Assistant General Manager

 

Position Title: Assistant General Manager 

Salary: $105,000 - $125,000

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Job Summary

Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi is one of New York City’s most celebrated and creatively driven dining destinations. As the Assistant General Manager, you will help lead daily operations alongside the General Manager, ensuring exceptional hospitality, strong team accountability, and a standout beverage program. You’ll also play a key role in shaping a collaborative, inclusive, and growth‑oriented culture, supporting the professional development of the entire team and contributing to a restaurant that values storytelling, innovation, and guest connection.   This role is ideal for a dynamic operator with beverage leadership experience who enjoys developing teams, elevating bar programs, and influencing both service execution and creative direction. At Tatiana and across Restaurant Associates, you’ll join a community that invests in learning, celebrates individuality, and provides opportunities to grow your leadership career in an environment known for excellence and authenticity.   Key Responsibilities

• Support daily operations with a focus on exceptional service, team accountability, and smooth coordination across departments
• Lead and grow the bar team, including cocktail menu development, wine sales, and coaching on beverage execution
• Partner with leadership to balance collaborative and developing management styles in a positive, supportive way
• Interview, hire, train, schedule, and coach employees and managers
• Participate in meetings, training programs, and ongoing development initiatives
• Maintain food and beverage quality while managing cost controls
• Oversee purchasing, vendor relationships, and inventory
• Ensure all HACCP, health department, and sanitation standards are consistently met
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
• Review operational procedures and identify opportunities to enhance service, performance, and safety
• Build strong, professional relationships with guests, staff, clients, and cross-functional partners
• Perform special projects and related duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• A driven, energetic, and accountable leader with a passion for beverage operations
• Experience developing bar teams and contributing to cocktail or beverage menu creation
• Comfort selling and educating on wine
• Ability to balance and support both seasoned and developing leadership personalities
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay focused in a fast-paced setting
• Confident, inclusive communication style with strong relationship‑building ability
• Experience with cost controls, inventory, purchasing, and cash-handling processes
• Understanding of food safety, HACCP, and compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Five to seven years of experience in upscale dining or multi‑unit operations
• Strong coaching, scheduling, and team development experience
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification

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