Assistant Manager

Position : Assistant Manager

About Safta’s Table :

Safta’s Table, opening in early 2026, is a casual, all-day café located in Lakeview, New Orleans. Offering counter service, family-style meals to-go, and many of the comforting dishes guests have come to love from Safta and Saba, Safta’s Table is designed to feel like your grandmother’s kitchen : warm, familiar, and welcoming.

Celebrating approachable, soulful food and a relaxed experience, Safta’s Table will be a place where guests can stop in for a quick bite, pick up dinner to enjoy at home, or settle in for a casual meal with loved ones in a cozy, inviting space.

Our Mission & Core Values

At Safta’s Table, we strive to create a space where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued. Our mission is to foster an environment rooted in love, mutual respect, and equality—where both guests and team members feel at home.

Our core values guide how we work and who we are. We believe in continuous learning, treating everyone with fairness and respect, and empowering each other to grow. We show up reliably, communicate clearly, and bring passion to our craft. With a positive, supportive approach, we create a workplace and guest experience grounded in warmth, excellence, and genuine hospitality.

Job Overview :

The Assistant Manager at Pomegranate Hospitality is responsible for supervising all daily restaurant operations, ensuring sanitation standards, and providing exemplary hospitality alongside the service staff. This role supports the General Manager in achieving guest and employee satisfaction. A strong understanding of the company's culture and values is essential to implement them consistently with every employee.

Key Responsibilities :

• Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff, including handling corrective actions, training, and fostering employee morale.
• Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with team members through a positive and team-driven work environment.
• Oversee daily service operations, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity between shifts.
• Monitor and maintain the dining areas, kitchen, and exterior grounds to uphold the restaurant's standards of cleanliness and orderliness.
• Assist the team training sessions to enhance service standards and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality service.
• Ensure team members are properly trained in safe work practices and procedures.
• Personally supervise the dining room to ensure quality service execution.
• Interact with guests frequently to ensure satisfaction, gather feedback, and address any concerns.
• Utilize service-related guest feedback to continually improve service levels, drive overall guest satisfaction, increase return visits, and reduce complaints.

Experience / Skills :

Physical Requirements :

Joining the Safta’s Table team means becoming part of a family that is passionate about food, culture, and creating memorable experiences for our guests. If you share our values and are excited to contribute to a dynamic and supportive team, we invite you to apply and be a part of our story.