Restaurant Manager

Vpc-Pizza-Operating-Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Vision insurance

Job summary

VPC Pizza Management, LLC in Chicago, IL seeks a Restaurant Manager to supervise daily front of house and kitchen operations, including training, scheduling, and cost control. You will lead staff to deliver consistent service and uphold company standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage weekly schedules, oversee food, beverage and labor costs, and drive profitability while maintaining a safe, compliant workplace. This full-time role is based at Prudential Plaza, Chicago.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read and write English fluently.
• Minimum of one year’s supervisory experience.
• Ability to understand and implement cost controls.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.
• Sanitation Certification.
• Desirable: Spanish language ability.
• Desirable: Previous experience as bartender or server.
• Desirable: Experience with POS system Toast.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all booked activities, i.e., banquets and catering.
• Oversees & assists in the training and development of front of house and kitchen staff.
• Maintain effective internal controls within the restaurant.
• Responsible for maintaining budgeted financial goals to ensure maximum profitability.
• Maintains knowledge of local competition and general industry trends.
• Maintains existing programs and policies to ensure the highest possible quality of service.
• Maximizes sales potential through marketing efforts and programs.
• Responsible for supervising all staff service during scheduled shifts including mornings, afternoons and weekends.
• Oversees the standardization of portions used and assists in controlling food, beverage, and labor costs.
• Assists with creation of weekly work schedules as necessary.
• Handles Guest complaints and needs as necessary.

Skills

English fluency

Supervisory experience

Cost controls

Computer literacy

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Sanitation certification

Spanish language

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

Full time Management Prudential Plaza, Chicago, IL, US

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

FSLA Exempt Status

JOB OVERVIEW

The Restaurant Manager supervises the daily operations of the front of house and kitchen staff. Responsibilities include training, management of training and operational tools, support to staff, and creating a safe work environment. The Restaurant Manager implements and maintains a service and management philosophy which assists the Restaurant staff in achieving a standard of guest service that meet or exceed the company standards. Participates in weekly scheduling of staff and ordering of product.

SUPERVISES

All Restaurant Employees

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal Kitchen Staff, Bar Staff, Restaurant Staff and Corporate Office

External Restaurant Guests, Vendors, Health Department Inspectors and local businesses

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and /or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee possesses the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently, with or without, reasonable accommodation.

ESSENTIAL

• 1. Ability to speak, read and write English fluently.
• 3. Minimum of one year’s supervisory experience.
• 4. Ability to understand and implement cost controls.
• 5. Ability to use a computer.
• 6. Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.
• 7. Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.
• 8. Sanitation Certification

DESIRABLE

• 1. Minimum 1-3 years’ experience
• 2. Ability to communicate in a second language, preferably Spanish.
• 3. Previous experience as a bartender or server.
• 4. Previous experience with POS system, preferably Toast.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, such as reaching, extending arms over head, bending and stooping.
• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions.
• Sufficient manual dexterity in one hand to be able to grasp, load and carry trays.
• Repetitive hand motion for extended periods of time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates all booked activities, i.e., banquets and catering
• Oversees & assists in the training and development of front of house and kitchen Staff.
• Maintain effective internal controls within the restaurant.
• Responsible for maintaining budgeted financial goals to ensure maximum profitability.
• Maintains knowledge of local competition and general industry trends.
• Maintains existing programs and policies to ensure the highest possible quality of service.
• Maximizes sales potential through marketing efforts and programs.
• Responsible for supervising all staff service during scheduled shifts including but not limited to mornings, afternoons and weekends.
• Oversees the standardization of portions used and assists in controlling of food, beverage, and labor costs.
• Assists with creation of weekly work schedules as necessary.
• Handles Guest complaints and needs as necessary.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist with ordering of product.
• Assist with month-end inventories.
• Return business telephone calls and answer correspondence.
• Attend all required meetings

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

VPC Pizza Management, LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on the following protected classes: age (40 and older), race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.