Assistant General Manager

Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi is one of New York City’s most celebrated and creatively driven dining destinations. As the Assistant General Manager, you will help lead daily operations alongside the General Manager, ensuring exceptional hospitality, strong team accountability, and a standout beverage program. You’ll also play a key role in shaping a collaborative, inclusive, and growth‑oriented culture, supporting the professional development of the entire team and contributing to a restaurant that values storytelling, innovation, and guest connection.

This role is ideal for a dynamic operator with beverage leadership experience who enjoys developing teams, elevating bar programs, and influencing both service execution and creative direction. At Tatiana and across Restaurant Associates, you’ll join a community that invests in learning, celebrates individuality, and provides opportunities to grow your leadership career in an environment known for excellence and authenticity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily operations with a focus on exceptional service, team accountability, and smooth coordination across departments
• Lead and grow the bar team, including cocktail menu development, wine sales, and coaching on beverage execution
• Partner with leadership to balance collaborative and developing management styles in a positive, supportive way
• Interview, hire, train, schedule, and coach employees and managers
• Participate in meetings, training programs, and ongoing development initiatives
• Maintain food and beverage quality while managing cost controls
• Oversee purchasing, vendor relationships, and inventory
• Ensure all HACCP, health department, and sanitation standards are consistently met
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes
• Review operational procedures and identify opportunities to enhance service, performance, and safety
• Build strong, professional relationships with guests, staff, clients, and cross-functional partners
• Perform special projects and related duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• A driven, energetic, and accountable leader with a passion for beverage operations
• Experience developing bar teams and contributing to cocktail or beverage menu creation
• Comfort selling and educating on wine
• Ability to balance and support both seasoned and developing leadership personalities
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay focused in a fast-paced setting
• Confident, inclusive communication style with strong relationship‑building ability
• Experience with cost controls, inventory, purchasing, and cash-handling processes
• Understanding of food safety, HACCP, and compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Five to seven years of experience in upscale dining or multi‑unit operations
• Strong coaching, scheduling, and team development experience
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1509681

Restaurant Associates

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