Assistant General Manager in NASHVILLE, Tennessee at Zuzu Nashville

ELIA Group is a multi-faceted, fully integrated real estate and hospitality company that acquires, develops, and manages commercial properties in landmark locations throughout the United States. In Real Estate & Development and Hospitality, we don't sit back and let things happen, we make things happen! Whether we're crafting deals or cocktails, our unparalleled attention to detail leads to award-winning real estate development and hospitality projects.

Zuzu is ELIA Group's upscale Asian dining concept — refined, experience-driven, and unapologetically bold. Zuzu blends elevated Asian culinary traditions with contemporary technique, high-energy design, and precision-driven hospitality. Combining an elegant dining experience with vibrant entertainment, ZuZu is the ultimate destination for celebrations and sophisticated evenings. Set against a backdrop of luxurious interiors and dynamic energy, ZuZu is more than a restaurant — it's a destination.

We are looking for a motivated and seasoned Assistant General Manager to support the management of our high-end venue. In this role, you will assist the General Manager in overseeing all facets of the operation, encompassing restaurant management, customer service, team training and development, financial oversight, and overall establishment success.

This role is ideal for a dedicated leader with a robust background in the hospitality industry who is skilled at delivering outstanding guest experiences.

At ELIA, we use our unique experience and contributions to deliver more than value – we set new standards! We seek someone that is looking for more than a job – we want to work with someone who is as passionate as us about what we do and how we go about doing it. We are seeking a leader who is:

• Highly social, energized, and brings a strong, engaging personality

• Builds relationships, and creates a positive, high-performance culture.

• Creatively ambitious but operationally disciplined

• Calm under pressure

• Detail-obsessed

• Relentless about standards

• Motivated to build something lasting

• Competitive salary plus bonus commensurate with experience

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k)

• Employee Dining Benefits

• Opportunity for long-term growth within a multi-venue hospitality group

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is regularly required to stand, reach, bend and lift heavy objects. The noise level in the work environment is typically high.

• Stamina and Endurance: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during shifts, especially during busy service hours.

• Mobility: Capability to move around the restaurant quickly and efficiently, managing various areas such as the dining room, kitchen, and bar.

• Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in handling tasks like setting tables, handling reservation systems, and managing service equipment.

• Strength: Ability to lift and carry light to moderately heavy items, such as trays, wine boxes, or small furniture.

• Good Vision and Hearing: Essential for observing the dining room, ensuring service quality, and addressing guest needs, as well as hearing orders and communication from staff.

• Calm Under Pressure: While not purely physical, the ability to maintain composure during busy or stressful situations is key to ensuring smooth operations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.