Restaurant Manager - Aqimero at The Ritz-Carlton (Philadelphia, PA)

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title:   ÂRestaurant ManagerReports to: ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂGeneral Manager Date:          ÂApril 2019Position Summary: Direct flow of service and ensure guest satisfaction. Supervise, train and schedule all floor staff. Confer with food preparation and other personnel to plan menus and other related activities. Contribute to the evolution of service, position in the market, and standard of excellence. Foster ownership mentality and adhere to all duties and responsibilities of the position explained below. Core Tasks and Responsibilities: Interview, hire, evaluate, reward, and discipline FOH personnel and assist Chef with BOH employees, if needed.Orientate, motivate, train, and educate all FOH personnel in restaurant policies,  procedures, and rules.Schedule appropriately for the restaurant in the absence of the restaurant General Manager.Effectively supervise floor staff to ensure professional service and guest satisfaction during hours of operation.Oversee all FOH supplies and hard goods orders ensuring that the restaurant is stocked appropriately for the time of year and advise appropriate person on any ordering needs.Educate FOH personnel in product knowledge and cultivate long-term service knowledge.Build rapport with restaurant guests and ensure an organic, enjoyable and memorable experience.Ensure that all restaurant signage is accurate and in keeping with the theme of Restaurant.Responsible for keeping all signage up to date.Conduct end of week inventories accurately and timely for beverage program.Responsible for accurately reporting payroll on a daily basis.Responsible for the end of night closeout and cash drop.Maintain the MICROS database with accurate items and prices.Maintain employee files.Perform all daily tasks as indicated on opening and closing checklists.Ultimately responsible for cleanliness and repair of Restaurant and office.Attend and perform weekly manager meetings.Work closely and with all management staff.Foster a culture in which customer satisfaction is the primary concern.Establish open lines of communication between FOH and BOH at all times.Establish role as a spokesperson for the restaurant within the community and with restaurants guests.Become entrepreneurial in all endeavors with a view to increasing sales and guest satisfaction.Maintain knowledge of local competition and general industry trends.Ensure adherence to all budget line items.People Skills:Maintain positive relationships with guests, vendors and staff, both FOH and BOH.Praise in public, criticize behind closed doors, give constructive feedback when appropriate.Constantly develop staff in food knowledge, beverage knowledge and service.Develop and maintain strong work relationships with all staff.Beverage Program (if applicable):Closely work with the restaurant General Manager on proper purchasing levels, delivery and storage of beverage program for the entire restaurant.Oversee the weekly liquor, wine, beer & N/A Beverage inventory fluctuations to stay within +/-$500 Standards.Oversee physical menus and ensure accuracy.Oversee cleanliness of Bar, Liquor/Wine/Beer/N.A. beverage storage areasGroup Functions:Work with General Manager and sales team to adhere to all SOPs for event functions.Communicate all special events, parties, and occupancy levels during the FOH meetings.Work with the Sales Manager to facilitate all Private Events.Utilize SOP for groups in restaurant dining room.Continue to work directly with group sales team to grow this segment of our business.Financials Functions:Maintain acceptable RSR standards following budget on:Labor CostControllable ExpensesGeneral and Administrative ExpensesÂBeverage Cost (if applicable)Accomplish all tasks and assignments as directed by the General Manager in a timely manner, meeting deadlines as necessary.Staffing Functions:Improve and maintain management presence on the floor during service.Maintain a positive and healthy working environment for all staff FOHÂMaintain FOH staff turnover to a minimum.Reduce or eliminate written guest complaints.Maintain a 90% or higher over-all score on both the Bar and Dining Room Spotters Reports.Maintain and practice the Open-Door policy “ open communication with staff.Enforce all house rules and policies “ setting an example to all staff.Maintain acceptable RSR standards on:Upkeep and cleanliness of the restaurant Line up procedures, departmental meetings Inventory (Non-Food and Cutlery, Glassware, Flatware)Reduce glassware and flatware breakagesMaintain management skills:Delegate tasks and responsibilitiesBe able to multi-taskResponding to guest complaints expeditiouslyAttention to detailEffective communication with staff and guestsHiring; training and termination processesEmployee relations “ disciplining; socializingMaintain a high level of competence and confidence from all managersYou can expect to have 2 days off and in return we expect a minimum 50-55 hour work week.QUALIFICATIONS: Must have at least a high school diploma or GED. ÂPrevious F&B experience is required, previous Hotel experience is preferred with at least 2 years of Assistant Manager experience or above.  Must be able to work well under pressure and be self-motivated. ÂMust have good organizational, time management and sales skills. ÂGood communication skills”both written and verbal. ÂPosition requires sitting, handling, eye-hand coordination, walking, standing, stooping, and kneeling. ÂThis position may on occasion be required to assist with set up which may require the lifting, carrying, pulling or pushing of approximately 21”50 pounds. Please apply online with Aqimero at: https://aqimero.oasisrecruit.com/job/122317/restaurant-manager-aqimero-at-the-ritz-carlton-philadelphia?s=cl