Assistant General Manager

The Progress is seeking an Assistant General Manager with a Wine Focus. This position will support the General Manager to oversee nightly service, daily operations, as well as, assist the Beverage Director with all aspects of the wine program. Please fill out our application form, or respond outlining your interest and experience. Job requirements and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Overseeing daily operations, assisting with staff education, and maintaining the dining room and facilities - Direct communication with GM, Chefs, Beverage Director, management team, and staff - Dynamic, active dining room support while ensuring that our guests have an exceptional experience from start to finish - Leading our team and fostering our culture - Strong sense of warmth and hospitality; a sincere desire to provide guests with best possible service and experience - Previous restaurant management experience is preferred - Physical stamina: ability to lift up to 50 pounds and walk up to 5 miles per evening, including stairs (we have three dining areas on the second floor of our restaurant) - Proficient computer skills and professional written communications - Experience using OpenTable or other reservations software is preferred - Desire for longevity Wine responsibilities include, but are not limited to: -Work closely with the beverage director to maintain a dynamic wine list, educate our team, and provide our guests with the best possible wine service and experience. -Attend weekly on-site tastings -Deve l op and maintain ongoing staff education programs -Daily: updating the staff on 86s, low counts, potential changes during lineup -Weekly: On beverage days of lineup, focus on new BTGs, and new bottle placements i.e. open up wines from the list, taste the staff and sell off the rest BTG during service -Maintain monthly wine inventories by following the Inventory Period Schedule -Manage weekly by-the-glass inventory and inform the Beverage Director if orders need to be placed for that week or the following. -Eventual assistance in curating the wine list to complement the style of food and atmosphere of the restaurant -Ensure accurate wine lists, POS inventory, and add buttons in Toast as necessary   -Actively track and reduce loss through proper pour levels, minimizing waste/loss. Benefits of employment: - Incredible educational atmosphere - we are dedicated to training our staff, including daily lineups, guest speakers and field trips - Ingredients - we work with the finest sustainable producers and purveyors: develop your understanding, passion and palate. - Competitive and equitable pay. - Medical insurance at no cost for all full-time team members, plus access to dental, vision, accident, pet insurance and more. - 401k contribution and matching. - Opportunity - being a small and ambitious restaurant group allows for internal growth across all positions. Our team has been growing with us for years. - Dining discounts at our company restaurants (State Bird Provisions, The Progress and The Anchovy Bar)! - Culture - join a team that truly works together, respects one another, and loves what they do. - Our reputation - we are industry leaders fostering future industry leaders. - We strive to evolve and improve our systems, and to be relevant and forward thinking in our industry. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, who are committed to upholding a strong reputation for excellent guest experience. We look forward to connecting with you!

Created: 2025-09-19