Upscale Restaurant Manager - Roots Morristown

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Paid Vacation

Dining Discount

Career Progression

Job summary

Harvest Restaurants Group is looking for a passionate Manager to lead ROOTS in Morristown, NJ. In this role, you will oversee training and managing a Front of House team, ensuring high-quality guest experiences and adherence to standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, management experience, and a passion for hospitality. Benefits include salary based on experience, medical, dental, vision, and a four-day work week as long as revenue goals are met.

Qualifications

• 3 years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Serve Safe certification preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Train, schedule, and manage Front of House team.
• Monitor food and beverage preparation standards.
• Respond to guest inquiries and resolve concerns.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and regulations.
• Assist in managing restaurant financials and inventory.

Skills

Dependability

Communication skills

Time management

Hospitality

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Compeat

Google platform applications

Job description

Harvest Restaurants is seeking a highly motivated, passionate Manager to lead ROOTS. Come and be a part of our team. We have 14 Restaurants and counting!

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

Locations

• Morris Plains
• Morristown
• Princeton
• Berkeley Heights
• Westfield
• Summit
• Basking Ridge
• Ridgewood

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. You will be responsible for observing and monitoring 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 (very high) company standards, from the moment an ingredient arrives to the moment it hits the table.
• Set the example for service. You will be responsible for responding to guest inquiries, proactively supporting servers with guest interaction, maintaining a strong presence on the floor to anticipate and address issues, and investigating and resolving guest concerns.
• Set the example for compliance. You will be responsible for ensuring that the staff understands and follows all company standards and governmental regulations for food safety and service. You will also be responsible for adhering to all federal and state labor laws and resolving any building maintenance issues.
• Assist in monitoring the restaurants' financials. You will be responsible for supporting the GM in taking and maintaining inventory, making projections, creating budgets, managing P&L, reporting on financials, running payroll.

Requirements

• 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