Assistant General Manager- Restaurant Pressed Cafe - 2.1 Newton, MA Job Details Full-time From $80,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Customer communication Operations management Preventive maintenance Shift management Cost control Team development Full Job Description About Us At Pressed Cafe, we believe exceptional food and drink start with quality ingredients and a passion for hospitality. Our all-day menu features Mediterranean-inspired dishes made with fresh, local ingredients, paired with great coffee and fast, friendly service. Pressed Cafe is an emerging, high-growth premium quick-casual restaurant company with a strong regional presence and exciting expansion plans. With multiple locations today and an aggressive development pipeline, we are building the infrastructure to scale significantly over the next several years. As a founder-led organization, we remain deeply committed to hospitality, culture, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. At the heart of everything we do is our mission: Great People, Great Food, Great Coffee. About the Role Pressed Café is seeking a motivated and hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations and lead the team in delivering outstanding service and food quality. This role is responsible for maintaining smooth day-to-day execution across all areas of the restaurant while driving operational efficiency, cost control, and team development. The Restaurant Manager leads by example — balancing strong leadership with a willingness to jump in wherever needed. Hourly role with base wages up to $80,000 annually based on a 55-hour workweek (including overtime). What You'll Do

• Do everything possible to boost the sales of the restaurant, maintain high guest satisfaction, and ensure a smooth flow to every shift.
• Follow all protocols in regards to opening, operating, and closing tasks.
• Instill a sense of urgency in the staff to deliver orders within Pressed Cafe's standards. We strive for drinks under 2 minutes and food in 2-5 minutes.
• Manage ordering and organize inventory.
• Work with Management Team to create and monitor daily side work, food preparation sheets and cleanliness check lists.
• Effectively utilize manager communication log.
• Ensure temperature logs for coolers are utilized daily.
• Complete preventative maintenance logs as needed.
• Have knowledge of proper portioning and presentation of menu items.
• Tend to restaurant customer queries and complaints as needed. What You Bring
• Strong restaurant operation & food and beverage cost control background
• Possess a sense of urgency and be able to instill it in the team
• Comfortable being in a leadership role and motivating others while at the same time being willing to jump in and cook or assist where needed
• Must be driven to achieve goals and progress with own development
• Is organized and can handle multiple projects at the same time
• Have great people skills with the ability to train and motivate others
• Ability to work 10 hour shifts
• Must be able to work shifts in a standing and walking position
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion
• Must be able to work in a fast environment with swiftly changing priorities We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Pay:

From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you looking for full time or seasonal part-time employment?

Shift availability:

Night Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person