Assistant General Manager - TAO Restaurant Chicago

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match

• Life and Disability Insurance Plans

• Ancillary Insurance Plans

• Mental Health Support and Services

• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• TAO Savings Marketplace

• Time off and much more!

The position shares responsibility for the entire venue, including financials, to drive sales and profitability, as well as motivating, coaching, and leading their team. In addition, the Assistant General Manager ensures the venue is running effectively and meeting all Company standards to include: execution of service, guest interaction, atmosphere, and cleanliness.The position should be passionate about offering surpassed hospitality to guests and upholding highest standards at the venue.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Accommodate and anticipate guests needs

• Implement and provide recommendations on operating standards, policies, and procedures to be followed by line level managers and staff

• Maintain highest standards of food and beverage quality, guest service, cost control, and consistency in accordance with company's expectations

• Responsible for to hiring, training, management, coaching, counselling, and evaluation of all members of the team

• Consistently monitor sales and expenses, approving all purchase orders before they are executed

• Assist in the development of the budget; manage P&L and ensure managers’ report all variances on a timely basis (minimally, once a month)

• Assist in timely and accurate completion of all period--end financial statements and reports, and provide controls to ensure proper handling and accounting for all venue receipts

• Manage weekly forecasting of cost expenditures and staffing vs. sales

• Maintain frequent communication with the Executive Team and ensure they are aware of all major occurrences at the venue

• Operate with an open-door policy, listen to and understand requests of the team, respond with appropriate actions, and provide accurate information

• Interact with all department personnel and venue staff as needed

• Ensure inventory levels are maintained for facilitating proper venue operations, enforce strict inventory controls, and participate in monthly inventory reconciliations in conjunction with purchasing and finance teams

• Ensure that no members of staff are permitted to work if they are not suitably dressed or groomed

• Monitor guest satisfaction on all levels, including social media platforms

• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation requirements follow the Department of Health, OSHA, Gaming, and any city or state agencies rules and laws such as the Department of Buildings and the Fire Department, and ensure all managers are kept abreast of any changes in the law

• Participate in community events and ensure corporate social responsibility goals of the company are met

• Work in conjunction with the GM and Public Relations team on a marketing plan that results in optimum recognition and maximum number of covers for the venue

• Monitor market trends, research consumer markets and competitor’s activities to identify opportunities and key issues.

• Work in conjunction with the GM to oversee marketing and advertising activities to ensure consistency with product line strategy

• Execute sales goals

• Accurately forecast staffing needs to ensure optimum customer service

• Work in conjunction with the Sales team to ensure all private events, catering, and banquets are successfully executed

• Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling procedures

• Assist in preparation of all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules

• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the venues preventative maintenance programs

• Ensure that all products are received in accordance with the venues receiving policies and procedures

• Assists and conducts conflict resolution, corrective actions and coaching

• Oversee and ensure that employee performance appraisals are completed in a timely m