Job Summary

The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing Food & Beverage outlets to ensure optimum performance, exceptional guest service and maximum profitability of all functions. They will train and motivate staff to exceed goals. The Food & Beverage Manager will assist in maintaining the AAA Four Diamond Standards.

Essential Functions

• Maintains a commitment to customer service and guest satisfaction
• Leads and supervises the outlets team
• Prepares forecasts and reports and assists in the development of the food & beverage budget
• Ensures physical atmosphere and cleanliness of the restaurant, including inspecting tabletops and side stations
• Takes initiative to develop and execute new promotions, events, etc.
• Conducts monthly staff meetings to include ongoing training and safety classes
• Responsible for daily report input and log book entries
• Works with culinary to develop new food menus responsive of the local market
• Enforces high standards of hygiene and sanitation within the outlets
• Tracks payroll and revenue daily
• Ensures the security of monies, credit and financial transactions
• Establishes par levels for supplies and equipment
• Supervises the performance, attendance, attitudes, appearance and conduct of team
• Manages timely completion of performance appraisals
• Monitors time punches in Timesaver, ensuring accurate payroll for all associates
• Monitors and maintains the outlets’ systems and equipment to ensure their optimum performance
• Develops and implements controls for expense management
• Implements strategies to continually improve revenues
• Assists with the development, training and inspiration of outlets staff for promotion
• Provides prompt follow-up to all guest concerns
• Assists the Director of Food & Beverage with the design and implementation of training programs
• Empowers team to exceed service standards
• Instills a calm, organized approach in all stressful situations
• Works with HR to recruit and hire staff
• Completes all proper new hire and termination paperwork
• Orders all necessary office supplies and ensures proper stocking levels
• Maintains a safe and pleasant work environment
• Ensures cleanliness of outlets’ storage rooms
• Promotes high associate morale
• Recommends discipline and/or termination when appropriate of team members
• Takes a proactive approach to coaching and counseling
• Attends appropriate resort, division and department meetings
• Resolves guest issues promptly and with great care and effectiveness
• Maintains a strong knowledge of hospitality trends, especially food & beverage
• Provides general resort information for guests
• Utilizes labor management tools to schedule and control labor costs
• Offers warm and sincere welcome/farewell for all guests of property including use of guest name & good eye contact with each guest
• Maintains an up to date working knowledge of all resort amenities as well as any special events
• Interacts with resort staff in a professional manner, assisting other departments with necessary information
• Up sells other resort services and amenities to guests
• Always maintains a professional demeanor and attitude
• Communicates all pertinent information to the outlets team
• Maintains constant awareness of safety issues, (i.e. broken glass, frayed electrical cords, leaks, broken locks and suspicious persons). Reports all safety incidents to on-duty supervisor.
• Ensures proper handling, cleaning and sanitation of equipment, china, glass and silver.
• Follows through on lost and found procedures. No articles shall be removed from occupied rooms. Absolute respect for guest property should always be exercised.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Follows all company dress code standards
• Remains alert, courteous and helpful to the guests and colleagues at all time

Other Duties

• All Associates are required to fully comply with hotel and departmental rules, regulations and policies for the safe, secure, effective and environmentally friendly operation of the hotel facilities. Examples include, but are not limited to lost and found procedures, emergency procedures, recycling efforts, etc.
• Attend and participate in all hotel and/or departmental meetings, training sessions and other information meetings.
• Regular attendance in conformance with hotels standards is essential to the successful performance of this position.
• Comply with hotel grooming standards for both uniformed and non-uniformed associates.
• Comply with hotel service and behavioral standards towards our guests, vendors and fellow colleagues, including, but not limited to ensuring proper phone etiquette, courteous and respectful behavior and maintaining a friendly and positive attitude.
• Perform all other duties as directed by management that are consistent with the policies and procedures of the hotel.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Physical Effort:

Significant portions of day require prolonged standing and moving, lifting or transporting materials up to 25 lbs such as trays, tools, boxes, etc. Ability to visually review documents and computer screen throughout day.

Physical Environment:

Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time during course of shift.

Manual Skills

Significant portions of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity, e.g., typing, handwriting, or machine operations.

Work Schedule:

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, Associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

Safety:

Responsible for operating within hotel safety guidelines, including the safe and responsible operation of hotel equipment. Reports and addresses safety concerns as they arise. Ensures safe handling of chemicals in accordance with hotel and department standards and utilizes proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when appropriate.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate required. Two or Four year degree preferred.

Experience

At least three years supervisory Food and Beverage experience. Prior experience within a four star hotel brand preferred.

Computer Skill & Other Technical Skills:

Ability to learn and utilize computer software and hardware required. Ability to easily maneuver on computer keyboard required.

Ability to learn, utilize and communicate effectively via company issued communication devices (e.g. Nextel phones, etc).

Communication:

Advanced ability to comprehend and speak English to understand and respond to information and address advanced guest requests required both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of additional language(s) preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

n/a

Other:

Must be customer-service oriented and have excellent hospitality skills.