Restaurant Supervisor

About the role

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

Oversees all a la carte Food and Beverage operations, including restaurant, room service and lounge including greeting and escorting guests to tables, supervising all staff, and maintaining a courteous and efficient operation to deliver quality product and service to restaurant customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist Restaurant Manager/F&B Director in interviewing, selecting, training, supervising, counseling and disciplining restaurant staff for the efficient operation of the outlet.
• Maintain outlet scheduling and payroll.
• Organizing and conduct pre-shift and departmental meetings communicating pertinent information to the staff, such as house count, daily specials, promotions, and menu changes.
• Meet and greet guests as they arrive, escort them to their table, and present menus.
• Answer telephones in a clear voice, coordinate and document reservations.
• Maintain communication with all departments and attend relevant meetings.
• Participate in marketing efforts of restaurants, assist in creating menus, survey competition and report food trends.
• Monitor product quality and guest satisfaction in restaurant.
• Ensure that food quality is consistent, appealing, and prepared to guest specifications.
• Interact with guests to obtain feedback on quality of service and food in outlet.
• Maintain profitability of outlet to support overall hotel operations.
• Control payroll and equipment costs (minimizing loss and misuse).
• Ensure par stock levels are maintained by calculating inventory, ordering and retrieving supplies and stocking shelves.
• Ensure maintenance of equipment by calling for repairs and training staff on proper use.
• Support the entire Food and Beverage operation including supervising other areas if necessary, handling special projects, running promotions, handling public relations and marketing.
• Provide clean and safe environment by assigning and assisting with cleaning.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Utilizes protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions to manager.
• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to manager.
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Perform any related duties as requested by manager.
• Assists other Restaurant Personnel when needed.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Food outlet operations including foods, supervisory aspects, service techniques, and guest interaction.
• Knowledge of all State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Hold a current Food Handler Card and TABC license or must be in the process of being certified.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware