Restaurant Manager

Doubletree Newark Penn Station; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a passionate Restaurant Manager at a prominent establishment in Newark, New Jersey. This role involves leading a dedicated team to achieve culinary excellence while ensuring exceptional service standards. You will be responsible for all aspects of restaurant operations, including menu planning, staff management, and budget oversight. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a proven track record in restaurant management, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a high-demand market. Join a forward-thinking company and enhance your career in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Restaurant Manager is essential.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure food quality.
• Manage staff hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and monitor restaurant budget.

Skills

Restaurant Management

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Budget Management

Menu Planning

Union Management

Job description

Exciting opportunity for an energetic Restaurant Manager in Newark, New Jersey, who can appreciate representing an asset in a high demand market. Doubletree Newark Penn Station is searching for an experienced, passionate, Restaurant Manager with a proven track record that demonstrates passion and ability to drive the team to meet culinary goals. The Restaurant Manager is responsible for the restaurant kitchen/culinary department and operation. Responsibilities include the overall food preparation/service, for the restaurant and in-room dining, and providing the optimal service possible while operation within predetermined budgetary limitations. Responsible for menu planning and management responsibilities; cost control and maintenance of food cost; training and managing kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities. Must have experience in managing in a union workforce to be considered for this position.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organizes and conducts pre-shift meetings to review specials, menu changes, house counts, etc.
• Ensures that the restaurant and restaurant facilities are kept clean, well stocked and organized. Checks the maintenance of all equipment in the restaurant and schedules needed maintenance and repair.
• Circulates throughout the restaurant facilities and kitchen areas to visually monitor and take action to ensure food quality and service standards are met.
• Greets guests at tables to ensure complete customer satisfaction attention to guest needs.
• Ensures established cash handling procedures are utilized to accurately charge customers.
• Creates revenue forecasts and reports. Monitors restaurant budget.
• Oversees daily restaurant activities to include: serving tables, bussing tables, seating guests, room service and general clerical/cashier duties.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Food and Beverage Supervisor, Host, Server, Cashier.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs and tests for comprehension.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Ensure all services to members are conducted in a highly professional and efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have prior Restaurant Manager experience, required
• Proven leadership experience
• High work ethic and self-initiative
• Prior union experience, required

Source: Hospitality Online