Assistant Restaurant Manager

Splendido • Tucson, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Restaurant Manager works closely with the Restaurant Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, support and develop team members, and provide residents and guests with a welcoming dining experience. The role includes managing reservations, coordinating service flow, responding to resident feedback, and supporting special events. This is a full-time, hourly position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Progressive experience in an upscale restaurant and/or Life Plan community.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and make independent decisions.
• Proficiency with Windows applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Point-of-Sale systems.
• Knowledge of job-related federal, state, and local regulations to ensure a safe and clean dining environment.
• Certification in food safety/sanitation and BASSET.
• English language proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in culinary or hospitality management.
• Knowledge of online ordering and online reservations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager on selecting, orienting, scheduling, training, and managing the performance of restaurant team members.
• Manage the reservation system and assign server sections for meal periods that require reservations.
• Maintain an even flow of guests into the restaurant to support a positive experience and quality food service.
• Supervise service to ensure residents, guests, family members, and staff receive quality dining service.
• Inspect workstations to confirm assigned side work is complete.
• Respond to resident feedback and address concerns in a timely, professional manner.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with the Restaurant Manager, Director of Food & Beverage, and Executive Chef; share food comments and suggestions with the Executive Chef.
• Work with restaurant management to support budgetary compliance.
• Help manage and maintain equipment needed to operate the restaurants at or above Mather service standards.
• Coordinate and execute theme meals and functions, including related billing processes, and provide timely, accurate information to the Restaurant Manager to support billing and resident satisfaction.
• Identify areas for improvement, propose solutions, and participate in data collection and process changes through the Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation/personal days, sick days, and holidays; the plan accrues as earned and rolls over year to year.
• 401(k) program with per-pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution, available to team members age 21 or older.
• Convenient, subsidized parking or public transportation for certain locations.
• Wellness Spending Account with up to $300 annually for wellness-related expenses.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for benefits-eligible team members.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Extended illness benefits.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance for benefits-eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED