Restaurant Manager-El Torito

Restaurant Manager Position Summary: The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing and directing the seamless running of the restaurant and supervising all team members. The manager takes the lead when the General Manager is off duty and ensures that all financial and statutory requirements are met while delivering outstanding service to guests. Benefits Competitive Pay and Partner Perks: $70,000-$74,000 depending on experience. Unique Culture Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) match* Company-Paid Life Insurance Career Growth Opportunities: promotion from within. Professional Development Reimbursement Program: tuition reimbursement. Employee Referral Program Safety & Compliance Incentives Free Food: monthly Meal Card allowances. Time Off: paid vacation time. Sick Time: paid sick leave in eligible states. Financial Well-Being: Credit Union benefits. Partner Perks: discounted rates on theme parks, travel, apparel, sports tickets, etc. Life Beyond Work: pet insurance, legal services. Duties & Responsibilities Coach, develop, and lead by example. Ensure staff is properly equipped with the tools to complete their tasks. Touch tables ensuring guest satisfaction. Recognize and cultivate regular guests and repeat business. Create an environment of trust and mutual respect. Maintain highest standards of food and beverage quality, guest service, cost control, and consistency of service. Manage staffing levels and controllable costs to align with budget. Ensure private events, catering, and banquets are successfully executed. Adhere to company’s cash handling procedures. Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition. Complete nightly logs and manager reports. Responsible for complete life cycle of all team members, including hiring, training, coaching, skill development, and terminations. Provide guests with accurate information regarding menu items, pricing, and allergen information. Respond to guest concerns/complaints and correct errors while maintaining a positive attitude. Possess complete understanding of the employee handbook and adhere to its regulations. Comply with all safety and health department procedures and state and federal liquor laws. Maintain company safety and sanitation standards. Ensure complete and proper check-out procedures. Assists and/or completes additional tasks as assigned. Qualifications & Skills High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Valid Driver’s License. 21+ years of age. Possession or ability to possess all state required work cards. Minimum of two (2) years related experience. Proficient in Windows MS Office, Open Table, Outlook. Knowledge of profitability analysis and budgeting, cost of sales, payroll management, purchasing, receiving, inventories, and cost controls. Knowledge of state and local laws as applied to liquor, labor, and health code regulations. Experience with POS systems and back office reporting systems. Familiarity with beer and spirits. Proper lifting techniques. Guest relations. Sanitation and safety. Safe alcohol service. Full-service restaurant operations. Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in English, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public. Working Conditions Small to medium office or shared workspace. Work indoors and/or outdoors, exposed to hot and/or cold surfaces, steam, and wet floors. Work in an environment subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, depending on guest volume. Fast paced, high volume, full service restaurant. Very “hands on style of management.” Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical Requirements Ability to walk long periods of time. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Ability to repeat the same movements for long periods of time. Ability to understand the speech of another person. Ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand. Ability to push and lift to 50 lbs. Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Disclaimer This job description is a summary of duties, which you as a Restaurant Manager are expected to perform in your normal course of work. It is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties. You should understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr