Assistant General Manager
Lake Placid, NY - USA
Job Summary
The AGM Lake Placid leads all taproom operations at the Lake Placid location reporting to the General Manager Taproom Operations. This role oversees the Guest Experience & Operations Manager manages the full FOH team and is accountable for revenue performance guest satisfaction and operational excellence at the Lake Placid taproom. As MCBCs newest location this role requires a leader who is energized by building something new and who has the experience to do it right.
Leadership & Culture
Lead and develop the full FOH team
Set the culture and service standard from day one establishing MCBC values in a new market
Coach and develop team members at all levels with consistency fairness and urgency
Serve as the senior MCBC leader on-site representing the brand to guests staff and community partners
Oversee all FOH operations at the Lake Placid taproom including floor service bar and guest flow
Own opening and closing procedures shift reporting and daily operational execution
Manage cash handling daily reconciliations and bank deposit preparation
Ensure compliance with NYS liquor service laws health regulations and safety protocols
Partner with the GM Taproom Operations on SOPs staffing strategy and operational standards
Lead pre-opening setup and team readiness in coordination with the GM Taproom Operations and Director of Operations
Partner with the Guest Experience & Operations Manager for accurate bar and merchandise inventory entry and maintenance in XtraChef
Drive taproom revenue at Lake Placid through service quality upsell culture and guest retention
Track and report spend-per-guest cover counts and weekly revenue performance to the GM Taproom Operations
Identify opportunities to grow average check and merchandise sales
Manage labor to budget in coordination with the GM Taproom Operations
Lead hiring onboarding and training of all FOH staff at Lake Placid
Build and maintain a scheduling system that supports strong coverage and controlled labor costs
Develop the Guest Experience & Operations Manager and future supervisors into strong floor leaders
Identify individual and team training deficiencies across the FOH team develop a plan to address them and ensure execution
Partner with the GM Taproom Operations on performance management and disciplinary processes
Partner with the Chef de Cuisine on FOH-BOH coordination and guest experience consistency
Support event execution at Lake Placid in partnership with the Director of Events
Provide the Marketing Manager with content opportunities and local community insights
Collaborate with the Dir. Brewery Ops & Sales team on beer releases tap list management and product knowledge
5 years of FOH hospitality experience with at least 23 years in a general manager or assistant general manager role
Experience opening or building a new location strongly preferred
Proven ability to build and develop a team from the ground up
Strong floor presence and hands-on leadership style
Experience managing labor budgets scheduling and cost controls
Familiarity with POS systems and scheduling tools; Toast experience a plus
NYS Alcohol Training Awareness Program (ATAP) certification or equivalent (or ability to obtain)
Availability to work evenings weekends and holidays including peak tourist season
Genuine passion for craft beer hospitality and the Lake Placid community
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Where it all started – our Cazenovia farm brewery boasts 16 taps, a full menu, indoor and outdoor seating, a disc golf course, an apiary, and gorgeous views of the property.