Operations Manager
Hard Rock Cafe · Niagara Falls, NY · 2 days ago
Management$80k–$117k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Operations Manager is responsible for departmental P & L expense lines as designated by the General Manager. They support cafe senior leadership in upholding all brand standards and core values, while meeting or exceeding Hard Rock business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a mentor and coach to develop hourly staff members into Hard Rock brand ambassadors and industry leading customer service stewards.
- Manage labor schedules in line with the cafe’s budget and forecast models.
- Successfully run a department and/or cost center.
- Partner across all departments in an effort to support the team in consistent execution of all systems and processes to deliver all products and services to Hard Rock’s brand standards.
- Execute established brand standards within the Rock Shop as well as think outside the box to harness potential opportunities to grow retail sales through both staff and guest interaction.
- Foster an environment of customer service in which all team members put the guest first in every situation.
- Execute established standards for overall guest satisfaction that meet or exceed brand standards as determined by an objective ranking system.
- Remain an objective observer of the standards of service to ensure guest expectations of the Brand & Cafe are upheld.
- Ability to engage with guests in regards to music both current and past.
- Support senior management in attracting and retaining the most exceptionally talented people available in the market and place them in positions that leverage their skills and expertise for maximum impact.
- Clearly define goals and expectations for team members using performance review tools and hold your team accountable for successful performance.
- Serve as a Learning Coach developing, implementing, and executing learning & developmental programs for all individuals under his/her stewardship to drive continuous improvement and employee retention.
Requirements
- 3+ years in an Operations Managerial role with high volume exposure in a casual- themed, full-service restaurant.
Qualifications
- Genuine enthusiasm and aptitude for serving people.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of business acumen and common sense.
- Demonstrates strong problem solving skills through ability to diagnose and implement solutions.
- Must possess strong communication and listening skills, excellent speaking, reading and writing.
- Comprehend and use technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.
- Able to effectively pitch and present information in one-on-one and group situations to media, customers, clients, partners and other employees of the organization.
- Multiple language abilities a plus, fluency in English required.
Skills
- Ability to learn and bring "out of the box" ideas to their team.
- Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.
- Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders.
- Ability to occasionally, regularly, frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.
- Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.
Benefits
Hard Rock offers a comprehensive benefits package that allows team members to stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our full list of Team Member Benefits, please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits.
Pay
Pay Range: $80,000 - $117,000
Schedule
Details on the schedule will be provided upon hire.