Restaurant Manager

The Restaurant Manager is responsible for consistently providing restaurant guests with friendly and professional service, consistency of execution in an attractive, well-maintained environment and ensuring 100% guest satisfaction. This staff member will float during service time, observing and helping the service staff and opening/closing the restaurant as needed.

They will assist the General Manager with staff training, pre-shift meetings, and general restaurant maintenance, among other tasks. The Restaurant Manager should have superior French food and wine knowledge.

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Perform proper execution of opening and closing procedures, pre and post service duties
• Assists general manager with premeal meetings
• Monitor service to guests in all areas of the restaurant
• Ensure team members' adherence to service standards
• Communicate with kitchen to update them of service issues (i.e., pace of service, VIP tables)
• Review reservation sheet and seating plan and react to any special requests or VIPs
• Sustain guest relations
• Menus updates and descriptions
• Inspect dining room before service
• Maintain supply pars in including linen, china, glass and silverware.
• Maintain the phone coverage standards
• Inventories

Competencies & Qualifications:

• Four years of service experience with at least three in management, preferably in a fine dining or private club environment
• Ability to lead, train and inspire
• Organizational skills
• Effective time management
• Present with professional demeanor
• Positive and clear written and oral communication skills
• Ability to engage guests successfully and build a relationship

Positions require:

• Full availability- daytime hours, evening hours and weekends
• Reference check

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary of $75,000.00- $80,000.00
• Eligibility for a discretionary year end bonus
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions of up to 4% of salary
• Competitive health insurance options, with employer contributions toward premiums based on the selected plan*
• Access to ancillary benefits, including dental, vision, short-term disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
• Employee discount at other Dinex properties (restrictions apply)
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

The Dinex Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Dinex Group LLC does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, gender (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

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