Restaurant Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in the development and implementation of business strategies for the restaurant which are aligned with Radisson Blu’s overall mission, vision values and strategies
• Develops and implements strategies for the assigned Food & Beverage outlets that support achievement of the hotel’s goals
• Develops and implements strategies to achieve revenue and profit goals
• Aids in the development of the marketing plan for assigned outlet by keeping current on competitors on a regular basis
• Develops and implements special promotions and employee incentives
• Increases sales by coaching employees on effective sales techniques
• Maximizes productivity by using forecasting techniques to adjust scheduling
• Manages the operation of assigned restaurant or outlet
• Coincides daily specials and new menu additions with Executive Chef
• Manages the food and beverage service provided in assigned outlet; coaches employees on effective service and food presentation techniques
• Inspects restaurant and outlet areas on an on-going basis and takes appropriate steps to ensure facilities meet or exceed the hotel’s standards at all times
• Led staff meetings; conducts daily pre-shift meetings to discuss specials, house count, reservations and new menu items
• Aids in quarterly inventories
• Develops and implements strategies and practices which support employee engagement
• Recruits and selects qualified candidates
• Provides employees with the orientation and training needed to understand expectations and perform job responsibilities
• Communicates performance expectations and provides employees with on-going feedback
• Provides employees with coaching and counseling as needed to achieve performance objectives and reach their fullest potential

Requirements/Skills

• Minimum two - three years restaurant management experience
• High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to collaborate effectively with other hotel employees and managers to ensure teamwork
• Able to resolve conflicts guests, supervisor and employee
• Knowledge of local, state and federal liquor laws and regulations
• Strong floor presence with focus and energy
• Able to multitask and work well under pressure
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite