2014-03-04

Cactus, “. . .Seattle’s hottest Mexican concept” (The Seattle Post Intelligencer) and “Best Mexican Restaurant” (Evening Magazine) is now accepting applications in order to fulfill an Assistant General Manager (AGM) position within one of our area locations.

The Opportunity

Do you want to work for a company where you can make a difference every day? Are you a talented Assistant Manager or General Manager looking for an organized, successful and growth oriented business that you can take the next step in your career with? If so, Cactus might be the right place for you.

Assistant General Manager

We currently have a full-time opportunity available for a polished, stylish, passionate, service-oriented professional. The ideal candidate is a “hands-on” manager who is energetic and self-starting with a guest-first focus. It is essential that the candidate is extremely positive, outgoing, a team player, and a strong and supportive leader. A high energy level and great attention to detail is required for success in this position.

More importantly, it’s critical that we find an AGM candidate who possesses the potential to execute at the GM level within a short period of time. Our company is poised for growth and we have concrete plans to open more restaurants in the near future. We need talented managers to make this happen so it’s absolutely essential that we hire someone with the talent and drive to run one of our store locations in the very near future.

Job Specifics

• Promoting and maintaining a culture of accountability in which our purpose of “Enabling Happiness and Ensuring Loyalty with Every Interaction” can thrive.

• Maintaining our very high standard of customer service by fostering a culture of hospitality.

• Ensuring the financial success and profitability of the restaurant by driving sales to meet company goals, controlling operational costs and handling all accounting aspects of the business.

• Responsible for hiring all FOH employees and scheduling

• Oversees all FOH employee training ensuring that it is completed to specification

• Maintaining a clean, sanitary and well-functioning work place.

Job Requirements

• 3-5 years high volume, upscale restaurant management experience with a strong track record of progressive career growth (within one company a plus)

• High energy, works with a sense urgency and has the capacity to self-motivate

• Polished and professional presentation and approach

• Strong leadership traits with the ability to drive performance results through motivating and coaching others

• Detail oriented with high standards in service and organization and operations

• Guest focused and hospitable, you truly enjoy taking care of others

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS office suite (Sharepoint, Outlook and Strong excel skills a plus)

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Flexible schedule

At Cactus, our purpose is to “Enable Happiness and Ensure Loyalty at Every Interaction”. This is not just a guest focused purpose–it also defines how we treat each other. If you are a true restaurant professional and you can embrace and contribute to our purpose, we would love to hear from you.

About This Hiring Process

• We truly appreciate you taking the time to apply!

• Please cut and paste your resume into your email reply–attachments won’t be opened

About Us

Even on the greyest Seattle day, summer is in full swing at Cactus. Locals gather under colorful decor to savor creative Mexican and Southwestern food, sip hand-crafted cocktails, and celebrate. The hum of satisfied conversation hangs in the air, mingling with smoked chili and a lightly salted breeze. If it weren’t for the raincoats draped over every chair, you’d swear you’d arrived in Puerto Vallarta.

For more than 20 years, Cactus has been satisfying Seattle with fresh, meticulously prepared fare inspired by the flavors of Mexico and the Southwest. The flagship restaurant opened in the lakeside Madison Park neighborhood in 1990, and 3 more locations now nestle up against the water in downtown Kirkland, Alki Beach, and South Lake Union.

On the menu, you’ll find updated takes on staples such as tacos, enchiladas, and fajitas alongside original creations that aren’t available anywhere else in the city. Executive Chef Brent Novotny is constantly debuting new tastes on the weekly fresh sheet. At the bar, signature cocktails and margaritas are blended from fresh-squeezed juice, fresh herbs, and premium liquors. Everything is prepared with an eye on detail and quality.

Learn more about us at cactusrestaurants.com

“Highly Recommended”

The Seattle Times

2013

“Best Eastside Restaurant”

425 Magazine

2011

“Seattle’s Best Margarita”

Seattle Weekly

2011

“Seattle’s Best Margarita”

107.7 FM The End

2011

“Best Mexican Restaurant”

Evening Magazine: Best of Western Washington Viewer’s Poll

2008/2009

“ …best Mexican restaurants around

the Puget Sound. Easily!”

Tacoma News Tribune

“Best Kirkland Casual”

Seattle Magazine

“Excellent”

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

“Excellent”

Zagat Guide

1998-2013

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