Tavern Assistant Manager

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Summary

Job Description Summary:

As the Tavern Assistant General Manager, you play a vital leadership role in the day-to-day operation of a high-energy restaurant and bar venue. You support the General Manager by overseeing service standards, staff performance, and operational efficiency to ensure a seamless guest experience. Your ability to maintain a well-coordinated team environment and respond swiftly to evolving business needs is essential to the success of the tavern. You are entrusted with handling escalated guest and team member concerns with professionalism and sound judgment, reinforcing our commitment to service excellence and operational integrity.

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling, training, supervising, and coaching department staff to promote strong performance, engagement, and service consistency
• Monitor and support daily operations to ensure alignment with company standards, safety protocols, and guest satisfaction goals
• Serve as a point of contact for resolving team member or guest concerns, escalating issues as needed to department leadership
• Inspect Tavern appearance, cleanliness, and stock levels
• Assign stations, side work, and evaluate team performance
• Manage POS and cash control procedures, including training team members
• Coordinate bar set-up, service flow, and resolve guest service issues
• Support the accurate completion of administrative functions, such as attendance tracking, supply ordering, or reporting
• Assist with payroll processes, scheduling adjustments, and labor compliance as directed by department management
• Ensure compliance with all applicable gaming laws and company internal controls, policies and procedures, Title 31, and federal regulations, if they apply to the position
• Provide outstanding guest service in a timely manner to both guests and fellow team members that meets the company's guest service culture standards
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of restaurant or tavern operations experience; includes leadership or progressive responsibility in the gaming industry
• Ability to lead and guide team members in a fast-paced or customer-facing environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support training, feedback, and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and follow through on responsibilities
• Flexible and adaptable to changing operational needs and shift schedules
• Committed to upholding a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment
• Basic understanding of department KPIs, labor management, or guest service standards
• Ability to access and input information using a moderately complex computer system
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word; familiarity with collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams
  
  

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• College degree or certification in a related field preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and verbal
• Obtain and maintain all work cards as required by the company
• Verify right to work in the United States
  
  

Work Cards

• Required based on property location or regional regulations
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Regularly push/pull up to 35lbs
• Regularly lift and/or carry up to 35lbs at floor, knee, waist, and chest levels
• Regularly squat, kneel, reach, bend, twist
• Occasionally sit and work at a desk or computer
• Frequently standing and walking
• Ability to communicate using in-person speech, radios, and telephone
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sound in person
• Ability to distinguish between shades of color
• Ability to use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity
  
  

Work Environment Potential Conditions

• Indoor
• Smoky
• Noisy
• Bright flashing lights
• Slippery surfaces
  
  

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.