Restaurant Manager

Wet Willie's; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wet Willie's in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a dynamic Restaurant Manager to oversee restaurant operations. The ideal candidate will ensure exceptional guest service and manage staffing to meet needs. The role also includes controlling profit & loss, and financial responsibilities, while creating a welcoming atmosphere.

The successful applicant will have at least 2 years of experience managing a full-service dining environment and a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Opportunities for advancement are available for passionate leaders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a salaried manager in full-service casual dining.
• Experience with alcohol-serving facilities is desirable.
• Record of maintaining high standards in cleanliness and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee restaurant operations and ensure excellent guest service.
• Control P&L, budgeting, and staffing to meet guest needs.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate team members.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service

Financial management

Team coaching

Sanitation standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job 152198 - Restaurant Manager
Fort Wayne, IN

• Oversee every aspect of restaurant operations
• Ensures excellent guest service that exceeds expectations.
• Ensures that the restaurant is adequately staffed to meet guest needs.
• Controlling day-o-day operations - profit & loss, by following cash control/security procedures, reviewing financial reports, and taking appropriate actions.
• Working with direct supervisor to develop the restaurant's annual operating budget and control all profit & loss centers, including food, beverage, supply, utility and labor costs.
• Operating the business in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws.
• Will directly impact interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Responsible for all financial (invoices, reporting) and personnel/payroll related administrative duties, completed accurately, on time and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage all shifts, which include daily decision -making, staff support, scheduling and planning while upholding standards, product quality, cleanliness and making regulars
• Maximizing table turnover, sales per guest, and sales per hour
• Enforcing safe work behaviors to maintain asafe environment for both guests and crew members.
• Monitor daily activities to ensure quality food and cleanliness standards.
• Meet the restaurant's P&L and expense goals
• Promoting suggestive selling techniques.
• Maintaining professional behavior while creating a warm, fun, friendly and hospitable atmosphere.
• Prepare quarterly sales and projections for area supervisor approval including follow up on store actions plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 ears of experience as salaried manager in full service, casual dining
• Experience with full service alcohol serving facility desirable
• Record of maintaining high standards in restaurant cleanliness, sanitation, food quality, and guest satisfaction
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching, directing, and motivating a team
• Some exposure to P&L and sales building highly desirable

If you are a leader who has a strong desire to be a mentor to teammates, is passionate about food, craft beer and wine, has a sincere desire to "WOW" guests and create unforgettable dining experiences then we would like to talk. Candidates will be involved in all aspects of operations, mentorship of team members, service and guest interaction in accordance to standards. There are opportunities for future advancement and the perfect candidate would be the individual completely open to guidance while still chomping at the bit to earn the "highest" position that may take them to newer locations as we expand.

Candidates for all positions will possess humility, respect and integrity.