Assistant Restaurant Manager

The Wurzak Hotel Group; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an energetic Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead operations at premier dining outlets in Fort Lauderdale. This hands-on role demands effective supervision, staff development, and a commitment to guest satisfaction, ensuring that every dining experience is exceptional. With a dynamic work environment that operates 24/7, you will engage in diverse responsibilities ranging from financial oversight to maintaining high service standards. Join a team that values innovation and operational excellence, where your contributions will directly impact the guest experience and the success of the restaurant. If you're passionate about hospitality and ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision health insurance

Robust supplemental insurance

Wellness programs

Hotel and travel discounts

Generous retirement/401k benefits

Education and professional development

Employee lunches

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to supervise and develop restaurant staff.
• Experience in hospitality management and operational oversight.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maximize profitability and maintain financial controls.

Skills

Staff supervision

Operational management

Customer service

Problem-solving

Financial controls

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Two- or Four-year college degree in Business or Hospitality Management

Five or more years of related hospitality experience

Tools

Aloha POS system

Job description

Wurzak Hotel Group as part of the Dalmar & Element Hotel in downtown Fort Lauderdale is looking for an energetic and professional Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead their restaurant operations within exceptional outlets such as Sparrow Rooftop and Terrace Grill.

The Assistant Restaurant Manager is responsible for smooth and efficient daily operation of restaurant outlets within the Dalmar & Element Hotel through effective supervision and staff development, while ensuring guest satisfaction and adherence to established brand standards. This is a working, “hands-on” position, and the hours may vary depending on business needs.

The Dalmar & Element Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting and ending times, and hours worked in a week.

Essential Functions

• In concert with the General Managers at each restaurant as well as other Food & Beverage leaders, provide daily event oversight to restaurant operation, guests, and staff.
• Maximize company profitability with a target margin of 20%; establish and monitor financial controls; facilitate deposits and payroll to Company; develop and implement strategies to increase year over year sales.
• Maintain patron satisfaction by monitoring, evaluating, and auditing food, beverage, and service offerings; build relationships with preferred patrons; maintain good community relations.
• Ensure nightly reports are sent out each evening – respond to all immediate action items noted in reports.
• Supervises order taking and delivery to guests in safe and efficient compliance with policies and procedures, brand standards, and federal, state and local regulations.
• Supervises guest checks and payment collection in compliance with cash handling, credit card transactions, room charge processing, and accounting policies and procedures.
• Supervises and provides oversight to the floor staff to ensure the highest quality of guest service is achieved.
• Ensures that the staff is well trained and uses continuous improvement motivational techniques to ensure an engaged team.
• Maintain effective communication with GM of Hotel, Director of Food & Beverage, Chef and Culinary team members, Head Bartenders, Food & Beverage Leaders, and all staff. This includes a weekly operations meeting covering any changes, scheduling, updates, goals, and expectations for the following week.
• Schedules the team effectively, taking into account peaks and valleys in service and schedules accordingly.
• Work with service staff to ensure tip out is completed nightly.
• Ensure highest standards of quality control. If you would not eat nor drink it, do not serve it unless to the hotel standards.
• Promptly reports emergencies, accidents, injuries, missing articles, damage, engineering items and safety hazards to management.
• Reports any deviations from policies, procedures, brand standards and regulations to management.
• Complies with all guest service basics such as uniforms, name tags and proper guest greeting.
• Knowledgeable on hotel facilities and services to assist guests as appropriate.
• Ensures all communication containing Company, hotel, brand and guest information is consistent with privacy policies, practices and regulations.
• Impresses guests with quality and timely service in a pleasant and friendly manner. Must be able to work varying schedules based on business demand.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as requested.
• Consistent professional and positive attitude and actions when communicating with guests and associates.
• Ensure maintenance problems are promptly reported through proper channels.
• Practice safe work habits and comply with sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures.
• Write shift reports including reports on any incidents of theft, accidents or injuries when assigned.
• Respond to guest requests, concerns and problems to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Report any incidents of guest dissatisfaction or other matters of significance to manager so that corrective measures may be taken.
• Any other tasks/duties as requested by management.

Education and Experience

• Two- or Four-year college degree in Business or Hospitality Management preferred, or five or more years of related hospitality experience.
• Familiarity with hospitality industry practices.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently supervise staff, daily operations and resolve operational problems in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to appropriately interview, hire, schedule, motivate, train, monitor, and address staff performance.
• Ability to multi-task when involved in floor management.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow proper food and beverage ordering, handling, transportation, and service.
• Ability to understand and comply with federal, state and local serving guidelines.
• Ability to timely compile facts/figures, identify, investigate and resolve matters.
• Attention to details, good organizational skills and efficient time management.
• Ability to follow an appropriate course of action based on policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate a computer, phone and other office equipment.
• Familiarity with Aloha POS system and payroll processes preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while simultaneously handling competing and changing priorities.

Our Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision health insurance
• Robust supplemental insurance for Life, AD&D, Pets, legal and more
• Wellness programs for mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Hotel and travel discounts
• Generous retirement/401k benefits
• Education and professional development
• Employee lunches and recognition programs

Who We Are

Wurzak Hotel Group (WHG) is a Philadelphia-based owner, developer, and operator of premium branded full-service, extended stay, and focus service hotels. WHG’s core expertise is its unique ability to develop and operate hotels and food and beverage outlets in an entrepreneurial manner maximizing returns on the investment and developing long-term relationships with our guests.

WHG has earned and maintains its competitive advantage by developing talent within the organization who embody the same entrepreneurial spirit of our leadership team and who seek to create value through tireless innovation, tight focus on the operational details, and uncompromised guest satisfaction. Wurzak Hotel Group has a proven track record of developing and managing hospitality assets for over 30 years and continues to be recognized as one of the region’s top hospitality companies.

WHG is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture where all our team members can thrive. We have a zero-tolerance policy for workplace discrimination on the basis of someone’s race, gender, disability, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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