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Indigena by Owamni Job Description

Position: Assistant General Manager

FTE: 1.0

Reports To: General Manager

Location: Minneapolis, MN

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $68,000 - $75,000

About Us

Indígena by Owamni, founded by James Beard award-winning chef, educator, author, and activist Sean

Sherman and owned by the non profit Sherman created, NATIFS (North American Traditional

Indigenous Food Systems) is Minnesota’s first full-service indigenous restaurant where we look at

hospitality through a decolonized lens. This is your opportunity to be part of an amazing community that

delivers on NATIFS’ commitment to revitalize Native American Cuisine and reclaim an important

culinary culture.

Our mission is to showcase and highlight Indigenous foodways and true North American foods. Ours is

a modern Indigenous business model that features more equity in the foodservice industry while

supporting Indigenous and local food producers.

Position Summary

The Assistant General Manager supports the General Manager in leading daily restaurant operations,

developing the team, and achieving strong guest-service and financial results. This hands-on leader

helps ensure consistent execution across the dining room, bar, and back-of-house partnership.

Key Responsibilities

Operational and Financial Leadership

• Lead daily restaurant operations, service readiness, and front-of-house/back-of-house coordination.

• Monitor sales, labor, cost of goods, inventory, and other operating results; identify issues and take

timely corrective action.

• Support ordering, vendor relationships, inventory controls, financial reporting, and cost-control

strategies.

• Help build schedules and staffing plans that support service standards while meeting labor goals.

Team Leadership and Development

• Support hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance management, and employee

retention.

• Coach and develop managers and hourly team members while reinforcing clear performance and

workplace standards.

• Model a respectful, inclusive, anti-racist, and anti-sexist workplace culture grounded in hospitality,

accountability, and empathy.

Guest Experience

• Maintain a visible leadership presence during service and ensure a warm, professional, and

consistently positive guest experience.

• Lead guest recovery, resolve concerns, and support service training and flow management.

• Ensure food and beverage quality, presentation, and hospitality standards are consistently met.

Safety, Compliance, and Collaboration

• Ensure compliance with food safety, alcohol service, workplace safety, security, loss prevention, and

applicable employment policies.

• Maintain strong communication among front-of-house, back-of-house, events, NATIFS teams, and

organizational leadership.

Updated 8.7.26 Required Skills and Abilities

• Five or more years of leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant, fine-dining, or hotel

environment.

• Demonstrated success leading managers and hourly teams, including coaching, performance

management, and talent development.

• Strong financial and analytical skills, with experience managing labor, inventory, costs, and

operating results.

• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through.

• Ability to remain composed, make sound decisions, and lead effectively in a fast-paced

environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in culturally significant or Indigenous-led hospitality.

• Commitment to learning about Indigenous cuisine and culture and advancing the mission of

NATIFS.

• Current ServSafe Food Manager Certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.

Working Conditions

• On-site position requiring regular presence during service hours.

• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with regular attendance required.

• Ability to stand for extended periods; reach, bend, and stoop; safely climb ladders; and lift or move

up to 40 pounds.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Engagement with NATIFS' Mission

Lead by Example:

• Practice and reinforce NATIFS workplace values and cultural expectations.

• Represent NATIFS and Indigena by Owamni with professionalism in the workplace and community.

• Contribute ideas, participate in organizational events and meetings, and communicate internally in a

timely manner.

• Support collaboration across NATIFS and its operating teams.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and brief cover letter describing your relevant experience and interest in the

position to

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Indigena by Owamni is committed to an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment

opportunities consistent with applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified

applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who need assistance with the application process

may contact