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  • Assistant General Manager (AGM)
    Assistant General Manager (AGM)
    21 days ago
    $20–$30 hourly
    Full-time
    Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City

    Assistant Manager (Front-of-House) – Asian Restaurant | Jersey City, NJ Bilingual English/Chinese Preferred | Full-Time | 4,000 sq ft Full-Service Restaurant About the Company We are a fast-growing Asian fusion / Sichuan-American restaurant group with multiple large-format locations across New Jersey. Our Jersey City restaurant is a 4,000 sq ft full-service, high-volume operation with a full bar and a diverse customer base. We are seeking a Front-of-House Assistant Manager to support day-to-day operations. This is a FOH-only role — no kitchen management, no ordering, no inventory responsibilities. ⭐ Key Responsibilities (Front-of-House Only) • Support the General Manager with daily FOH operations, • Maintain strong hospitality standards and ensure excellent guest experience, • Handle customer questions, complaints, and service recovery, • Supervise FOH team members (hosts, servers, bussers, bar staff), • Assist with FOH opening and closing procedures, • Oversee dining room flow, table turns, cleanliness, and atmosphere, • Manage takeout & delivery pickup operations (UberEats), • Assist with POS, order accuracy, and cash handling, • Serve as the on-duty floor lead when GM is off-site, • ❌ This Role Does NOT Include (Important), • No back-of-house or kitchen management, • No ordering or supplier communication, • No inventory or food cost control, • No recruitment or onboarding responsibilities, • No staff training or scheduling, • No cooking or food prep, • ➡ This is a pure FOH leadership position., • ⭐ Qualifications, • 1+ year experience as Shift Leader, FOH Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or similar, • Strong communication and guest-service skills, • Reliable, professional, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment, • Ability to lead and support FOH staff, • Evening & weekend availability required, • Preferred / Bonus Skills (SEO Keywords Included), • Bilingual English/Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) – preferred but not required, • Experience in Asian cuisine, high-volume dining, or full-service restaurants, • Familiarity with bar operations is a plus, • Benefits, • Weekly pay, • Staff meal provided, • Stable and supportive work environment, • Growth path to General Manager, • Opportunity to work within an expanding multi-unit restaurant group, • ⭐ Schedule, • Full-time, • 5–6 days per week, • Evening & weekend shifts required

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  • Bar Manager / Supervisor
    Bar Manager / Supervisor
    2 months ago
    $15–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Journal Square, Jersey City

    Join our team of passionate hospitality professionals! We’re looking for a dedicated Store Manager to lead our front-of-house team and uphold the highest standards of service, cleanliness, and professionalism. This is a hands-on role for someone who leads by example and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Bilingual English/Spanish speaker. What You’ll Do: Leadership & Standards • Be the example — maintain professionalism, positive energy, and a polished appearance (hair neat, non-slip shoes required, no sandals)., • Keep the location spotless, including bathrooms and guest areas., • Motivate the team to complete their daily responsibilities and uphold company standards., • Be available during peak hours (Thursday–Saturday)., • Oversee all cashiers, servers, and drivers — scheduling, performance, and attendance., • Review staff clock-ins/outs and coordinate with the Assistant Manager on driver hours and tip tracking., • Interview, hire, and train new staff members., • Ensure every team member signs and submits the employee handbook to Paola or Cris., • Train new team members in service, cashier operations, and delivery procedures., • Maintain consistent drink and food quality from the team., • Lead a warm, welcoming environment where every guest feels valued., • Ensure staff greet guests, promote specials, and thank customers as they leave., • Handle customer complaints, refunds, and system issues., • Manage refunds on Clover, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash, and notify Paola if website refunds are needed., • Coordinate catering orders — all catering requests go through you., • Keep menus and modifiers up to date on Clover and Otter., • Conduct inventory on the first Wednesday of every month (beer, alcohol, soda, supplies)., • Submit weekly reports on staff performance, service flow, and delivery capacity., • Manage supply orders (soda, take-out, cleaning)., • Troubleshoot POS, printer, or system issues as they arise., • 2+ years of experience in restaurant or hospitality management., • Strong leadership and communication skills., • Solid understanding of POS systems (Clover, Toast, or similar)., • Ability to manage multiple priorities during peak times., • Hands-on attitude — willing to train, support, and work alongside the team., • Full-time position., • Competitive salary based on experience., • Weekly pay and room for growth within a fast-growing hospitality group.

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