Savory is a full-service boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence.
At Savory we have a common thread that resonates through everything we do: PASSION! We are passionate about the creation of our menus where our food comes from and most importantly were passionate about our people and the hospitality we show to our clients our vendors and each other. Our rapid growth has prompted us to seek qualified individuals who will add a positive impact to our team and help shape the future of Savory.
About the role
We are seeking an organized warm and driven Assistant General Manager to join the Savory Hospitality team at one of our business dining locations. Our business dining locations are one of our unique service offerings that offer the full Savory team member experience as well as the opportunity to work directly with our onsite client on a daily basis.
Our ideal candidate will anticipate and address the needs of the company and our clientele with a heavy focus on hospitality service health and safety standards and team management.
This role is a key addition to our growing team. Here are some examples of the primary responsibilities of our onsite Assistant General Manager:
- Direct and oversee on site food and drink production sales activities and personnel
- Place orders both through vendors and internally for daily meals ingredients & grab and go items
- Uphold Standards best practices and coach employees as necessary
- Make improvements as needed escalating issues to GM when necessary
- Track Equipment cleaning and maintenance work with GM to schedule necessary service
- Embody Savorys core hospitality standards at every turn externally with our guests and internally with teammates while maintaining a strong sense of professionalism
- Communicate dynamically both internally and externally with all levels of both organizations: upper management associates clients and back-of-house culinary team
- Proven understanding of kitchen operations including food preparation safety standards quality control and inventory management.
- Strong knowledge of menu planning and vendor relations.
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills with a focus on client satisfaction and personalized service.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations food handling practices and compliance (ServSafe Certification preferred).
What were looking for
At Savory our people are at the heart of everything we do. Were a tight-knit team of passionate innovative culinarians who strive to live our values every day: authenticity curiosity collaboration solutions and community.
Your experience should show us the following:
- At least 3 years of management experience in a hospitality setting (catering restaurant hotel)
- Ability to Multitask prioritizing and delegating tasks appropriately
- Proven experience in leading a diverse team and holding team members accountable
- Strong computer skills with an emphasis on Excel and Word. Restaurant365 and/or Flex Catering experience is a plus!
- Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to train manage and supervise a diverse team
- Effective problem-solving and mediation skills
Job requirements
NYC Food Handlers Certification or willingness to obtain one within one month of hire
Standing and walking for the majority of daily working hours
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Willingness to work a flexible schedule daytime Monday Friday and occasionally including nights weekends or holidays
In addition to a growth-focused positive work environment our talented team enjoys:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Company-sponsored medical plans including health dental and vision insurance
Paid time and holidays off
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and transit enrollment
WORKING AT SAVORY
Savory is a full-service boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality four core services (corporate catering events amenities and Simply Savory our grab-and-go offering) mean that we are always looking for talented individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional hospitality to our client partners.
At Savory our people are at the heart of everything we do. Were a tight-knit team of passionate innovative culinarians who strive to live our values every day: authenticity curiosity collaboration solutions and community.
Were passionate about sustainable solutions: in how our food is sourced and served as well as creating sustainable careers in hospitality for our addition to our benefits package which is available to all full-time team members we are a growth-focused organization and take every opportunity to champion our team and help them grow with us into roles greater than they could have imagined.
OUR VALUES
At Savory we pride ourselves on being a values-based organization:
- Curiosity: Our curiosity is always driving us to ask questions learn more and get better. Were agile for ourselves and our client partners.
- Authenticity: We believe in a true commitment to respect diversity and integrity. Our team is unapologetically themselves and brings their diverse life experiences to our work every day.
- Collaboration: Teamwork is our foundation! Were independently driven each of us experts in our field and when we come together are able to rely on each other to create something exceptional.
- Solutions: We always operate from a solutions-oriented mindset. There is nothing too big or too small for us to solve and we apply our learnings to ensure successful measures are in place for the future.
- Community: We believe in community first and cultivating a culture of gratitude. We celebrate and support each other in all our endeavors both in and outside of our shared Savory goals.
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