Assistant General Manager

 

Position Title: Assistant General Manager 

Salary: $85,000 - $90,000

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Job Summary

The Assistant General Manager is a collaborative, guest‑focused leader who supports the overall service vision and day‑to‑day operations of L’Avenue at Saks. In partnership with the General Manager, this role ensures a refined, seamless dining experience while maintaining disciplined, consistent restaurant operations in a high‑visibility luxury retail environment. The AGM leads from the floor, sets a warm and polished hospitality tone, and helps teams stay aligned, prepared, and empowered throughout each service.  

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front‑of‑house operations, ensuring thoughtful pacing, elevated service, and meaningful guest engagement
• Lead the floor during service, anticipating needs and resolving concerns with professionalism and care
• Train, coach, and support service teams to deliver hospitality that reflects L’Avenue’s luxury standards
• Assist with scheduling, labor planning, and shift execution to balance service quality with operational efficiency
• Partner with the General Manager on service strategy, operational planning, and ongoing process improvement
• Ensure adherence to health department regulations, food safety protocols, and company policies
• Collaborate closely with culinary leadership to maintain harmony between front‑ and back‑of‑house teams
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the client and internal partners through consistent communication and execution

What We’re Looking For

• Experience leading front‑of‑house teams in a high‑volume, guest‑facing environment
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, service flow, and labor management
• Skilled communicator who brings a calm, polished presence to the floor
• Ability to coach teams and foster a positive, inclusive service culture
• Commitment to hospitality, service excellence, and creating memorable guest experiences
• Approximately 5+ years of food service leadership with a strong service focus
• Familiarity with luxury or fine‑dining environments
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Franc