever you do, do it with excellence.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, and hear

The employee is required to be on foot for a large portion of the day/shift. The employee must be able to lift and/or move heavy objects including tables and cases of food and beverage - must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds overhead

Must be able to sustain constant mental and visual attention

Organization Skills

Planning

Professionalism

Time Management

Must be able to see and hear

Must be able to speak clearly

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours

Excellence in this job:

Greater community knowledge of Westmoreland & Scully entities – our services and mantra

Profitability

High satisfaction of guests

Engender guest loyalty

Teamwork and cohesive relationship between FOH and BOH

Your personal growth in the community

The enhancement of your career

Working conditions:

Kitchen environment - hot tools, plates, areas, sharp knives, swinging doors, climbing up and down stairs

Exempt status

Dynamic schedule can vary from week to week; work required on weekends and holidays and must be willing to work 45-50 hours per week, as needed. Benefits/Health Care: Health benefits and other benefits are available after a 90-day probationary period for staff members who work an average of 30 hours or more per week.

W&S offers a robust and competitive benefits package:

PTO - This position includes paid vacation/sick days per calendar year (January – December). Vacation/sick days will not roll-over.

FT employees are eligible for Sedera (a non-insurance community-sharing approach for catastrophic coverage and Direct Primary Care - a membership-based health care model for most peoples' health care needs OR an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) contribution.

FT employees are eligible for Dental, Vision, additional Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident & Employee Assistance Program.

FT employees have access to the company’s 401k Retirement Plan after 1 year of service. W&S will match 100% of contributions up to 1% of the employees’ compensation, plus 50% of contributions from 2% to 6% of the employees’ contributions. Matching contributions are funded after each payroll.

50% dining discount for all employees and we want everyone to have access to a healthy, delicious meal while being thoughtful to the kitchen during or after a shift. The company has a detailed meal policy.

ServSafe test opportunity paid for by the company for BOH staff and Managers Company-wide volunteer opportunities.

Annual employee appreciation celebration.

And more to come as we continue to strengthen our culture.

If interested, please submit your application here: https://www.westmorelandscully.com/jobs/ or reply with your resume. We want to get to know you!

Thank you!

Westmoreland & Scully (Corner Kitchen & Chestnut Restaurants) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Fine dining restaurant

Experience:

• Management: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $62,000