Restaurant Manager

<h3>Company Description</h3><p>SLS Barcelona, a five-star urban resort of extraordinary experiences, brings a new variety of seaside glamour, indulgence and excellence to Barcelona’s waterfront district of Port Forum. Here the hallmarks of an SLS wonderland – playful ambiance, VIP treatment, and theatrical experiences - meet idyllic views to set a lavish stage for the extraordinary to unfold. The only 5-star hotel in the city to feature a terrace off every guestroom (471 in total), SLS Barcelona is all-encompassing in its delight, offering an array of exclusive amenities including rooftop dining and bars, three inviting swimming pools, a spacious 800 square-meter ballroom with abundant natural light, break out rooms catering to all size of meetings, a rejuvenating spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Say farewell to the ordinary, and hello to the extraordinary! </p><h3>Job Description</h3><p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join the opening team at SLS Barcelona. Under the guidance of the Head of Bars &amp; Restaurants, the Restaurant Manager directs the operations of the Food &amp; Beverage outlets within the hotel. The Restaurant Manager assures the restaurant’s service is true to the SLS brand by fostering a team culture in which its members feel empowered to make decisions and take responsibility for their workload and professional development.</p><p> </p><ul><li>Manage and oversee the entire restaurant operation.</li><li>Ensure the food &amp; beverage concept of the restaurant is well executed and expectations of guests and the team are accomplished whilst continually looking for areas to improve.</li><li>Continually update service offerings in line with trends and guest expectations.</li><li>Manage food &amp; beverage control including inventory, bar pars, costs controls, beverage potentials, mix of sales analysis for beverage, issue &amp; returns and food standards.</li><li>Ensure service and other standards according to SOPs are adhered to.</li><li>Ensure cash handling procedures are followed and all stock items are managed. </li><li>Ensure that the food &amp; beverage team is continually trained in product and menu knowledge.</li><li>Oversee the preparation and presentation of food &amp; beverages to meet set standards.</li><li>Oversee staff training and carry out on-the-job training where required.</li><li>Ensures that regular, on-going communication occurs in the restaurant.</li><li>Contributes to the hiring process, conduct performance appraisals, and make personnel-related decisions.</li><li>Ensures that food and beverage products are of the highest quality and presented effectively.</li><li>Supports the Head of Bars &amp; Restaurants in various administrative tasks, including departmental reports and strategic planning.</li><li>Establishes clear expectations and holds the food and beverage team accountable for exemplifying desired service standards.</li><li>Facilitates the integration of new hires into the department through orientation programs and tailored training initiatives to enable successful job performance.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p><strong>What we are looking for...</strong></p><ul><li>Degree with emphasis in Hospitality/Restaurants management.</li><li>+3 years experience in hospitality within hotels/restaurants with high volume of food &amp; beverage operations in a management role.</li><li>Proven team leader with a high level of energy and motivation with a proven track record of living the company's values.</li><li>Knowledge and experience in Spanish and Catalan tapas and cuisine</li><li>Proficient knowledge of computer systems such as: Microsoft Word, Excel &amp; Outlook is required</li><li>Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment and have a high level attention to detail</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in Catalan, Spanish and English.</li><li>Established network of professional contacts and proven experience in managing and expanding a client portfolio</li><li>You make people feel good - your team, guests and colleagues alike.  You make a positive impact.</li><li>You’re a strong team leader, a natural at managing and inspiring others in a way that gets the best out of them.</li><li>You are an excellent relationship builder, confident in working with other teams and leaders; you’re passionate about what we can achieve together.</li><li>You take ownership of important issues, solve problems, and make effective decisions.</li><li>You learn quickly and adapt to SLS’s unique culture.</li><li>You are humble and open to ideas. We leave our ego at the door and help get things done.</li><li>You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.</li><li>You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p><strong>What's in it for you... </strong></p><ul><li><p>Th