Assistant Restaurant Manager - Kendalls Tavern and Chophouse

This position helps manage, coordinate, and support the restaurant and bar. Primary responsibilities include managing and directing the work of staff; training and coaching staff; greeting and seating guests; monitoring the flow of guests, including table turnover, guest arrival, guest departure and pace of the restaurant; and assisting service staff when necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maximizes seating densities, plans seating strategies and section assignments, and maintains reservation system to aggressively sell seats.
• Reviews and ensures appropriate staffing levels in line with payroll, budget, reservations, guest flow, and guest needs.
• Ensures implementation and adherence to cash handling and alcohol service policies through training and support and maintains liquor cost control through enforcement and accountability.
• Performs basic transactions such as the sale of to-go orders and gift card transactions utilizing the point of sale system.
• Oversees all set up and closing duties.
• Assists in maintaining the point of sale database and managing all point of sale related issues, including but not limited to programming new menu items, creating keypads, troubleshooting printer issues etc.

• Assists in ordering liquor, wine, beer, and other products and supplies for the department.
• Ensures compliance with company, local, state, and national regulations pertaining to food quality, cleanliness and sanitation standards, alcohol service, personnel, and safety.
• Manages recycling efforts and sustainability policies and programs (when applicable).
• Exercises reasonable care, performs required maintenance, and ensures operating instructions, safety standards, and guidelines are followed for equipment and facility assets.
• Completes all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory and Administrative Functions:

• Reviews financial transactions and monitors budget to ensure efficient operations and maximum profits, including preparing daily, weekly and monthly financial reports. Able to prepare departmental budget, understand P&L statements, prepare FF&E and capital orders, and other financial data as required.
• Completes administrative duties needed to perform job functions as required (e.g., staff schedule, daily and weekly payroll, liquor/beer/wine, supplies, and equipment orders, work orders, memorandums, etc.).
• Coordinates, trains, and monitors the performance of staff through training programs, frequent feedback, regular performance reviews, and exceptional communication skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Two (2) years related experience in a high-volume, high energy, food and beverage environment.
• Knowledge in food, wine/liquor/beer and other beverages, and restaurant seating standards.
• Competency in Point of Sale systems, working knowledge of MS office software, reservation systems, and food costing systems.
• Food safety and alcohol service certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to position self to move about.
• The employee frequently is required to operate and use specific tools and equipment; and communicate with guests, employees, owners, and management.
• The employee may need to travel (locally) to other properties occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

We are inspired by connections. We build genuine, authentic relationships with our guests, our employees and our partners, and provide memorable moments, exceptional experiences and operational excellence. Our team exemplifies these company cornerstones of being "All-In":

• Mentorship
• Empowerment
• Respect
• Coaching
• Accountability
• Trust

Being 100% all-in is much easier than being 99.9% or less. Once you make a 100% commitment, there are no exceptions. It's a done deal. You never have to think about it again. Ultimately, your 100% commitment will determine your progress and happiness within our company. As leaders, our purpose is to create an environment where trust is modeled, empowerment is intentional, accountability is non-negotiable, and respect is foundational. We uphold the highest standards, ensure disciplined and prudent use of resources, and drive meaningful results. Through our actions, we enable our teams to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences and strengthen the long-term health of our organization.

Fulltime Position Benefits:

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Accidental Injury Insurance
• Worker's Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Limited Vision & Dental, and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO), MN Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
• Holiday pay (hourly employees must work and are paid time and one half)
• Military Leave, Voting Leave, Bereavement Leave, School Leave
• Jury Duty, Witness Duty
• Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Personal Leave (LOA), MN Paid leave (PFML)

About Kendall's

Kendall's Tavern & Chophouse, overlooking the Bunker Hills Golf Course in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, features exceptional cuisine, attentive service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Kendall's is the perfect place for casual lunches after 18 holes, private events, group dinners and more.


Kendall ' s is operated by Morrissey Hospitality, which is composed of nearly two dozen unique restaurant, hotel and event concepts. You're not just getting another job when you join the Morrissey team. You're becoming a part of our team - a team that works through challenges together, supports and encourages one another, lifts their communities and prides themselves on exceptional experiences and genuine hospitality.


Morrissey Hospitality offers our employees exceptional work environments, generous pay and benefits, and opportunities for education, training, and advancement. We are only as strong as our people, which is why we help you achieve your very best - at work, in your career and in your life.


For more information on our career opportunities, visit us at Careers/Jobs Morrissey Hospitality