450 108th Avenue NE Bellevue, WA

Assistant General Manager

Assistant General Manager | El Gaucho Bellevue Full Time | $105,000 Annual Salary

Great hospitality starts with people who genuinely love what they do. At El Gaucho Bellevue, we are looking for an Assistant General Manager who brings strong leadership, sound business judgment, and a genuine passion for fine dining to our team. This role plays a key part in the daily operations of the restaurant, with a particular focus on spirits and wine inventory management, and offers the opportunity to shape both guest experience and team performance at a high level.

Responsibilities

Invest in the growth and development of your team through mentorship, hands on coaching, and a genuine commitment to building a strong, knowledgeable staff. You will oversee spirits and wine inventory processes, ensuring accuracy, cost control, and proper ordering practices, while partnering with leadership on purchasing decisions. You will support the General Manager in daily operations, anticipate guest needs, and help deliver personalized, high touch fine dining experiences. You will lead by example on the floor, stepping in to execute tableside preparations with precision and showmanship when needed, and coaching the team to the same standard. You will uphold fine dining standards including coursed service, etiquette, and seamless team coordination, and you will stay composed under pressure while guiding team performance in real time.

Qualifications

Previous fine dining leadership experience is required. Strong knowledge of spirits and wine is essential, and relevant certifications are helpful, though equivalent hands on experience will be given equal consideration. We are looking for someone with a strong leadership presence and a natural ability to mentor, develop, and inspire a team, a genuine guest first mentality, and clear, confident communication skills. Comfort working with inventory systems, cost tracking, and vendor relationships is important. A commitment to upholding El Gaucho Bellevue standards and vision/culture is essential.

Compensation and Benefits

A background check will be conducted prior to extending an offer.

Medical and dental insurance, voluntary vision coverage, 401k with employer match (after one year of service), 10 days PTO year one (subject to accrual), in house dining account, family meals, ongoing professional education and development, Employee Assistance Program, and pet insurance.

Base Salary: $105,000.00