Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager – Farinolio

Location: Westfield & Summit, New Jersey
Position: Assistant Manager
Industry: Restaurant / Café / Hospitality

Farinolio is looking for an experienced, reliable, and highly motivated Assistant Manager to join our team. We are an authentic Tuscan café focused on exceptional food, warm hospitality, and creating a memorable experience for every guest.

The Assistant Manager will work closely with the General Manager and ownership to oversee daily operations, support and train the team, maintain Farinolio’s standards, and help drive the continued growth of both locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager with day-to-day restaurant operations
• Lead the team during shifts and ensure smooth, efficient service
• Train and onboard new employees according to Farinolio standards
• Maintain a high level of customer service and address guest concerns professionally
• Ensure opening and closing procedures are completed thoroughly
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, food quality, and presentation
• Assist with employee scheduling, shift coverage, and daily staffing needs
• Monitor inventory and communicate ordering or product needs
• Help control labor, waste, and operational costs
• Support private events, catering orders, tastings, and special programming
• Encourage teamwork, accountability, and clear communication among staff
• Be comfortable working hands-on alongside the team during busy service periods
• Help identify opportunities to increase guest traffic, sales, and average ticket value

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who takes ownership of their role and understands that hospitality management requires both leadership and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, punctual, and accountable
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Confident leading and training a team
• Warm, professional, and guest-focused
• Able to communicate clearly and respectfully
• Comfortable handling problems and making decisions during service
• Able to maintain standards without constant supervision
• Flexible and willing to work weekends and other high-volume periods
• Experienced in restaurant, café, or hospitality operations; previous supervisory or management experience is strongly preferred

About Farinolio

Farinolio brings the flavors and traditions of Tuscany to New Jersey through authentic schiacciata, Italian pastries, espresso, specialty products, private events, and genuine Italian hospitality.

We are looking for someone who wants to grow with the company and who takes pride in creating an organized, welcoming, and successful restaurant environment.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction describing your hospitality and management experience.