Restaurant Manager

Próximo Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Próximo Fort Wayne is seeking a hands-on Restaurant General Manager to oversee all operations in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You will lead staff, ensure top guest service, and manage budgeting, scheduling, and profitability in a full-service setting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and at least 3 years as a salaried manager in fine or casual dining, with preferred experience in alcohol service and P&L oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 3 years as salaried manager in full-service dining.
• Experience with alcohol service desirable.
• Proven leadership and team motivation.
• Experience with P&L and sales building desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee every aspect of restaurant operations.
• Ensure excellent guest service meets or exceeds expectations.
• Ensure adequate staffing to meet guest needs.
• Manage day-to-day operations including P&L and financial reports.
• Develop annual operating budget with area supervisor; control costs.
• Operate in accordance with company policies and laws.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, and performance management.
• Handle invoices, reporting, and payroll duties.
• Manage all shifts; schedule, planning, and staffing.
• Maximize table turnover, sales per guest, and sales per hour.
• Enforce safe work behaviors.
• Monitor daily food and cleanliness standards.
• Meet restaurant P&L and expense goals.
• Promote suggestive selling.
• Maintain hospitable atmosphere.
• Prepare quarterly sales projections for area supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Coaching

Budgeting / P&L

Guest service

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive

Job Description

• Oversee every aspect restaurant operations.
• Ensures excellent guest service that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Ensures that the restaurant is adequately staffed to meet guest needs.
• Controlling day-to-day operations - profit & loss, by following cash control/security procedures, reviewing financial reports, and taking appropriate actions.
• Working with area supervisor to develop the restaurant's annual operating budget and control all profit and 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 and cleanliness.
• Maximizing table turnover, sales per guest, and sales per hour.
• Enforcing safe work behaviors to maintain a safe 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 action plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as salaried manager in full service, Fine or 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