Restaurant General Manager - Steakhouse

Catawba-Two-Kings-Casino; Kings Mountain (NC); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Catawba Two Kings Casino's flagship steakhouse seeks a Restaurant General Manager to oversee front‑of‑house operations, guest experience, and staff leadership. The role partners with the Executive Chefs to ensure exceptional service timing, beverage curation, and quality across both casino and restaurant floors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in high‑volume steakhouse management, 3+ years in upscale dining, and strong wine program oversight.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years in high‑volume steakhouse management
• At least 3 years in upscale or fine dining environment
• Wine program leadership experience strongly preferred
• Must hold ServSafe Food Handler and ServSafe Alcohol certifications
• Must obtain and maintain Catawba Gaming License

Aufgaben

• Direct all FOH operations (Mon–Thu 5pm–10pm; Fri–Sun 5pm–11pm)
• Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and develop FOH staff
• Oversee service standards, table maintenance, and VIP guest relations
• Supervise Sommelier; lead wine program development
• Manage FOH labor and controllable costs; produce weekly/monthly recaps

Kenntnisse

FOH leadership

Wine program

High-volume dining

Staff coaching

ServSafe cert

POS/InfoGenesis

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Hospitality or equivalent

Wine certification preferred

Tools

InfoGenesis POS

Jobbeschreibung

Position SummaryThe Restaurant General Manager of the Steakhouse directs and oversees all front-of-house aspects of Catawba Two Kings Casino's flagship fine-dining restaurant, including service standards, FOH team leadership, Sommelier oversight, guest experience, and financial performance. The Steakhouse RGM works in close partnership with the Executive Chef and Property Executive Chef, who maintain direct authority over all back-of-house culinary operations. The RGM holds indirect oversight of the BOH environment as it relates to service timing, product quality, and guest experience.The Steakhouse features 236 seats, dry-aged steaks, a 3,000-bottle wine library, and a bourbon bar servicing both the restaurant and casino floor. This role targets award-caliber dining recognition and leads the most elevated guest experience on property. The Sommelier reports directly to this position and provides wine program leadership across the Steakhouse and, in a supporting capacity, the Italian Restaurant.Key Responsibilities & DutiesFront-of-House OperationsDirect all FOH operations across Monday–Thursday (5pm–10pm) and Friday–Sunday (5pm–11pm) service periods.Recruit, hire, train, schedule, coach, and develop all Steakhouse FOH staff including servers, server assistants, hosts, food runners, bartenders, and barbacks and wine stewards.Monitor and enforce service sequence, table standards, and premium guest experience protocols consistent with award-level fine dining.Conduct daily pre-shift meetings; oversee Agilysys InfoGenesis POS usage, cash controls, and audit compliance.Handle VIP and high-limit guest relationships; coordinate special requests, private dining experiences, and wine pairings with the Sommelier.Sommelier & Beverage LeadershipProvide direct supervision and performance management of the Sommelier; support the development and execution of the wine program.Lead and participate in multi-day wine and service training programs for all Steakhouse FOH team members; maintain ongoing weekly training sessions.Oversee the bourbon bar program including dual service to the restaurant floor and casino floor, cocktail standards, and spirits curation in coordination with the Director of Beverage.BOH PartnershipMaintain indirect oversight of BOH operations as they relate to guest experience, service timing, and product consistency.Communicate service concerns or quality issues to the Executive Chef and Property Executive Chef promptly and professionally.Financial & AdministrativeManage all FOH labor, cost-of-goods, and controllable expense budgets; produce weekly and monthly financial recaps for the Director of F&B.Partner with Marketing and Casino Operations for wine dinners, promotional events, and high-limit guest programs.Maintain all health code, food safety, and liquor liability compliance with Tribal Alcohol Beverage Commission.Submit maintenance requests; ensure facility cleanliness and equipment upkeep are maintained at all times.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications & SkillsMinimum 5 years in high volume steakhouse restaurant management experience with at least 3 years in an upscale or fine-dining environment required.Prior experience leading a restaurant with a significant wine and spirits program strongly preferred.Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or equivalent field preferred; relevant experience may substitute.Wine certification (WSET Level 2 or higher, Court of Master Sommeliers, or equivalent) strongly preferred.Must hold ServSafe Food Handler and ServSafe Alcohol Certification prior to starting the position.Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Catawba Gaming License.Must adhere to all Catawba Gaming Commission regulations, company policies, and procedures.Must have the ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.Physical & Work Environment RequirementsAbility to stand and walk for extended periods during service.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Work in a fast-paced restaurant and casino environment.May occasionally be exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke.Must meet all casino employment and background check requirements.