Assistant General Manager

Safran Turney Hospitality (STH) - owners of Barbuzzo, Bud & Marilyn’s, Darling Jacks Tavern and Little Nonna's- is presently seeking dynamic leadership to join the team! We are looking to hire an upper level FOH Manager and a Beverage Manager.

We are looking for true hospitality professionals who have a passion for sincere, genuine service and the ability to lead a positive and productive team of FOH staff and managers. We’re seeking personable, professional and service-centric Managers to join our team.

The popular restaurants in center city Philadelphia from Chef Marcie Turney & partner Valerie Safran – both James Beard Award Nominees - serve some of Philadelphia’s most vibrant, relevant and approachable menus. From updated American classics, to traditional Spanish tapas, from American craft beer, to rare Italian wines, our portfolio has something for everyone.

Candidates for these positions must be punctual, professional, team oriented & driven to succeed within their position, while pushing the business and the Company forward.

Candidates must have experience in hospitality leadership, positive culture & leading through example.

Duties & Responsibilities for the Assistant General Manager position include:

• Assisting the General Manager in leading a 4-person management team
• Scheduling, hiring and training a FOH staff of 30-35
• Managing day to day operations in a high-volume environment
• Coordinating with the Chef to run a seamless service from daily pre-shift lineups through the close of the restaurant
• Leading by example at all times - knowledge of menus, professionalism with guests and staff, making decisions based on what is best for our guests and our restaurant, etc.
• Overseeing all aspects of the business - payroll, billing, scheduling, building maintenance and financial health.
• Maintaining the financial health of the restaurant through knowledgeable management of COGS, Labor Cost, and Operating Expenses
• Responsible to report on all product and cost issues to the Ownership team, Director of Operations, Beverage Director, Operations Manager and Beverage Operations Manager.

Applicants must have:

• Minimum 4 years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, well-rated restaurant
• Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Host, Food Runner, Busser, Server, or Bartender.
• Strong leadership and strategic management skills
• A reputation for working well with others and getting along with everyone
• The ability to see the big picture, yet understand the importance of on-the-floor restaurant work
• A talent for positively teaching and coaching staff and managers while getting the best work out of everyone on the team
• Ability to drive performance and success

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