Upscale Restaurant Manager - Addams Tavern

Harvest Restaurants Group; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid vacation

Dining discount

Career progression

Job summary

Harvest Restaurants Group in Westfield is seeking a highly motivated Manager to lead their Front of House team. As Manager, you will be responsible for training, scheduling, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and preferred experience in restaurant management. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a four-day work week.

Qualifications

• 3 years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Serve Safe certification must be obtained within six months of employment.
• Dependable, honest, and professional attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Train, schedule, and manage the Front of House team.
• Monitor food and beverage preparation for quality.
• Respond to guest inquiries and resolve concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computers

Microsoft Office

Google platform applications

Job description

Overview

Harvest Restaurants is seeking a highly motivated, passionate Manager to lead our team. Come and be a part of our continued growth, with 14 Restaurants and counting!

See below for a link to Harvest's website.

https://harvestrestaurants.com/

Concepts include high-end steakhouse, farm-to-table, Italian, and new American!

Locations

• Connecticut
  • Darien – Our newest location, Roots Ocean Prime in Darien Connecticut is open and thriving!
• New Jersey
  • Morris Plains – Tabor Road Tavern and Grato
  • Morristown – Roots Steakhouse and Agricola
  • Princeton – Roots Ocean Prime, Agricola, Dinky Bar & Kitchen
  • Berkeley Heights – Trap Rock Brewery
  • Westfield – Addams Tavern
  • Summit – Roots Steakhouse, Huntley Taverne
  • Basking Ridge – 3 West
  • Ridgewood – Roots Steakhouse

Responsibilities

• Be a leader. Under the direction of the GM, you will be responsible for training, scheduling, and managing a Front of House team that aligns with our values. You must be able to clearly communicate and instruct the team in standards and steps of service to achieve consistent, high quality, memorable guest experiences.
• Set the example for quality. Observe and monitor food and beverage preparation methods, portion sizes, garnishing, and presentation to ensure that the quality of the food and beverages that we serve meets our company standards.
• Set the example for service. Respond to guest inquiries, proactively support servers with guest interaction, maintain a strong presence on the floor to anticipate and address issues, and investigate and resolve guest concerns.
• Set the example for compliance. Ensure that the staff understands and follows all company standards and governmental regulations for food safety and service. Also adhere to all federal and state labor laws and resolve any building maintenance issues.
• Assist in monitoring the restaurants' financials. Support the GM in taking and maintaining inventory, making projections, creating budgets, managing P&L, reporting on financials, running payroll.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and 3 years of restaurant management experience are preferred but not required.
• Serve Safe certification is preferred but not required. Certification must be received before the sixth month employment anniversary.
• You must be able to lift and carry at least 25 pounds and stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• You are dependable, honest, and professional.
• You have razor‑sharp attention to detail and communication skills.
• You have excellent time management, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills. You work well as part of a team and leave ego at the door.
• You are a crusader for great hospitality and strive to make every experience memorable.
• You see value in understanding and participating in the “business side” of the business, and you are able to perform fundamental business math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, and basic algebra.
• You’re familiar with the following tools and equipment: Computers, printers/copiers/scanners/fax machines, cash registers, carbonated beverage dispensers, cocktail shakers and accessories, blenders/juicers, cutlery, strainers, ice machines, etc.
• Familiarity with the following electronic systems is preferred but not required: Compeat, Payloicty, 7Shifts, Microsoft Office, and Google platform applications (i.e., Gmail, Calendar, Google Docs, etc).

Benefits

• Salary based on experience.
• Benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision (after 90 days)
• Paid Vacation
• Four Day week (every Month exception of holiday season, as long as revenue goals are met)
• Harvest Culture
• Dining Discount
• Career Progression