Assistant General Manager; AGM

Labriola Ristorante Oakbrook

Rich Labriola, the visionary behind Doughboy Restaurant Group, including Labriola Chicago, Labriola Oak Brook, and Stan's Donuts, is embarking on an exciting journey of expansion and refinement in the hospitality industry. With new concepts on the horizon and a commitment to setting new standards for excellence, we are seeking talented Assistant General Manager to join us in shaping the future of hospitality.

• Growth Opportunities within a rapidly expanding company
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits available
• 85% employer contribution to a single BCBS HMO or PPO medical plan
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar match up to 4% with immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement

• Overseeing the education of the staff on the finer points of service, including an overall beverage appreciation and training to boost our staff's product knowledge, steps of service, table-side presence, proper wine service, and overall knowledge of best practices.
• Opening and closing the restaurant, preparing and reconciling closing banks, writing daily recaps, and doing the final restaurant walk-through.
• Manage and oversee service, directly manage service and bartending staff
• Assisting in training, coaching, supporting, and disciplinary conversations with employees.
• Leading motivational pre-shifts that cover service standards, food and drink menus, and relevant topics
• Participating in management meetings.
• Assisting GM in controlling COGS, labor, and comps to budgets as set by GM.
• Assisting in the execution of bi-monthly inventory.
• Overseeing and writing schedules for FOH staff

• At least 4 years of experience as a restaurant manager in a full-service, fast-paced environment
• At least 2 years of experience in a service position (server, bartender)
• Extensive food and beverage knowledge with ability to remember and recall ingredients and dishes to inform customers and wait staff
• Experience with POS systems, inventory management systems, and reservation management systems
• Ability to execute promotional and managerial deadlines
• Strong leadership, motivational and people skills
• Great communication and organizational skills
• The ability to maintain composure in busy, high-volume environments
• High-level problem solving skills
• Open availability

• Prolonged hours of walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, etc..
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.