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Assistant General ManagerHometown Coffee & Juice - Glencoe • Glencoe, IL, US
Assistant General Manager

Assistant General Manager

Hometown Coffee & Juice - Glencoe • Glencoe, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

Position Type :   Full-Time

Reports To :   General Manager

Job Summary :

As an Assistant General Manager, you'll be a key leader on the café team—supporting daily operations, coaching teammates, and helping drive excellence across guest experience, service flow, and store performance. You'll work closely with the General Manager to uphold standards, lead by example, and build a strong, collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities

Execution & Ownership

  • Take ownership of key areas of the business such as labor, inventory, and training, executing plans that drive results.
  • Support the GM in ensuring daily operations run smoothly and to standard.
  • Step into any role needed during peak hours to keep the café running efficiently.
  • Anticipate issues and adjust plans to meet team and guest needs in real time.

Teamwork & Professional Conduct

  • Set the tone for professionalism, energy, and accountability on every shift.
  • Provide in-the-moment feedback to guide team members toward better performance.
  • Help create a positive, respectful team environment where everyone feels supported.
  • Operations & Financials

  • Support scheduling, inventory, and cost control efforts. Thorough understanding of front of house roles.
  • Use key performance indicators (labor, sales, COGS) to identify and act on opportunities.
  • Ensure café systems and standards are consistently upheld by the team.
  • Customer Focus

  • Deliver an outstanding guest experience through visibility, hospitality, and quick problem-solving.
  • Build strong relationships with regulars and confidently handle guest concerns when they arise.
  • Ensure the café always looks and feels welcoming, clean, and dialed-in.
  • Communication & Collaboration

  • Clearly communicate priorities, expectations, and goals to the team.
  • Collaborate with leads and GM to ensure strong team coordination and shift flow.
  • Be a reliable bridge between hourly team members and leadership.
  • Compliance & Cost Control

  • Help manage and track labor, inventory, and waste with accuracy and accountability.
  • Ensure team members follow food safety and cleanliness standards at all times.
  • Support training efforts to maintain consistency across locations and shifts.
  • Compliance & Cost Control

  • Help Manage and track labor, inventory, and waste with accuracy and accountability.
  • Ensure team members follow food safety and cleanliness standards at all times.
  • Support training efforts to maintain consistency across locations and shifts.
  • Culture

    Learn :   Receive ongoing training and coaching on our values and leadership approach. Teach : Help train others and reinforce culture through clear, consistent messaging.

    Live :   Show up with energy, care, and a commitment to excellence every day.

    Spanish

    Asistente del Gerente General

    Resumen :

    Como   Subgerente General   en Hometown Coffee, serás un líder clave en el equipo del café, apoyando las operaciones diarias, entrenando al equipo y ayudando a impulsar la excelencia en la

    experiencia del cliente, el flujo de servicio y el rendimiento de la tienda. Trabajarás en estrecha colaboración con el Gerente General para mantener los estándares, liderar con el ejemplo y fomentar una cultura sólida y colaborativa.

    Responsabilidades Clave

    Ejecución y Responsabilidad

  • Asumir la responsabilidad de áreas clave del negocio como mano de obra, inventario y capacitación, ejecutando planes que generen resultados.
  • Apoyar al Gerente General para garantizar que las operaciones diarias se desarrollen sin problemas y según los estándares.
  • Asumir cualquier rol necesario durante las horas pico para mantener el café funcionando eficientemente.
  • Anticipar problemas y ajustar planes para satisfacer las necesidades del equipo y de los clientes en tiempo real.
  • Trabajo en Equipo y Conducta Profesional

  • Establecer el tono de profesionalismo, energía y responsabilidad en cada turno.
  • Proporcionar retroalimentación inmediata para guiar al equipo hacia un mejor desempeño.
  • Ayudar a crear un ambiente de equipo positivo y respetuoso donde todos se sientan apoyados.
  • Operaciones y Finanzas

  • Apoyar en la programación, inventario y control de costos. Tener un conocimiento profundo de los roles de atención al cliente.
  • Utilizar indicadores clave de rendimiento (mano de obra, ventas, COGS) para identificar y actuar sobre oportunidades.
  • Asegurar que los sistemas y estándares del café se mantengan constantemente por parte del equipo.
  • Enfoque en el Cliente

  • Brindar una experiencia excepcional al cliente mediante visibilidad, hospitalidad y resolución rápida de problemas.
  • Construir relaciones sólidas con clientes habituales y manejar con confianza cualquier inquietud que surja.
  • Asegurar que el café siempre luzca y se sienta acogedor, limpio y bien organizado.
  • Comunicación y Colaboración

  • Comunicar claramente prioridades, expectativas y metas al equipo.
  • Colaborar con líderes y el Gerente General para asegurar una fuerte coordinación del equipo y flujo de turnos.
  • Ser un puente confiable entre los miembros del equipo por hora y el liderazgo. Cumplimiento y
  • Control de Costos

  • Ayudar a gestionar y rastrear la mano de obra, el inventario y el desperdicio con precisión y responsabilidad.
  • Asegurar que los miembros del equipo sigan los estándares de seguridad alimentaria y limpieza en todo momento.
  • Apoyar los esfuerzos de capacitación para mantener la consistencia entre ubicaciones y turnos.
  • Cultura

    Aprender :   Recibir capacitación y orientación continua sobre nuestros valores y enfoque de liderazgo.

    Enseñar :   Ayudar a capacitar a otros y reforzar la cultura mediante mensajes claros y consistentes.

    Vivir :   Presentarse con energía, cuidado y compromiso con la excelencia todos los días.

    Requirements

    What You Need

    Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and move for extended periods (up to 10 hours).
  • Comfortable lifting up to 40 pounds and navigating a fast-paced café environment.
  • Ability to stay focused, organized, and calm during peak service times.
  • Qualifications

  • Previous leadership experience in hospitality, food service, or retail. Strong performance in previous internal roles preferred
  • Strong communication, coaching, and decision-making skills.
  • Working knowledge of scheduling, inventory, and performance metrics.
  • A natural leader who leads by example and thrives in a team environment.
  • Why You'll Love This Job Lead a team in a fast-paced, high-impact café environment. Grow your leadership skills and make a real difference in team culture and performance. Be part of a supportive, values-driven company that invests in your development.

    EEO Statement

    Uptown and Hometown Coffee & Juice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military / veteran status, genetic orientation, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

    Spanish

    Lo Que Necesitas

    Requisitos Físicos

  • Capacidad para estar de pie y moverse durante períodos prolongados (hasta 10 horas).
  • Comodidad para levantar hasta 18 kg (40 libras) y desenvolverse en un entorno de café de ritmo rápido.
  • Capacidad para mantenerse enfocado, organizado y tranquilo durante los momentos de mayor actividad.
  • Calificaciones

  • Experiencia previa en liderazgo en hospitalidad, servicios de alimentos o ventas minoristas. Se prefiere un buen desempeño en roles internos anteriores.
  • Fuertes habilidades de comunicación, entrenamiento y toma de decisiones.
  • Conocimiento práctico de programación, inventario y métricas de rendimiento.
  • Un líder natural que predica con el ejemplo y prospera en un entorno de equipo.
  • Por Qué Te Encantará Este Trabajo

  • Liderar un equipo en un entorno de café de alto impacto y ritmo acelerado.
  • Desarrollar tus habilidades de liderazgo y marcar una verdadera diferencia en la cultura y el rendimiento del equipo.
  • Ser parte de una empresa solidaria, guiada por valores, que invierte en tu desarrollo.
  • Declaración de Igualdad de Oportunidades

    Uptown y Hometown Coffee & Juice es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Consideramos a todos los solicitantes para todos los puestos sin importar raza, color, religión o creencias, sexo, edad, nacionalidad, estado de ciudadanía, estado civil, estado militar / veterano, orientación genética, orientación sexual, identidad de género, discapacidad física o mental, o cualquier otra característica protegida por las leyes aplicables. Estamos comprometidos a crear un entorno laboral dinámico que valore la diversidad e inclusión, el respeto e integridad, el enfoque en el cliente y la innovación.

    Salary Description

    50,000 - 55,000 USD

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