Restaurant Manager at Counting House

Job Description

The Restaurant Manager manages the restaurant's daily operations, including the selection, development, and performance management of FOH teammates. In addition, they oversee the inventory and ordering of food and supplies, optimize profits, and ensure that guests are satisfied with their dining experience.

• Ensures the highest and most efficient level of service the guest expects.
• Ensures the restaurant is staffed sufficiently for each meal period.
• Works to keep staff morale high.
• Rolls up sleeves and willing to 'get dirty' to keep standards high, or to cut staff where possible and save the restaurant money.
• Train, train, and train staff some more. Give verbal and written quizzes often.
• Ensures all employees are following service standards.
• Identifies ways to operate more efficiently, cut costs, and drive revenue.
• Ensure cleanliness (of staff, restaurant).
• Create a total awareness of in-house VIPs and reviews names with staff members during pre-service meetings.
• Constantly seeks improvement in self, staff, and the company.
• Cultivate a following of regulars.
• Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shifts.
• Maintain a positive, friendly attitude with staff & guests.
• Maintain a clean, orderly appearance in the restaurant service area.
• Ensure proper uniforms/dress for all staff.
• Assist/executes all tasks as assigned by the General Manager.
• Screens all potential staff members before an interview with F&B Director.
• Lead training program for all new hires.
• Implement training policies and schedules for new hires.
• Keep all training documents up to date and accessible.
• Communicate the status of re-training needs for new hires and other teammates to the rest of the FOH team.
• Implement and administer employee reward program (contests & gift cards).
• Interview potential employees/hiring.
• Implement and enforce steps of service protocols and standards of service.
• Complete new hire paperwork to be given to HR.
• Complete and submit Personnel Action Forms for all teammate gains/losses/status changes.
• Review and approve time clock activity.
• Attend daily and weekly meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Competent with Windows-based computers and Microsoft Office and familiar with industry-standard software.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.
• Must pass a background check.
• Some college education.
• Two to four years in a high volume, high-quality restaurant operation.
• Minimum of one year of management/supervisory experience.
• Previous job in a restaurant line position.
• Strong F&B knowledge acquired through a combination of education, work, and pure curiosity.

Travel Requirements

Minimal Travel

Additional Information

21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm