Job Description
Leading Westside steakhouse is looking for a poised and passionate Restaurant Manager to join their team! This LA favorite is known for their sophisticated spin on the classic fine dining experience, as well as their acclaimed bar and wine program. The ideal candidate is very service driven with strong knowledge of elevated food, wine, and beverage offerings, and has an aptitude for making genuine connections with guests and high-end clientele. Looking for someone who can mesh well with a strong existing management team, while providing positive motivation to support them to continue performing to high standards. A fantastic opportunity for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and guest-focused leader who is eager to grow their career with a very reputable group and concept!
Restaurant Manager Responsibilities:
- Oversee the FOH team
- Maintain, support and promote company culture and philosophies
- Deliver superior service and maximize guest satisfaction
- Take initiative and help to build business
- Contribute to controlling costs and maximizing efficiencies
- Organize and supervise shifts
- Remain hands on throughout the entire shift and assist as needed
- Hold the team accountable to high standards while remaining hands on and leading by example
- Ensure the team is well educated on the menu items
- Gather guests’ feedback, resolve guest issues and recommend improvements
- Appraise team member performance and provide feedback to improve productivity
- Control operational costs and identify measures to minimize waste
- Train new and current team members on proper guest steps of service
- Monitor compliance with safety and hygiene regulations
- Understand and comply with CA labor laws
Restaurant Manager Requirements:
- Minimum 2-3 years as a Restaurant Manager, Floor Manager, Service Manager, Dining Room Manager, FOH Manager, Maitre'd or comparable hospitality leadership role in an upscale or fine dining restaurant concept is required
- Fine-dining and high volume service experience is highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of food, beverage, and steps of service
- Eagerness to learn and grow
- Comfortable engaging with VIP clientele and providing outstanding, professional service
- Proven successful track record of maintaining high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
- Ability to analyze processes and information, identify problems and trends, and develop effective solutions and strategies
- Passion for hospitality and working with people
- Acute attention to detail
- High level of professionalism with an energetic, positive attitude
- Commitment to providing exceptional service to guests and support to staff members
- Basic computer literacy
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including opening, closing, weekends and holidays
Compensation Package:
- Base Salary in the $90-100k range DOE
- Bonus Potential
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
- 401k
- PTO Plan