Restaurant Assistant General Manager

Assistant General Managers (AGM’s) work alongside their General Manager, helping to oversee both back of house and front of house operations. They are the people our teams look to for leadership and embody our core values: they’re passionate about sustainable food; they’re big dreamers; they understand the power of generosity and mindfulness; they’re driven by the details; and are inspired by art, design and music.
AGM’s are masters of all back of house and front of house roles. Leading by example, they inspire their teams to uphold the highest level of service and quality of food. They are responsible for creating a positive working environment and for encouraging those around them to improve and excel on a daily basis.
Oh, and did we mention that they also love coffee and seasonal eats?
If this sounds like a role you know you would excel in and are interested in joining one of the fastest growing brands in the healthy hospitality space, read on for more details.
PRIMARY DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES
The Team:

• Assisting the General Manager in hiring, training and managing a knowledgeable, efficient and personable team
• Assisting the General Manager in creating a positive workplace by providing feedback and encouraging dialogue and communication amongst team members
• Ensuring their team exemplifies iQ’s brand values and shares our passion for health, wellness and delicious food
• Assisting the General Manager in setting schedules for the team each week

The Restaurant:

• Ensuring kitchen, fridges, freezers, food prep and equipment areas are impeccably organized, in good working order, and clean at all times
• Inventory Management
• Ensuring all front of house areas are impeccably organized and clean at all times
• Back of House
• Front of House
• Taking ownership of all merchandizing efforts (following company directive to create a first-class merchandizing experience)
• Fluency with all of the Company’s back of house equipment (ovens, food processors, etc.), procedures and recipes
• Assisting the General Manager w/ the procurement and inventory management of all food, beverage and other goods for use / sale in the restaurant
• Fluency with all front of house equipment (espresso machines, POS Systems, music systems, etc.)

The Operation:

• During peak periods, AGM’s frequently work alongside their teams in both the back and front of house - anchoring the pace and setting the tone for service. They are constantly scanning the restaurant for issues and regularly find themselves working alongside their teams and interacting with guests
• AGM’s cultivate confidence, efficiency and positivity in their team by training correctly and helping people improve and learn on a daily basis

The Numbers:

• Working alongside the General Manager to achieve monthly performance goals (e.g. food costs, labour costs, order accuracy, etc.) as set out by the Company

The successful candidate will have flexible availability to work evenings and weekends. Open availability is non-negotiable and is required for the successful candidate. If your schedule is determined to change later, please state this in the interview.
Requirements
QUALITIES + QUALIFICATIONS WE LOOK FOR:

• Embodiment of our core values
• Prior experience as a barista is highly preferred, but not required
• A natural leader with the ability to coach others
• Prior experience in a retail or hospitality environment is required
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas, justify opinions, and make a logical case for any meaningful project you put forward
• Prior experience in a leadership or management role is highly preferred, but not required
• Ability to manage time effectively and stay organized

Benefits
PAY + PERKS:

• Complimentary food, coffee and tea at our restaurants
• $20.00 / hour
• Health benefits / insurance