Popular Los Angeles restaurant and hospitality group is looking for an experienced, guest-oriented Manager to join the team! This may potentially be a hybrid role that will support two of the group’s successful upscale dining locations in LA. The ideal candidate is energetic and polished with strong leadership/training skills and a prove background in respected restaurants. Candidates should be highly service minded, enjoy interacting with guests, and being on the floor. Any prior chef-driven restaurant experience and/or strong beverage and craft cocktail knowledge is a big plus. Really looking for a mature leader who can help to coach, develop and respectfully lead the team while holding them accountable to high standards. An exciting opportunity to join an established group with a great reputation!
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 1-3 years as a Restaurant Manager, Floor Manager, Service Manager, Dining Room Manager, FOH Manager, or comparable hospitality management role in an upscale or fine dining restaurant concept
- Fine-dining and/or chef-driven restaurant experience a plus
- Strong knowledge of food, beverage, and steps of service
- Eagerness to learn and grow
- Passion for engaging with guests 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 as needed
- Flexibility to potentially help oversee two locations
Compensation Package Includes:
- Base Salary in the $75-90k range DOE
- Bonus Potential
- Medical Benefits
- PTO