JOB DETAILS
Assistant General Manager
CompanyPostino WineCafe
LocationPhoenix
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 14, 2026
About The Company
It’s all in the details - inspiring yet familiar surroundings, high quality, approachable wines and fresh, colorful bruschetta boards built for sharing. We’re on a mission to make sure every moment shared within the space of our four walls is one that leaves you feeling dang good.
Our secret sauce is simple. It's our people. Yep, people.
Our teams are stacked with talented, genuine people and they attract the most awesome, authentic guests through our doors.
It started with a simple vision to create a place where we could all come together and connect. So was born Postino - "Postman" in Italian, as we made our home in a vacant, 1940's brick post office located in Phoenix, AZ. We've thoughtfully brought the spirit of our little post office to new communities, and we're honored day in and day out to share our energy with your energy, coming together to make the community a more connected and meaningful place.
We are seeking individuals who relentlessly pursue excellence and desire to exceed expectations! For more info, visit: https://careers.postinowinecafe.com/
About the Role
Description
WHO WE ARE
We are a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring experiences for the communities we serve. Through the contributions of countless incredible people, past and present, we’re headed to the moon with a simple mission — to make people feel good. While no one on the team is quite like the other, it’s our common values that keep us united.
- Be Authentic and Humble
- Act with Integrity
- Bring Good Energy
- Achieve as a Team
- Get Extraordinary Results
- Inspire with Hospitality
ABOUT THE ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER ROLE
As an Assistant General Manager your goal is to support the General Manager’s vision of excellence that is team-focused and always innovative. This role directs the creation of sincere and genuine connections while maintaining a positive work environment, delegating and managing the daily functions of the assigned restaurant, and meeting and exceeding company financial goals.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST
- Ensure excellence in food quality, portioning, speed, and waste control.
- Lead daily Taste Plate coaching and follow-up to uphold menu standards.
- Oversee catering and off-premise food execution to brand standards.
- Maintain kitchen and walk-in organization, ensuring tools and smallwares support flawless execution.
- Systems, Processes & Safety
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards, including health inspections, Steritech audits, and ServSafe certifications.
- Coach daily on ordering, pars, prep guides, and chemical/paper product management.
- Regularly update prep guides and par levels in alignment with menu changes.
- Manage culinary smallwares and equipment inventory and readiness.
- Business Acumen & Budget Management
- Own BOH inventory accuracy, food COGs, AvT, and culinary cost analysis.
- Enter, audit, and manage invoices, credits, and proper G/L coding.
- Partner with the GM on P&L review, cost communication, and coaching to drive financial goals.
- Manage relationships with food and beverage vendors to ensure quality, pricing, and service standards.
- Monitor supply needs and ensure consistent, accurate ordering and vendor follow-up.
- Lead culinary team scheduling, hiring, and development.
- Select, staff, and coach Culinary Trainers (CTs) to elevate team performance and growth.
- Report on area of responsibility (AOR) performance in weekly manager meetings.
BENEFITS TO ENJOY
- Medical with company contribution
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Vacation and earned paid sick time
- 401K with company match
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
- Teledoc Services for all team members
- Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
- Paid Parental Leave
- Meal Discounts and Perks
- Thanksgiving and Christmas off
- Mental Wellness and Life Event Management programs
- Fitness Program Discount
- Opportunities to give your feedback and let your voice be heard
- Company appreciation events and parties
- Anniversary recognition and rewards
Requirements
- The position requires 1 year of full-service restaurant Restaurant Manager experience or 3-5 years of a lead or supervisory role in a restaurant. Internal candidates must be in good standing and free of performance issues within a 1-year time-period. Combined work experience and education will be considered in decisions.
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred.
- Servsafe and Responsible Alcohol Service Certifications are required
Key Skills
Restaurant ManagementFinancial Goal AchievementFood Quality ControlInventory ManagementStaff TrainingBudget ManagementVendor ManagementP&L ReviewSchedulingHiringFood SafetySanitation StandardsCatering ExecutionCost AnalysisLeadershipHospitality
Categories
HospitalityFood & BeverageManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Medical InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceVacationPaid Sick Time401k With Company MatchFlexible Spending AccountDependent Care AccountTeledoc ServicesLong Term DisabilityLife InsuranceAD&D InsurancePaid Parental LeaveMeal DiscountsPaid Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas)Mental Wellness ProgramsLife Event Management ProgramsFitness Program DiscountCompany Appreciation EventsAnniversary Recognition
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Support the General Manager in executing a team-focused vision while managing daily restaurant operations and financial goals. Oversee food quality, safety standards, BOH inventory, and the development of the culinary team.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$72,000 - $73,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
414
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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