Assistant General Manager Bedford Cheese Shop +1 more
- Date Posted October 25, 2020
- Location New York, NY
- Category Culinary
- Job type Full-Time
Bedford Cheese Shop is looking for an Assistant General Manager for its Gramercy Park location.
We are a small, independently-owned specialty cheese and charcuterie shop (including catering, prepared foods and a private classroom space) in Gramercy Park, Manhattan.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management/Personnel: With the support of hands-on Ownership, the General Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Shop.
- Hire and train staff, write schedules, maintain all HR documents, adjust and maintain clock-in/out procedure, provide routine, actionable feedback on staff performance;
- Oversee task completion and follow-through on Shop procedures and protocols;
- Maintain the appearance and aesthetics of the Shop;
- Communicate regularly and effectively with Ownership;
- Proactively identify areas of operational inefficiencies or revenue opportunities and create strategies to improve or pursue, respectively; and
- Generally provide operational support to Ownership.
Office:
- Place routine orders for supplies and inventory;
- Troubleshoot issues with vendors, suppliers; and
- Oversee food delivery platforms.
Food Service:
- Oversee kitchen staff and food preparation; and
- Evaluate operating efficiencies and ensure quality control.
Facilities:
- Ensure Shop and back-of-the-house is clean, maintained and organized; and
- Take the lead on addressing and fixing any furniture, fixtures and equipment issues, with the support of Owners.
Financial:
- Monitor expenses and review; and
- Coordinate accounts payable and receivable with Bookkeeper.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Management experience in Food & Beverage space, expertise in cheese a plus;
- Passionate about growing an entrepreneurial business;
- Strong work ethic;
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects;
- Strong communication skills – with customers, vendors, employees and Owners;
- Excellent leadership and decision-making skills; and
- Ability to solve problems and implement successful solutions.
COMPENSATION:
- Compensation and benefits are based on experience.