Upscale Restaurant Manager - Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits after 90 days

Paid Vacation

Four Day work week

Dining Discount

Career Progression

Job summary

Harvest Restaurants Group in New Jersey is seeking a passionate Manager to lead its team and ensure high-quality guest experiences at its restaurants. Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining food quality, addressing guest inquiries, and assisting in financial monitoring.

Preferred candidates will have restaurant management experience and strong attention to detail. Benefits include medical and dental after 90 days, paid vacation, and a dining discount. Be a part of a rewarding career with Harvest!

Qualifications

• 3 years of restaurant management experience preferred but not required.
• Serve Safe certification preferred, must earn within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and stand/walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train Front of House team in quality service standards.
• Ensure that food and beverage quality meets company standards.
• Address guest inquiries and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist in monitoring financials, inventory, and budgeting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Hospitality

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Compeat

Payloicty

7Shifts

Google platform applications

Job description

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 & Grato
• Morristown – Roots Steakhouse & Agricola
• Princeton – Roots Ocean Prime, Agricola, Dinky Bar & Kitchen
• Berkeley Heights – Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery
• Westfield – Addams Tavern
• Summit – Roots Steakhouse, Huntley Tavern
• Basking Ridge – 3 West
• Ridgewood – Roots Steakhouse

Responsibilities

• Be a leader. At Harvest Restaurants, we are dedicated to creating a work environment where our team is set up for success, feels inspired to come to work every day, and has a great time doing so. 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