As the Assistant Manager of Osteria La Buca you are tasked with supporting the General Manager in leading the day to day operations, supporting and training the hospitality staff, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. This will not only be an Assistant Manager position but a year long training to take over as the General Manager by 2025 with a substantial par raise.. The Assistant Manager will be trained in every aspect of the restaurant operations to ensure service is always on point even when the General Manager is not on location. We don’t believe our managers to be “the bosses” but rather true leaders. We believe in true hospitality, honesty, and integrity. When our hospitality team fully buys into the Osteria La Buca way it creates an environment and experience for our guests that continues to make Osteria La Buca one of the go-to destinations in Los Angeles.
Osteria La Buca is an exceptional, neighborhood joint that happens to be home to some of the best pasta in the city. Made fresh in-house everyday, Osteria La Buca, stands true to its reputation and has a host of values that makes this Italian spot a stand-out in a city of Italian restaurants. Our core belief: great food need not be elaborate or overwrought, but rather fresh, uncomplicated and well executed in order to get out of the way of the ingredients and find the joy in their innate flavors and qualities.
We believe in true hospitality, honesty, and integrity. Osteria La Buca has been a part of the Los Angeles community for over 10 years with over 70% of our staff being in our employ for many years. We strive to create an environment that benefits not only the restaurant but the employees themselves. Every Assistant Manager of the Osteria La Buca family is not just a “second in command” but a manager who is striving for higher goals and promotion.
If you're looking to take your hospitality/culinary career to the next level please reach out. We're looking forward to meeting you!
Skills Required:
Ability to do the right thing (even when no one is looking)
Strong work ethic
independent thinker
Ability to lead by showing and doing not just barking orders
Strong knowledge of food safety practices and procedures.
Proper wine knowledge and wine serving techniques
Extensive food handling experience. OLB is not a traditional fine dining restaurant but we aim to serve at the highest level of professionalism in the hospitality field
POS and iPad knowledge
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Previous experience in the food industry, catering, or restaurant setting is required
Basic Excel or Google Sheets knowledge
POS back end knowledge in scheduling, time sheets, tip reports, and labor reports
Duties:
Fulfilling a 40-50 hour work week
Full training in all hospitality roles including Servers, Bartenders, Hosts, and Bussers
Lead the hospitality team in daily operations, ensuring an exceptional guest experience
Mentor and develop a passionate, dedicated, and diligent guest-focused team
Ensure compliance with Osteria La Buca policies and procedures
Establish and maintain an exceptional and impactful rapport with staff and guests
Perform related duties and special projects as assigned
Assist all hospitality roles during and after service
Assisting/leading in opening and closing of the restaurant.
Weekly and daily reporting of labor, tips, and service rundowns
Creating and publishing FOH schedules
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
Health insurance 100% covered Blue Shield Silver HMO
Dental / Vision insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Paid training
Shift:
8 hour shift
Morning shift
Night shift
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Required)
Night Shift (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person