Restaurant Hospitality Management Trainee

About the role

In this role, you will take part in a 1-2 year accelerated training program allowing you to work hands on with products and guests to strengthen your skills and enrich your knowledge of our business operations; enabling you to become an effective leader in our restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of employees, engage in meaningful conversations, build trusted relationships and provide the resources, feedback, and development opportunities they need to be successful
• Responsible for performance results, employee development, continuous improvement, compliance and overall guest satisfaction through knowledge based selling skills and managing through Wegmans values and business measures
• Seek and recognize opportunities to drive sales in a variety of ways by providing incredible guest service
• Acquire the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to effectively manage a department, working through program modules and taking part in seminars as well as weekly and monthly meetings with a trainer and coach to monitor progress and set goals
• Work hands-on with products, guests and team members to best understand all aspects of the restaurant
• Learn all aspects of management; fully understanding people development, leadership and financials including controlling expenses and understanding how these affect the bottom line
• Develop or enhance the following skills: driving sales, culinary knowledge, meal preparation and planning, team-building, managing contribution (profit) and developing diverse leadership
• Foster two-way communication with Restaurant Manager, coach and trainer; be sure to seek out performance feedback and work towards growth and professional development

Requirements

• 2 or more years of experience in restaurant/hotel management, food services or equivalent field
• 1 or more years of experience coordinating and/or managing the work of others

Preferred Qualifications

• Managerial/supervisory experience including interviewing, performance management, employee development and managing financials
• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
• Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
• Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
• Roths 401(k) match
• A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
• LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Pay

$22.75 - $23.50

Schedule

Full time
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Shifts start as early as 5am