Assistant Restaurant Manager jobs in Lexington, KY

Are you EPIC?

Agave & Rye is now hiring for a [position title] at our [location] Location!

We believe food is an adventure, taking you somewhere playful with every bite. We have made it our promise to deliver a chef-inspired take on the standard taco. Elevating this simple food into something Epic. If you enjoy creating delicious food, and an endless selection of Bourbon, Tequila, and Craft Cocktails, we promise Agave & Rye is the place for you. We bring the EPIC! We are looking for professional, polished team members. Agave & Rye is a high-energy, fun, and HIGH STANDARDS place to work.

Agave & Rye’s concept walks an intriguing line between fine art and street art, which gives each location the feel of “urban grunge”. Guests can expect an eclectic mix of music that spans everything from 80’s pop hits to today’s essential tracks. Visually, both rustic wood and plush, brightly colored cushions dress the space to create a comfortable atmosphere.

We pride ourselves on developing an Epic Culture among staff, guests, and our community. Personality is a must!

Qualifications: a minimum of 2 years of management or supervisor experience in a high-volume environment.

Job Summary

Oversee, direct, and coordinate the planning, organizing, training, and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness, and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and develop employees and team leaders
• Delegate tasks to the team and provide follow-up
• Hold team accountable for their performance; provide coaching and counseling as needed
• Ensure the team provides fast, friendly, and accurate service
• Ensure product quality, restaurant cleanliness, maintenance, and security standards are met
• Staff and schedule appropriately to member volume
• Ensure appropriate inventory and ordering systems are in place

Qualifications

• Open and weekend availability
• Excellent communication skills to connect effectively with members and co-workers
• Possess a positive attitude and ethics which support our values and EPIC culture
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, high-volume, clean, guest-focused restaurant
• Strong time-management skills; ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize
• Past leadership and event experience are a plus, restaurant experience is required.

Benefits:

• Work today, get paid today! We’ve partnered with DailyPay and Wisely, voluntary benefits that offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.
• Shift Meals
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Long/Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Discounts

Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred!