Restaurant Manager

Company Overview: With dazzling waterfront views, contemporary American cuisine and glamorous décor, Rusty Pelican is known as the hottest destination for locals, celebrities, and tourists alike. Our fresh, inventive menu and top-notch service provided by our exceptional team members like you, are what make the Rusty Pelican a premiere waterfront dining destination. Our mission at Rusty Pelican, Tampa is to always innovate and consistently deliver a 5-star experience for our teams, guests, and community. We are all about advancement and growth from within, collaboration, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment. We look forward to adding our next valued team member! Competitive Benefits: Industry-leading compensation package Comprehensive Health Plans that include, a variety of medical and dental plans, employer contribution HAS for yourself and dependents. Lifestyle Spending Account benefit, which supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, childcare, student loans & more! Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life's unknowns 401k with annual employer match after 12 months employment Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment Monthly Reward Dollars to use at various company locations. Accrued Paid Vacation Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays Paid Sick Time renewed yearly Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions Pay: $ / year plus bonus Summary: The People & Operations Manager will serve as the restaurant's culture ambassador, a servant leader and coach for our managers. They combine the desire to authentically care for others with their human resources technical knowledge. They will possess a myriad of skills to succeed in this unique role that include being a skilled leader not afraid to step out of the norm, collaborating and assisting leaders to be better leaders. All this to provide authentic care for our internal guests, focusing on them reaching their full potential. Ways this role will inspire culture within the restaurant: Participate in the planning and promotion of associate engagement activities Foster PRIDE values, as well as DEI&B initiatives Foster a work environment where team members are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential with cross training and development Assist with ensuring that internal communication is in alignment with the company's culture and guiding principles Assist to instill confidence and trust with leaders helping them grow as servant leaders and foster safety with ongoing learning 90 day stay interviews/ exit interviews FAQ sheet to educate new hires about what makes their restaurant unique Expert with EAP and other resources Coordinate learning and development opportunities Champion company initiatives at the unit level Serve as the units workers comp, safety and risk champion Ensuring positive coaching opportunities to motivate, recognize and correct unwanted behavior Serving as the first point of contact for routine team member inquiries Communicating and coordinating HR programs such as performance review process, team member opinion surveys, and open enrollment with Operations leaders to ensure first-class experience for team members Coach managers in holding accountability with their team members and upholding standards for performance management Serve as the point of contact for team ember grievances, conduct investigations and communicate finding Ensuring compliance with federal, state and local ordinances as required Performing general administrative tasks for the HR Office Our ideal candidate will have experience managing Human Resources in a restaurant as well as experience that involved interacting with team members on all levels: A minimum of three years' experience in Restaurant Management Minimum 2 years' experience handling HR related tasks and issues in a restaurant/hospitality environment Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team of employees. Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail Solid understanding of restaurant operations, including inventory management, cost control, and guest relations. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations Ability to consistently display courtesy, etiquette, warmth and enthusiasm on the phone and in person Ability to handle multiple and changing priorities in a professional manner Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult and emotional issues Must possess strong communication and listening skills, excellent speaking, reading and writing skills Ability to handle complex issues encountered using knowledge acquired through training and experience Demonstrated ability to gain the trust and confidence of managers and team members and influence the organization Ability to diagnose organizational issues and implement creative solutions Analytical skills with demonstrated ability to translate data to insight and then into action Ability to research and analyze various different types of data information Strong computer skills including intermediate or above knowledge of Microsoft Office programs Multiple language abilities preferred. Fluency in English required and Spanish desired Qualifications: This role will collaborate with leadership to assist managers in creating an understanding of business compliance, which affects associates' ability to excel in performing their duties to include: Examples of how this role will contribute to team member happiness and retention with a focus on the whole person: Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law. Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider employment for qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check #J-18808-Ljbffr The Rusty Pelican Tampa