Restaurant Manager

Catalyst Restaurant; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Restaurant seeks a motivated Restaurant Manager to oversee operations and provide exceptional service. This hands-on role requires leading by example, ensuring guest satisfaction, and managing a team in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should exhibit strong leadership skills and a passion for the hospitality industry.

Benefits

401K

Paid Vacation

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• Passionate about food, beverage, service and hospitality.
• Possesses excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Guide a team to execute a high level of service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee restaurant operations including service, staff training, and inventory.
• Act as primary contact with guests and ensure satisfaction.
• Manage hiring and training processes to uphold company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Organization

Job description

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

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Job Description

The Restaurant Manager reports directly to the Director of Operations and collaborates with all departments and team members as needed.The Restaurant Manager is a hands-on position and must lead by example with enthusiasm, organization and understand the culture of hospitality.

The Restaurant Manager oversees the flawless execution of superior service at the restaurant and events and will be responsible for training all staff. They will be responsible for each meal period or event from start to finish.

The Restaurant Manager will ensure a great work environment, “touching” tables to ensure guest satisfaction, maintaining all sales, inventories/costs and upholding all company policies and standards, including safety and sanitation. In addition, a strong understanding of a la carte service, banquets and private events is required.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Uphold the Catalyst vision statement and standards
• Understands excellent service and the culture of hospitality
• Guide a team in order to execute a high level of service at every position consistently
• Lead by example, be proactive, positive and continue to cultivate our company culture
• Treats guests and all team members with respect and professionalism
• Passionate about food, beverage, service and hospitality
• Possesses excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills

ADMINSTRATIVE:

• Develop service standards for the restaurant
• Interview and hire employees that exemplify the Catalyst vision
• Terminate employees that fail to adhere to Catalyst standards and violate the Catalyst handbook.
• Train the Front of House Team according to standards and ensure FOH maintains standards
• Daily Closing Procedures (daily server tip outs, reconciling Daily Sales Report, daily log, etc.)
• Manage OpenTable, Toast
• Coordinate opening and closing procedures

OPERATIONS:

• Oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of all restaurant, banquet and service/storage areas
• Report and address maintenance issues
• Expedite meals when the chef steps away
• Liaison between the Front of the House and Back of the House
• Manage private event space for proper preparation and turnover for the next event as needed
• Effectively handle with staff queries and problems

GUEST RELATIONS:

• Act as the primary contact with guests in the dining room and for events
• Ability to resolve conflict while maintaining positive working relationships/mentoring line staff to do the same

BENEFITS:

• 401K
• Paid Vacation
• Holidays (we are closed for the following holidays unless there is an event):

New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Restaurants

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Medical insurance

401(k)

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