Restaurant Manager

Task Force- NY Luxury Hotel F&B Manager / Restaurant Manager

SSP is searching for Taskforce Restaurant Managers and F&B Managers, for luxury hotels in the NYC area. Consultants that can commute daily to NY, can work in fast-pace environments, are easily adaptable, approachable, fast learners and are result driven – this opportunity is for you!

This is a 100% Task Force position

Join Strategic Solution Partners (SSP) as a Task Force Consultant and play a critical role in maintaining smooth hotel operations during management vacancies. This role is perfect for energized individuals who enjoy assisting and offering support during gaps in specialized management positions at the property. Assignments include, but are not limited to hotel openings, management transitions, and property re-positioning. Taskforce consultant will be on site for the duration of the assignment and will be afforded a trip home every two to three weeks.

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

• Create a positive, energetic and respectful work environment within the department
• Lead through example, professionalism, personal values, and vision
• Provide temporary management support to prevent department disruptions
• Eager to offer assistance, “pitch-in”, and to be seen as a team player among the staff.
• Supervise and direct the Banquet associates including captains, servers, housemen.
• Interview, recommend hiring, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.
• Supervise the daily operations of the Banquet or F&B area (order and maintain supplies, review set-up and food and beverage preparation and service) to ensure compliance with LSOPs and SOPs, Banquet Event Orders, safety regulations and procedures and to ensure an optimal level of service, quality and hospitality.
• Meet with the sales team members and/or customers to review the Banquet Event Order and to review any changes, issues and/or problems to ensure delivery of a quality product.
• Calculate and review the Banquet checks ensuring accuracy and present the check to the customer for signature to ensure payment.
• Calculate and prepare the daily service charges and payroll ensuring accurate, prompt reporting to the Accounting Department.
• Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of the Banquet areas and equipment to protect the assets and ensure quality service.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

• Eligibility to work in the US
• Must be able to commute in daily to NYC
• A minimum of 5 years of RECENT successful hotel/fine dining Food and Beverage Management experience, in FULL SERVICE and/or LUXURY properties
• Possess a maturity and professional disposition to operate in our clients’ dynamic environments
• Ability to travel 100% of time
• Creative and innovative problem solver
• Strong management skills and a proactive approach to supporting hotel needs
• Ability to adapt quickly and perform under high expectations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work under pressure
• Ability to meet deadlines and embrace ongoing change
• Requires excellent organization, time management, interpersonal skills.
• Must be an ambitious self-starter with a desire to learn
• Knowledge of a hotel structure and how all departments interact