Restaurant Manager

 

Our Passion is Food!

At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!

Job Summary

Working as a Restaurant Manager you will be responsible for the effective execution of service in the restaurant. You will always ensure and implement the Standards of Excellence, as determined by the location, company and the client are met. This position will be in charge of leading and staffing the entire front of the house staff.  Additional responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

Key Responsibilities:  

• Hires, trains, and develops all FOH restaurant staff in fine dining service standards
• Maintains schedules, payroll and other administrative support
• Maintains food and beverage cost controls including inventory and pars
• Organizes and conducts pre-shift and departmental meetings daily
• Maintains communication with all departments to ensure customer service needs are met
• Creates seating charts and station assignments daily, following up with support staff of daily expected business
• Maintains all reservation systems and book to accommodate business demands
• Creates side work assignments and ensure completion with wait staff 
• Maintains highest level of client/guest satisfaction
• Maintains cleanliness and presentation of dining room area
• Ensures the highest level of service to clients and their guests
• Investigates and resolves all client/guest complaints in a timely, professional, respectful manner

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferably in hospitality, or equivalent fine dining experience
• Two to three years of upscale fine dining with at least one year of management experience
• Strong knowledge of current food, industry trends and fine dining points of service
• Cash handling and reconciliation of cash banks and POS systems
• Ability to hire, develop, train, coach and counsel hourly associates
• Ability to plan, market and implement special events/promotions
• Ability to monitor and track budgets and expenditures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of customer service techniques and current service standards
• Must be able to remain poised and focused 
• Knowledge of basic office programs, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, as well as reservations systems
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
• Professional appearance and demeanor required

 

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Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA.

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Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or