Assistant General Manager
NewBe an early applicantLocated on Philadelphia's vibrant Avenue of the Arts, Loch Bar is a classic seafood tavern that blends exceptional culinary offerings, live music, and an energetic hospitality experience. Featuring an impressive raw bar, fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and an extensive whiskey selection, Loch Bar is a destination for both guests and team members who are passionate about hospitality.
The Assistant General Manager (AGM) partners closely with the General Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of Loch Bar Philadelphia. This role is responsible for supporting team leadership, service execution, financial accountability, scheduling, inventory, guest satisfaction, and overall restaurant operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads by example, and is always willing to jump in wherever needed.
What You'll Do
- Partner with the General Manager to oversee daily front-of-house
- Lead, coach, and support restaurant supervisors and team members, including providing direction on scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow.
- Maintain a strong presence throughout the dining room and kitchen to support service, employees, and guests.
- Assist with labor management, payroll, budgeting, sales forecasting, and financial accountability.
- Support daily cash handling, receipts, bank deposits, invoices, and other financial processes.
- Assist with beverage ordering, inventory, organization, and accountability.
- Support ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory levels for restaurant supplies.
- Address guest concerns and resolve issues with professionalism and a hospitality-first mindset.
- Assist with creating schedules and forecasting daily and weekly business needs.
- Lead or support pre-shift meetings and reinforce service standards and company expectations.
- Train and mentor team members by demonstrating best practices and proper service protocols.
- Be prepared to support and demonstrate the responsibilities of various restaurant positions, including server, busser, food runner, bartender, and host.
- Support restaurant marketing and business development efforts as needed.
- Follow and enforce company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
- Jump into service and assist with any restaurant-related responsibilities as needed.
What You'll Bring
- 2–5 years of restaurant management experience, preferably in a fine dining, upscale, or high-volume hospitality environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop both front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
- A hands-on leadership style and willingness to support the team wherever needed.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- A commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Knowledge of seafood, wine, spirits, and culinary practices is preferred.
- Strong financial awareness and attention to detail.
- A flexible schedule, including the ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs require.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and restaurant technology.
- Experience with systems such as Toast, ADP Workforce Now, Restaurant365, PayDay Portal, Avero, or XtraChef is a plus.
- ServSafe certification is required.
- Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.
What We Bring
At Atlas, we are intentional about how we show up for our leaders because the experience you create for our teams starts with the experience we create for you. We invest in our people in a way that is thoughtful, competitive, and built for growth.
Total Rewards
The base salary range for this role is $50,000-$85,000, aligned with your experience, leadership scope, and the impact you bring to the business.
Your Experience at Atlas Includes
Health coverage that supports you—medical, dental, and vision
A 401(k) to invest in your future
100% company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance for added peace of mind
Paid parental leave to support life’s biggest moments
Ongoing learning and leadership development to keep you growing
Real opportunities to move, grow, and build your career across our brands and markets
Pet Insurance options—because they’re part of your family too
A 40% dining discount across all Atlas Restaurant Group properties, so you can experience what we create
This is more than a role. It’s an opportunity to lead, grow, and shape the culture that defines Atlas.
Why Atlas?
At Atlas Restaurant Group, we believe hospitality is a craft and culture is the differentiator. We are a growing collection of best-in-class concepts and hospitality destinations built on energy, excellence, and experience. From waterfront hotels to iconic restaurants, we create spaces where guests celebrate life’s moments and where our teams build meaningful careers. Here, leadership isn’t about titles. It’s about impact. We invest in our people, promote from within, and challenge our leaders to think strategically, act boldly, and execute flawlessly.
We move with intention.
We hold high standards.
We lead the right way by being grounded in our Core Values of Excellence, Trust, Responsibility, Professionalism, Teamwork, Community, and Uniqueness.
At Atlas, we don’t chase industry standards. We define them.