Restaurant Manager - Millburn, United States - Ruths Chris

Description

** Restaurant Manager**

**Job Category****:** Non-Tipped Employee **Requisition Number****:** RESTA005188 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

***Urgently Hiring***

Get ready for the BEST JOB you ever had

**What We Offer:** Flexible and predictable scheduling, competitive pay, significant Team Member discounts, competitive health and vacation benefits, an inclusive work environment committed to diversity, structured career development, and growth opportunities.

**What We Ask**: Come to work each shift with a great attitude and ready to contribute to the success of the team, be willing to learn from your Coach how to excel at your job, and work with us to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and is able to experience the *Sizzle* that is the Ruths Chris experience.

We are looking forward to talking with you.

**ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

Provides on-going coaching and appropriate progressive discipline to all Team Members in the restaurant, managing appropriate documentation and ensure each Team Member has clarity around their current level of performance.

Increases sales in the restaurant by providing the highest levels of uncompromising quality of food, beverage, reception, greeting, seating and service.

Supervises day-to-day operations to ensure all standards of RCSH quality and service are achieved during each shift.

Conducts first interviews and recommends hires to General Manager and Chef.

Provides orientation and training according to all RCSH training systems, standards and manuals for new hires.

Constructs the weekly work schedule to meet the demands of the business.

Supervises operations and Team Members to ensure that all cleaning, maintenance, housekeeping and side work duties are accomplished in line with operations standards.

Proactively communicates to General Manager and other members of the management team to share and convey information regarding the restaurant. Ensures there are no surprises.

Maintains familiarity with all national, state, and local safety, health, and sanitation standards and ensures all Team Members are following guidelines appropriately.

Performs effectively in both the FOH and BOH rotation as scheduled.

Additional duties as assigned.

***FOH Rotation***

Supervises the Bar, Host, Servers, Bussers, and Food Runners.

Generates maximum financial performance of beverage operations to include responsibility for generation of revenue and effective cost controls. Sets, submits, and achieves operating budgets, under the guidance of the General Manager on a monthly basis; which includes sales, cost of sales, liquor, beer, wine, labor, operating supplies, etc.

Develops accurate and aggressive short- and long-term financial objectives relating to liquor, beer and wine sales.

Sets par and inventory levels for all beverage items, bar supplies, glassware, small wares and equipment to ensure correct quantities for the day-to-day business. Conducts bar inventories on a monthly basis.

Correctly orders liquor, beer, wine, bar supplies, glassware, small wares and other bar equipment to ensure effective bar operations.

Works as a floor manager during each meal period to, support the service staff, ensure the highest levels of quality and service. Visits tables and interacts with guests, monitors proper front door procedures, reservations, seating and greeting, resulting in effective control of the low of our guests. In the absence of the General Manager, operates as the manager-on-duty for the shift.

Conducts pre-shift line-up meetings with all Front-of-the House staff prior to the beginning of each shift to ensure the restaurant is ready for service. Communicates special information and maintains on-going communication with staff.

Conducts on-going Front-of-the House staff meetings to provide continuous training and development in the areas of service, suggestive selling and sales techniques for liquor, beer and wine sales, safety, security and sanitation.

Manages all Private Dine (both virtual and in-person) events in the restaurant, coordinating with Sales to contact the Guest, review all event requirements, ensure coordination with Kitchen, staffing, overseeing the event, providing coaching to the event team, and debriefing with the Host of the event.

Coordinates event menus with the Chef to ensure proper inventories and item availability.

Seeks and receives referrals from all private dining and catering clients.

Conducts Prospect Visits by hosting in house tours for potential clients.

Understands and utilizes Gather to track all incoming leads and events to support.

Monitors, manages, and ensures 100% adherence to all Front-of-House health and safety standards required by national, state, and local jurisdictions to ensure the safety and comfort of all Guests and Team Members.

***BOH Rotation***

Assists Chef in all responsibilities

Conducts thorough walk-through of operation prior to opening each day.

Performs weekly inventory and correctly place and receive orders for meat, seafood, poultry, dairy, produce and other kitchen operating supplies.

Conducts line check prior to service to ensure quality product and preparations.

Expedites orders at the window; monitor timing, temperature and food quality.

Tracks product usage and prepares daily prep sheets according to established par and inventory levels, based upon product shelf life, to ensure sufficient quality, quantity and back-up for the days business.

Supervises the Line and Prep Cooks.

Performs restaurant food preparation (daily raw prep, cooked prep and/or butchering) and supervises the cooks line (as the Pantry, Broil, Sides Cook or Expediter) in the absence of the Chef.

Facilitates BOH staff meeting as needed prior to shift to cover special needs, events and or issues for the day. Communicates special information and maintains on-going communication with the staff.

Provides back up at each station as necessary.

Supervises the kitchen operations, food quality and preparation, and staff job performance in the absence of the Chef.

Reviews sales and assist the Chef in achieving food, labor and other operating expense budgets.

Inspects equipment and identify maintenance issues.

Monitors, manages, and ensures 100% adherence to all Front- and Back-of-House health and safety standards required by national, state, and local jurisdictions to ensure the safety and comfort of all Guests and Team Members.

**COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:**

*Drive for Results*

Sets clear expectations for desired outcomes, results, and performance

Works through others to achieve results, coaching for results, upholding uncompromising high standards for performance and results

Listens effectively and fosters open communication, demonstrates patience and understanding

Handles performance issues in a tough but fair manner

Celebrates success and rewards achievements

*Makes Good Decisions*

Balances concern for Guests, Team Members, and RCSH in decision-making

Attends closely to details, anticipating and catching issues before they become large problems

Evaluates options and impact in order to make the best decisions, using *The Sizzle* as a filter in decision-making

*Anticipates and Leads Change*

Identifies opportunities to grow the business

Leads others to execute changes that take advantages of identified opportunities

*Develops Self and Others*

Effectively selects and trains Team Members

Develops others in their current role and prepares them for additional responsibility

Focuses on personal development, actively pursuing a development plan

Works well with others; builds mutual respect, confidence, and trust in relationships

*Guest First Mindset*

Demonstrates a Guest first mindset, placing a high priority on the Guest experience

Interacts regularly with Guests, demonstrating a genuine interest