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Illegal Pete's

Fast-casual Mexican restaurant with full bar

Assistant General Manager

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFort Collins, CO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalency is required.
  • At least one year of management and/or leadership experience is required.
  • The candidate must listen effectively and give and take direction.
  • The candidate must work effectively under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
  • The candidate must be comfortable using a computer and performing expected manager functions.
  • The candidate must have good communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • The candidate must recognize problems and solve them.
  • The candidate must speak, read, follow, write, and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and policy documents.
  • The candidate must work effectively in a diverse workforce.
  • The candidate must set goals and convert plans into action.
  • The candidate must safely operate commercial equipment.
  • The position may require walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, or moving objects up to 50 pounds.
  • The candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule.
  • The candidate must have a reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and up-to-date auto insurance.

Responsibilities

  • Run front-of-house and bar operations and work with the general manager and kitchen to ensure operational excellence.
  • Handle all bar and shift responsibilities, including opening or closing, planning shifts, maintaining shift readiness, and preparing a contingency plan.
  • Deploy the team daily and manage routines, bar preparation, preparation lists, and product pulls.
  • Taste food at least twice per shift and execute bar recipes consistently while maintaining drink timing, quality, and freshness.
  • Manage throughput, food and team safety and security, setup for the next shift, cleanliness, and sanitizing across restaurant and bar operations.
  • Execute rollouts and follow information technology practices and procedures.
  • Work in the kitchen through rotation or cross-training, including food ordering, waste and yield management, par levels, variance management, receiving, organization, product rotation, inventory accountability, food-cost tracking, recipe execution, food timing, quality, freshness, and safety.
  • Respond to guest comments and mystery-shop feedback.
  • Interview, hire, and onboard employees; forecast team needs and support ongoing employee and business development.
  • Deliver initial, cross-training, and new-position training.
  • Develop team members through evaluations, one-on-one communication, follow-up, daily team plans, and termination processes.
  • Manage daily communication, shift handoffs, restaurant team meetings, on-stage management and coaching, and training and mentoring shift supervisors.
  • Teach, train, and coach the team, and create an energetic atmosphere.
  • Manage sales across all areas, sales forecasting, projections, budgets, order accuracy, guest feedback, restaurant and bar promotions, banking practices, and cash-drawer accuracy.
  • Manage bar ordering, waste, yields, par levels, variances, receiving, organization, rotation, inventory accountability, bar costs, bar equipment, guest service, and inspection-result action plans.
  • Create schedules and manage supplies, workers' compensation costs and prevention, equipment and facilities repairs and maintenance, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, exterior upkeep, guest and team-member incidents, and safety and security practices.

About the Company

Illegal Pete's

Fast-casual Mexican restaurant with full bar

Illegal Pete's operates as a fast-casual restaurant chain in Colorado and Arizona, serving Mission-style burritos, bowls, tacos, salads, nachos, and queso, with a full bar and local craft beers. Its food is prepared with responsibly sourced, high-quality ingredients and is served in a counter-service format, with locations designed to foster a social, neighborhood atmosphere including live music, comedy shows, and other events. What sets Illegal Pete's apart is its community focus: it partners with local arts through initiatives like the Starving Artists program that offers free meals to touring musicians, runs a record label, and uses historic buildings for its stores while keeping full control without franchising. Employee welfare is emphasized through a living wage, health benefits, and a 401K. The company aims to be a local gathering place that blends good food, live arts, and community connection while growing in a manageable, community-centered way.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1995

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