Assistant General Manager

Who we are:

Yeobo, Darling is a Korean-Taiwanese restaurant opened in June 2025 at 827 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park, California. Founded by chefs Meichih and Michael Kim, formerly of the Michelin-starred Maum in Palo Alto, Yeobo, Darling blends contemporary culinary techniques with the rich traditions of Korean and Taiwanese cuisines.

At Yeobo, Darling, we believe in genuine hospitality, personal growth, and a culture built on respect, curiosity, and care.

About the Position: The Assistant General Manager works closely with the General Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, ensuring efficient and elevated service, strong team performance, and guest satisfaction. This position is hands-on and requires a high level of organization, leadership, and problem-solving ability. The AGM must be proactive, adaptable, and ready to assist in all aspects of service and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily restaurant operations, ensuring a seamless and high-quality guest experience.
• Lead FOH staff, ensuring adherence to service standards, hospitality expectations, and company policies.
• Train, mentor, and develop employees, fostering a positive, professional team environment.
• Support the General Manager in hiring, scheduling, and labor management.
• Oversee and support service flow, ensuring efficiency and attention to detail in guest interactions.
• Assist in inventory management, ordering, and cost control.
• Address guest concerns, complaints, and service recovery efforts in a professional manner.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, labor laws, and internal policies.
• Work with the General Manager and Chefs to ensure FOH and BOH collaboration.

Who You Are:

• A motivated, organized, charismatic individual.
• You are passionate about food and beverage, people and hospitality.
• A quick thinker who possesses the ability to simultaneously be creative and organized.
• Inherently hospitable, infinitely curious and KIND.
• You provide a high level of service and hospitality to guests while keeping a strong dedication to detail.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of management experience in hospitality or restaurant settings
• Previous fine dining restaurant experience preferred with enthusiasm to learn and ambition to grow
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Ability to manage financial responsibilities, including labor cost control and inventory tracking.
• Familiarity with POS systems (Toast preferred), reservation systems (OpenTable), and scheduling software (Sling).
• Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• California Food Handler’s Card and RBS certification required.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand / walk for extended periods of time

What We Offer: Competitive salary based on experience. Health Benefits.

If you are a hospitality-driven leader looking to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you.