Restaurant Manager

Fifth Group Restaurants; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Atlanta is seeking a passionate Restaurant Manager to oversee operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have extensive restaurant management experience and a commitment to embodying company values. Responsibilities include staff training, budget management, and maintaining high service standards.

Qualifications

• At least three years of restaurant management experience.
• Proven track record of meeting sales/cost targets.

Responsibilities

• Hold staff accountable through feedback and coaching.
• Maintain proper staffing levels for all shifts.
• Proactively address guest complaints.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Who you are

You are a passionate and driven leader with 3 years of full service restaurant management experience and a deep love for the restaurant industry. You possess a high level of expertise in food, beverage, and service execution, and you constantly seek to expand your knowledge in these areas. Your exceptional leadership skills allow you to flawlessly execute shifts while efficiently managing daily operations, people, and products. With your excellent communication and organizational abilities, you ensure a seamless and exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Who we are

Are you ready to join the ranks of the Fifth Group Restaurants, where our purpose is to ignite passion and bring joy to people's lives? Since our establishment in 1993, we have been dedicated to making a mark on Atlanta's dining scene and elevating the city's culinary reputation. We cherish a work environment built on positivity, respect, diversity, and the pursuit of profitability. We value the importance of maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle while setting and achieving meaningful goals. If you're ready to be a part of the Fifth Group family and make a lasting impact in the world of dining, we invite you to join us as a Fifth Grouper!

Responsibilities

• Hold hourly staff accountable through timely and consistent feedback and coaching during 'Ongoing Training Meetings (OTMs), following disciplinary guidelines.
• Educate staff on FGR's Purpose, Mission, Values, and the 14 elements of Connected Service to ensure professionalism, appearance, and guest satisfaction.
• Execute new hire training and provide ongoing support in a consistent and timely manner.
• Enforce all Fifth Group Policies & Procedures for managers and hourly staff.
• Maintain proper staffing levels for all shifts during your duty.
• Follow disciplinary guidelines and protocols.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the P&L statement, budgets vs. actuals, and contribute to PAC by participating in P&L meetings and reporting on assigned AORs.
• Accountable for cash handling, including bank drawer reconciliation, deposits, change orders, and check writing.
• Supervise and communicate with staff and management to achieve budgeted costs in labor, food, beverage, and controllables.
• Consistently maintain and utilize unit forms for various operations.
• Plan shifts effectively, including timely petty cash audits, menu meeting planning, and floor coverage.
• Ensure a clean and well-maintained floor during your shift, holding staff accountable for opening and closing duties and daily cleaning projects.
• Provide management floor coverage to ensure smooth shift operations and maximum guest satisfaction.
• Proactively address guest complaints and ensure prompt guest recovery.
• Develop guest relationships through table visits and recognition of regular guests.
• Educate staff on workplace safety, security, and facility cleanliness.
• Execute time management tools, including period priorities and weekly master scheduling.
• Understand unit objectives and strategies outlined in Unit Quarterly Priorities (UQPs).
• Write priorities accurately and in a timely manner, achieving personal goals at a rate of 80% or better.
• Target problem areas, implement solutions, and achieve set targets.
• Provide leadership and act as a role model for fellow managers and staff members.
• Foster honest, open communication with staff, managers, and owners.
• Set a high standard of self-accountability, punctuality, and integrity.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Commitment to embodying FGR values.
• At least three years of restaurant management experience.
• Proven track record of meeting sales/cost targets, personal goals, and developing managers.
• Adept in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Solid understanding of P&L concepts, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Leadership, coaching, and teaching abilities.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and listening).
• Passion for guest service, employee engagement, and the restaurant business.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours per shift.
• Frequent flexing and rotation of the spine, elbows, and wrists.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs regularly and continuously.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to listen and speak for guest and team member interactions.
• Constant use of POS/Computer systems.
• Requires manual dexterity to operate equipment.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.