Restaurant Supervisor
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants · New Orleans, LA · 1 mo ago
Customer ServiceFull-time
What You'll Do
- Work in collaboration with restaurant management in crafting an exciting, innovative, and memorable dining experience for all guests.
- Lead a well-rounded and knowledgeable front-of-house team.
- Proper guest service requires an employee staff that is thoroughly trained in service etiquette, product knowledge, and makes every effort to meet the needs of each and every guest.
- You'll act as an advocate for the restaurant, be a creator of ridiculously personal experiences, and develop relationships with guests that will compel them to return.
Some Of Your Responsibilities Include
- Lead service education through daily line-ups; new staff training programs; ongoing development programs and seminars; daily evaluation of restaurant service performance; employee discussion and evaluations; coordination of timely food production.
- Work with restaurant managers and Chef to provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests.
- Help meet budget in all areas of cost control with consistent focus on cost of sales and payroll.
- Communicate with management, employees, and accounting staffs, identifying attractive and developable personnel and providing necessary training as positions open.
- All personnel should receive regular, timely, and honest evaluations of their performance and potential.
- Monitor the cleanliness of the restaurant internally and externally.
- Cook with Chef to coordinate kitchen cleanliness.
- Cook with Chef to coordinate service area maintenance when necessary.
- Supervise all non-supervisory employees.
- Assist with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
What You Bring
- 1 year of experience in a similar supervisory role is preferred.
- Passion for crafting and personalizing guest experiences.
- Highly motivated and flexible, with the ability to take initiative.
- Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness Certifications (if applicable).
- Able to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Able to learn, retain, and present product, menu, and allergy information to guests.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn the restaurant point-of-sale system.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.