Terrain Cafe | Assistant Manager | Westport

Menus and Venues • Westport, CT

3d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for daily restaurant operations and actively ensuring a superior guest experience through excellent service. Supports the General Manager and entire team by organizing, planning and directing activities in all aspects of dining room service, front of house and beverage programming.

Requirements

• 4-5 years restaurant experience
• 1 year management experience
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)
• Ability to reach, bend and stoop
• Working knowledge of alcohol, coffee and beverage programs with a passion for creating beautiful lattes and standout cocktails.
• Driven to lead a team of committed coworkers with an entrepreneurial spirit to reach targeted goals.
• Strong communication, listening skills and emotional intelligence.

Nice To Haves

• An ultimate people-person, who elevates the customer experience through genuine connection and guest interactions.
• Motivated, hard working and inspired by our horticultural surroundings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting and meeting daily restaurant operations to ensure a superior guest experience in our dining room
• Collaborate with the General Manager in analyzing and recommending methods drive sales, manage profitability, fulfill operating hours to include all controllable spending (payroll, COGS, invoicing)
• Manage beverage program; maintain relationships with purveyors, manage and submission of inventory, participation in menu development
• Assists the General Manager in hiring, training, developing, scheduling and evaluating employees through daily line-up, staff programs and daily evaluation of restaurant service performance
• Enforces company standards, policies, and procedures, including sanitation, safety, dress codes, and cash handling
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback; effectively responds to and handles guest issues and complaints at all times acting as a brand ambassador
• Encourages a positive work environment for all staff

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• PTO
• generous employee discounts
• retirement savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed