Restaurant Assistant Manager

Position Title: Assistant Manager

Department: Dashi

Reports to: Tony Zirpolo, Executive Chef/General Manager

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Assistant Manager Job Description

Workload: 40-50 hours per week

Flexible availability with weekends, evenings, and holidays required

Overview

We seek a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Manager to join our team at Dashi and support our Ramen Shop and Izakaya (bar). This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth daily operations, maintaining exceptional service standards, and upholding our commitment to quality.

The Assistant Manager’s (AM) responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Providing support to the Executive Chef/General Manager in all aspects of restaurant operations
• All front-of-the-house (FOH) operations: the first-floor Ramen Shop, the second-story Izakaya (bar), and the to-go service
• Assuring consistency and excellence in the delivery of food and beverages to all guests at Dashi
• Overseeing the bar program, ensuring strong bar knowledge, and assisting in controlling beverage costs
• Completing monthly bar inventory, maintaining appropriate inventory levels, and rotating products following the FIFO system
• Maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the bar area
• Managing the creation of cocktails that align with Dashi’s identity, incorporating innovative ways to utilize vintage menu items
• Assisting in liquor and grocery pickups as needed
• Fielding omakase inquiries and training service staff on menu offerings
• Scheduling FOH staff and recording daily sales and tips data
• Onboarding new FOH team members
• Training and oversight of FOH staff in creating a professional and positive work environment and overseeing food and beverage-related education and development
• Updating printed menus and Micros POS
• Upholding and enforcing Dashi’s service standards, fostering an excellent guest experience
• Completing administrative tasks on time, including FOH ordering and updating training materials for all FOH positions
• Communicating clearly and concisely with Executive Chef, Sous Chef, plus Server Leads via Homebase, Teams, phone, and/or email

Things we love:

• Systems and routines. Having an organized method to keep yourself on track to ensure nothing is forgotten
• Love of dining out and want to go above and beyond for our guests to ensure they have an enjoyable and memorable dining experience
• Employees who take pride in adding value to our business and are devoted to hospitality
• Articulate, friendly, and tactfully written messages and communication
• Suggestive feedback on how to improve our systems
• Open communication
• Efficient and observant managers
• Working with people who do their best to give 100% every day
• Striving to be just a little better at their job every day
• Wanting to create something incredible that you are proud of

Things we don’t love:

• Negative attitudes
• Excuses for less-than-excellent work
• Lack of communication
• Shortcuts that compromise quality
• Inelegant, poorly designed systems
• Inefficiency and wasted time
• Laziness

Job Requirements:

• 2-5 years’ experience managing in a full-service restaurant
• Intermediate experience with Toast POS
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to take initiative
• Ability to work 40-50 hours per week, including weekends, some holidays, and flexible day/evening shifts
• Proven bar knowledge and experience in overseeing beverage programs
• Intermediate knowledge of liquor, beer, and wine
• Basic understanding of Japanese food and beverage
• Personal vehicle
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Why Join Us?

At Dashi, we pride ourselves on offering a dynamic and collaborative environment where team members can grow and make an impact. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

If you’re ready to advance your leadership skills and contribute to a vibrant and evolving restaurant, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person