• Do you have a natural knack for developing team members and helping them become high performers?
• Do you live and breathe hospitality? Are you obsessed with making people feel welcome, valued, and taken care of?
• Are you a bit fanatical about the details, making sure things are buttoned-up and done just right?
• Are you comfortable and confident managing labor costs, keeping staffing within budget while maintaining great service?
• Are you the type of person that takes your work seriously, but doesn't take yourself too seriously?

Yes?! Then YOU should join our team!

WHY WORK HERE?:

Here are some of the perks!

• PPO medical, dental, & vision Insurance with 50% company contribution
• 401K retirement savings plan w/ 3% company match
• 1 week of paid time off
• Flexible days off, typically back-to-back
• A generous, never-expires, $150 monthly food & drink allowance
• A free, $25 dining allowance every day you work
• A 50% employee discount on food while you're working
• A 20% employee discount on food & drinks anytime you're not working, for you & your whole table
• Attendance at fun, "State of the Company" company events twice a year
• Access to lots of company-paid business coaching & resources
• As a company, we run on EOS; so we're a collaborative, strategic, and winning team (i.e. no more meetings that just waste your time - promise!)
• Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & your birthday off, automatically
• The opportunity to grow quickly with a forward-thinking company that regularly reinvests in itself and its people

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?:

RESPONSIBILITIES

As our Assistant General Manager, you'll be a seat on the management team. These are the results you'll be hired to accomplish:

» ① Develop a High-Performing Dining Room Team

Through very-hands on training & mentoring, you'll grow front-of-house *dream team* that's full of the exact right people, in the exact right roles.

» ② Delivering ‘Good-Time’ Hospitality, Every Time

From the first hello to the last thank you, you'll make sure that every guest experiences our good-time hospitality, every time.

» ③ Smooth Day-to-Day Operations

You'll ensure the day-to-day operations run smooth like *butta*. And when sh*t inevitability hits the fan? You're there, sleeves rolled up, ready to help.

» ④ Real-Time Staffing & Labor Cost Control 

You'll ensure that every shift is staffed 'just right'. Not too many people, but not too few either - just the right amount to make magic happen, without breaking the bank.

» ⑤ Ready-to-Show Dining Rooms

You'll lead the charge to make sure our dining rooms are presentable, so fresh, and so clean clean.

*As a disclaimer*: This is a dynamic position, in a rapidly growing company, in an always-changing industry. That means that this position and its responsibilities will continue to evolve. So, if you're change-adverse, this job ain't it.

That being said - if you're good with change, and are willing to try new things - you'll love this job, and it'll love you right back.

PAY

The total compensation for this position will fall between $60,000 - $70,000 / year. Base salary depends on relevant experience, and quarterly bonus potential is based on sales, profitability, and completion of special projects.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is full-time and salaried, with a semi-set schedule that allows for flexibility. Days off are typically back-to-back. Our Assistant General Manager will work 5 days, and typically 45-ish hours per week.

WILL YOU FIT IN HERE? 

Our team has been built - brick by brick - on shared core values. And no, they’re not just bullsh*t words slapped on a wall - they’re who we are at our core - and they’re non-negotiables for working here. You’ll feel super *comfy* and right at home if these words describe you:

» You Come With Batteries Included

You’re a high-energy self-starter who jumps into action, and doesn’t need hand-holding to get things done.

» You’re Scrappy

You’re a resourceful problem solver who makes things happen; if there’s no door, you get in through a window.

» You Take Your Work Seriously

You take pride in your work, big and small, and you have a natural reflex to do things the *right* way.

» But, You Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously

You’re a positive team player who’s quick to laugh at your own mistakes, open to feedback, and humble about your wins.

And if these words *don’t* describe you? You’ll be decidedly *uncomfy* here. So, fair warning - If you’re a cranky a** problem-bringer who’s cool being super-mid at your job and needs constant hand holding… may we suggest… working literally anywhere else?

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Here are some of our must-haves & would-like-to-haves:

• At least 2 years of high-volume restaurant experience in a Assistant General Manager, or equivalent, role 
• Upscale or fine-dining restaurant experience in an Assistant General Manager role - a major plus!
• Must have current ServSafe Manager & BASSET Certifications
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have open availability - including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must have the ability to regularly work 45-ish hours per week
• Must have a valid driver's license & sole access to a personal vehicle

Familiarity with Toast, SevenRooms, 7Shifts, & Margin Edge, a plus!

A BIT ABOUT US:

Wooden Paddle is a communal, wood-fired pizzeria with artsy cocktails & good-time energy. We don't take ourselves too seriously, but we take our food, drinks, and hospitality extremely seriously.

And we're growing! We're opening up another Wooden Paddle in La Grange in early 2025, an event venue (named Remi!) in early 2025, and a rooftop bar in late 2026. Opportunities for growth are everywhere here!