Senior Restaurant Manager

Water Grill Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and established restaurant group as a Senior Restaurant Manager, where your leadership will shape guest experiences and drive operational excellence. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, dining discounts, and 401k matching. With a focus on quality and service, you'll be instrumental in leading a talented team, managing daily operations, and ensuring that every guest receives exceptional service. If you have a passion for hospitality and a track record of success, this is your chance to thrive in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Dining Discount

401k with Match

Education Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Healthcare Savings Account

Qualifications

• 4+ years of management experience in any industry.
• 2+ years managing in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and manage staff in a high-volume restaurant.
• Handle financial operations and ensure service standards are met.

Skills

Restaurant Management

Financial Management

Guest Relations

Team Leadership

Inventory Management

Education

College Degree in Business or Hospitality

Job description

For over 25 years, Water Grill has satisfied the palates of seafood lovers in Southern California. Hailed as "the best seafood in Southern California" by the internationally recognized Zagat Guide, Water Grill consistently offers dazzling fish preparations of superior quality and freshness.

Here's What We'll Bring To The Table for Senior Restaurant Manager :

• Competitive Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 based on experience + realized bonus
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Dining Discount for you and up to 5 guests
• 401k with a Match
• Education Reimbursement
• Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, and Pet Healthcare Savings Account

Our managers are held to high standards with clear expectations to lead the restaurant, serve as ambassadors of our product, and execute hospitality seamlessly. As the Restaurant Manager, you will be an integral part of our management team, supporting our service and developing your crew. You will be the expert for front-of-house operations and partner with the kitchen to deliver quality products and service to each guest.

Once hired, you will join a stable company with a proven track record of developing successful operators over the past 30+ years. You will receive comprehensive training in financial management, quality assurance, daily operations, and leadership. You'll have the opportunity to learn all aspects of restaurant operations, from sophisticated systems to managing a product-centric menu and behind-the-scenes processes of creating innovative restaurant concepts.

Your career path is driven by your goals, and we are committed to providing all necessary tools to reach any level of leadership you desire. A successful manager with us is "standards-driven" and vigilant, demonstrating high integrity in their work. They interact professionally with team members and guests and approach issue resolution positively.

• Oversees daily operations, including ordering, purchasing, receiving, storage, and preparation of food, guest relations, business flow, and service standards.
• Manages the flow of business during operating hours by being active across all areas of the restaurant to ensure standards are met and issues are addressed promptly.
• Handles financial operations such as safe management, change orders, bar banking, tip reconciliation, invoice coding, vendor communication, and troubleshooting variances.
• Coordinates all human resources related to the crew.
• Forecasts product needs based on inventory counts.
• Creates work schedules for at least one team: servers, bartenders, hosts, bussers, or supervisors.
• Contributes to developing incentive programs and sales/marketing initiatives.
• Ensures all food products meet company recipe and quality standards.
• Recognizes and coaches crewmembers.
• Makes labor management decisions each shift.
• Participates in interviewing and selecting new staff.

Essential Skills / Experience :

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum of four years' experience as a manager in any industry.
• At least two years' experience managing in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• College degree in business, hospitality, or related field preferred.
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proven longevity in previous positions.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., with typical lifts of 10-20 lbs.
• Ability to carry loads up to 120 feet.
• Reaching up to 6 feet tall, with typical reach of 4 feet.
• Work at counter heights of 36-42 inches.
• Navigate through 24-inch aisles and spaces as narrow as 12 inches.

Application Deadline :

• All applications must be received within 3 weeks of the job posting or before (insert date).