DINING ROOM MANAGER- RUSTY BUCKET INDIANAPOLIS

Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

RUSTY BUCKET RESTAURANT AND TAVERN is seeking a Dining Room Manager to assist the General Manager with all aspects of restaurant operations in accordance with the company’s philosophy, culture, guidelines, and objectives. The manager maintains high standards for food production and presentation, sanitation, safety, and service, and oversees work assignments and evaluations while recommending personnel actions based on associate performance. The Dining Room Manager directly supervises Front-of-House associates and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. This includes interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, and addressing complaints and resolving problems. The role also supports the company’s culture and provides ongoing leadership and mentoring.

Requirements

  • Passionate leadership and interest in growing with the company’s concepts.
  • Commitment to excellence through exceptional hospitality.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Innovation and initiative.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain professional appearance, personal cleanliness, and proper uniform, and display confidence and a friendly disposition.
  • Maintain, support, and promote company culture and philosophies.
  • Ensure products are served according to proper specifications.
  • Maintain restaurant sanitation standards that exceed Health Department standards.
  • Lead and mentor hourly associates using tools such as to-do lists, job performance evaluations, and daily one-on-one meetings.
  • Understand and protect company financial assets.
  • Control costs and maximize revenues.
  • Communicate in a timely and professional manner with the five major groups the company does business with.
  • Comply with policies, procedures, and laws related to unemployment, food-handling sanitation, and alcohol service.
  • Familiarize newly hired Front-of-House associates with restaurant practices and oversee training of all Front-of-House associates.
  • Interview, hire, train, assign and direct work, appraise performance, reward and discipline associates, and address complaints and resolve problems.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth; 80% of positions are promoted from within.
  • Dining discounts at the company’s 60+ restaurants.
  • Health benefits for eligible associates.
  • Inclusive, fun, and creative environment.
  • Flexible scheduling.
  • Paid time off.
  • Restaurant closed on seven major holidays.
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