Front of House Assistant Manager

**ORIGINAL JOE'S RESTAURANT & BAR**
At Original Joe's, we’re the bar next door everyone wishes they had. A warm, down-to-earth place where old friends gather, new friends are made, and everyone feels welcome. From the wide selection of local, craft, and import beers to our fresh take on comfort foods, nobody leaves unsatisfied. So pull up a stool and stay awhile - you’ll like hanging out with us

Our family of companies includes Elephant & Castle Pub and Restaurant, State & Main Kitchen + Bar, Blanco Cantina and Anejo Restaurant. We never stop looking for unique individuals who can infuse our restaurant and corporate workplaces with original ideas, creative solutions and an extraordinary guest experience. We offer competitive wages, a comfortable work environment, flexible hours, benefit packages (for those who qualify) and a chance to grow right alongside us. By joining Original Joe’s your future career opportunities are endless

**Starting Salary**:$40,000-$45,000 + upwards of $250 in tips biweekly + biannual bonus plan.

**Job Title**
Assistant Manager - Front of House

**What You’ll Do**:
You will report to the General Manager (although this may vary from time to time depending who is on shift). You will assist the General Manager with most aspects of front of house restaurant management including:

- Manage the floor while on shift - this includes ensuring all team members are living by our core value, assisting on the floor with food running, busing, expo and table maintenance.
- Assist the GM in all operations - this includes daily cash, payroll, recruitment and terminations, inventory, labour costs, food costs, training and scheduling.
- Coach team members to ensure consistency of performance, food quality, food plating and customer service with an emphasis on doing things right.
- Ensure that opening and closing checklists are completed up to established operating standards.
- Approve discounts and promo’s as required.
- Strive to enhance guest experiences at every opportunity with a focus on customer satisfaction. Handle guest conflicts and concerns with tact and professionalism.
- Work each shift with a safety mindset. Be proactive in regards front of the house and back of the house safety (food safety, potential hazards for employees or guests).
- Live our core value: Taking Care of People.

**Who You Are**:

- You may have experience as an Assistant Manager in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Consideration towards people with the right attitude who have experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- You understand the day-to-day operations of a restaurant.
- You pride yourself on your customer service skills, your ability to make people feel at home, your reliability and your ability to keep upbeat even during the busiest shifts.
- You smoothly sail through stressful moments are able to create a positive atmosphere for the team and guests at all times.
- You are solution focused and resourceful - you think on your feet effectively to find resolutions to situations.
- You are able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks without skipping a beat.
- You have future aspirations to be employed as Store Management or in our Corporate team.

Location: 3681 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3K 2G6

Pay: $47,000.00-$52,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- 3681 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3K 2G6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Restaurant management: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person