Fine-Dining Restaurant General Manager

Job Summary

This position is created to upscale a new restaurant and for preparation for opening day will begin in the winter. If you're ready to invest your passion and experience into creating something great, this is the job for you!

About the Role

As a General Manager, you plan and direct all restaurant operations while maintaining high standards of food, guest service, health and safety and at the same time you ensure maximum profitability and efficient performance of the restaurant and the optimal utilization of staff and resources.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the restaurant meets or exceeds all regulation and compliance standards required by State of Alabama Alcohol Beverage Licensing, Department of Health & Environmental Control, Department of Employment & Workforce and all other applicable agencies.
• Understands and meets overall restaurant business objectives set forth by senior leadership.
• Assists with budget development, cost analysis, and financial reporting.
• Develops and implements creative strategies to increase revenues.
• Ensures competitive advantage by identifying and maintaining knowledge of competitor's offerings.
• Manages beverage and supplies inventories ensuring competitive pricing through vendor management.
• Maintains quality of operations by preparing policies and standard operating procedures; implementing production, productivity, quality, and patron-service standards; determining and implementing system improvements.
• Accomplishes restaurant human resource objectives by recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching, and disciplining staff; communicating job expectations; monitoring and reviewing job contributions; and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Maintains patron satisfaction by monitoring, evaluating, and auditing food, beverage, and service offerings; initiating improvements; and building relationships with preferred patrons.
• Works with Avocet marketing department to attract patrons by developing and implementing marketing, advertising, public and community relations programs; evaluating program results; identifying and tracking changing demands.
• Accomplishes company goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by tracking emerging trends in the restaurant industry; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; and participates in professional societies.
• Works closely with other departments to ensure guest satisfaction and safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• College degree preferred.
• Degree in hospitality management is a plus.
• At least 5+ years of restaurant experience.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in restaurant management.
• In-depth working knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• In-depth working knowledge of food preparation and presentation.
• Able to communicate both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles including cost and payroll control, budgeting, and analyzing financial data.
• Able to forecast and strategically plan for business needs relating to both inventory and staffing.
• Proven ability to maximize profitability and proficiency of operation with high degree of quality.
• Strong interpersonal and interaction skills.
• Able to promote customer service and focus among staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to work varied schedules from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours including holidays and weekends with flexibility in schedule from me to me with minimal notice.
• Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, perform and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Must be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration.
• Able to multitask and delegate effectively.
• Servant Leadership mentality.
• Ability to stand and walk 8+ hours.
• Frequently required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision.
• Frequently required to use hands to handle, feel and reach.
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard computer equipment.
• Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds; push and pull equipment, supplies, etc., at least 30 pounds.

Benefits

• SALARY: $70,000 per year with annual bonus opportunities.
• A culture that values passion, individuality, and fun!
• Opportunities for internal growth and development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Affordable medical, dental, & vision insurance plans
• Company provided life insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3.5%
• Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts at all Avocet-owned hotels & restaurant.