General Manager II

General Manager IIWith a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer:Health, dental and vision insuranceGenerous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)Holiday payMeal and Transportation Benefits401(k) retirement plan with company matchCompany paid life insuranceTuition reimbursementEmployee assistance programTraining and exciting career growth opportunitiesReferral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.The purpose of the General Manager II (GMII) position is to manage a complex QSR or Casual Dine Restaurant or small cluster of restaurants or points-of-sale in close proximity to each other with annual sales generally in excess of $4M. The GMII ensures the restaurant is clean, staffed, open for business, and operates to high operational and financial standards. The GM uses broad discretion and judgement to make great leadership decisions. The GMII is responsible for the overall success of the restaurant.Essential Functions:Open and CloseEnsures all assistant managers and staff recognize the importance of closing the restaurant to prepare the restaurant for opening, holding Shift Managers accountable for executing all closing and opening checklist/requirementsStaffing/DeploymentUnderstands, adopts, and consistently demonstrates defined manager behaviors designed to create an environment where employee engagement thrivesDeploys staff and resources to maximize profitability within the restaurant, and accepts P&L responsibility.Assigns work tasks and activities, prepares schedules, and ensures that all shifts are coveredProvides restaurant staff(s) with consistent support, coaching and encouragement necessary to achieve business goalsInterviews job candidates, makes hiring, termination, advancement, promotion or any other status change decisions for associates within the unit. Promotes HMSHost as an employer of choice within the local communityEnsures company and branch diversity and inclusion philosophy is understood and actively executed within the restaurantEnsures on-boarding and off-boarding of all restaurant associates, to include all activities related to compliance with proper badging requirements, orientation, OJT, and other company training/processesReads and understands financial and operational data and reports to monitor progress towards unit goals and assigns associates to meet those objectives.Recognizes restaurant staff for their contributions and performance, including using Shout-Out tools and materials; supports company recognition initiatives and develops and implements plans that will motivate team.Accepts, understands, adopts, trains and champions all Employee Engagement behaviorsEnsures that the company has most current contact information for all associates working in the restaurant.Product Availability/Working EquipmentEnsures daily orders are prepared and units are stocked with appropriate levels of product and teaches associates these order proceduresOversees receiving goods, processing invoices, and contacting vendors for supply chain issues/product availability.Maintains proficiency in management information systems and tools like MIV, Crunch Time, Kronos and other programs as utilized by the company.Monitors and maintains restaurant equipment, schedules routine service or repairs as needed.Participates and manages company response to NSF and other auditsMinimizes waste, records as needed and participates in food donation program.Brand Knowledge/ProficiencyAssesses skill levels of restaurant associates and conducts and coordinates on-the-job and other training/education activities as necessaryEmbraces technology and inspires employees to understand and adopt new technologies implemented by the companyMaintains a working knowledge of all applicable brand standards, CBAs, Landlord lease agreements, and all procedures and protocols to maximize brand/landlord/labor relations, and teaches associates these standardsDevelops and implements creative strategies to increase revenueVisual/Vibe/AppealManages the day-to-day activities of associates within a defined individual or group of restaurants or points-of-saleUses judgment and discretion to resolve customer and associate questions and problems and determines when to refer more complex issues to senior level leadersUtilizes associate's strengths and provides ongoing feedback that reflects on progress against individual development goals and business goalsImplements marketing programs as directed by OSC or brand initiatives, complies with promotional activity, drives revenue and interacts with support teams for AB programming, sales matrix, Coke programming or other as directed.SafetyMaintains an in-depth understanding of all federal, state, and local sanitary, safety, and health standards, and all procedures and protocols to comply with the lawHolds Managers and staff accountable for ensuring all safety standards are understood and followedTrains new managers and associates in wellness check protocols and adheres to new COVID 19 requirements.Understands and performs all Health and Safety activities as specified in the Manager's Guide to Associate Health and SafetyReporting relationship and other important informationThe GMII position as described falls under the Fair Labor Standards act as an Exempt position, under both the Administrative Exemption and the Executive Exemption tests.The position typically reports to the Director of Operations, or an intermediate zone, cluster or area leader within the assigned location.The GMII position is expected to work a varied and rotating schedule to be on site at various operating days and hours each week; some opening shifts, during some busy dayparts, and during some closing shifts to monitor restaurant associates' work activities during these different days and times.Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates ("the Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").Wicker Park Sushi – Terminal 1, Concourse C HMSHost at Chicago O'Hare International Airport Chicago, IL