General Manager

Acme Ventures•Santa Barbara, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Acme Hospitality owns and operates a collection of highly acclaimed and award-winning food & beverage concepts and boutique hotels throughout California. Loquita showcases authentic Spanish food including hot and cold tapas, wood-fired grilled seafood and meats, and seasonal paella. The Mediterranean climate and terroir of Santa Barbara County mirror that of Spain, making the translation of locally sourced produce, meats and seafood an ideal match. The wine list is comprised almost entirely of Spanish wines with exceptional local wines that pair well with the cuisine. Loquita’s cocktail list showcases Spanish vermouths, farmers’ market Sangria, hand-crafted cocktails and a rotating selection of Spain’s king of cocktails, the Gin Tonic. As the General Manager of the restaurant, you are responsible for all Culinary and Front of House operations. The position of General Manager is truly about being a dynamic team leader and setting a positive tone for the entire restaurant to ensure that the operation is running efficiently, profitably and delivering the highest level of hospitality.

Requirements

2-4 years in related position required in an upscale restaurant setting
Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices.
Excellent knowledge of Operations Systems.
Excellent communication skills.
A strong and committed work ethic with an ever-present enthusiasm.
Food Handler Manager Card

Nice To Haves

Hospitality or Culinary Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for development, oversight, and execution of operations.
Support and oversee management in running all aspects of the restaurant.
Increase overall sales and profitability and exceed budgeted financial benchmarks.
Maintain a level of professionalism that proudly reflects the Acme brand.
Maintain a positive and respectful work environment at all times.
Hire qualified team members who reflect our brand.
Lead, train, motivate and mentor all team members.
Maintain a positive relationship and establish open lines of communication between BOH and FOH.
Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization of the kitchen.
Set the tone for the staff every shift for service.
Follow all Acme systems and policies.
Comply with all applicable laws and guidelines in respect to federal, state and local agencies.
Ensure that all food and beverage is outstanding, keeping with our brand and consistent in presentation and taste within the Acme standards, maintaining core recipes, changing menus seasonally, costing product.
Ensure proper staffing of all FOH & BOH positions of the operation.
Oversight of hiring, training and performance management.
Deliver the Acme culture to your entire team.
Daily coaching and side-by-side development is at the core of our brand, and is essential to our restaurants executing at a consistent high level.
Manage maintenance and cleanliness in coordination with the DRO & Executive Chef.
Follow all Health Department requirements and standards.
Get to know our guests and the greater community by participating in media events, taking time to meet and develop relationships with guests, leading by example.
Consistently hold team members accountable to the policies and standards of Acme Hospitality while also delivering and fostering a supportive culture.
Never ignore situations and always take corrective action in a way that builds respect and the strength of the overall team.
Collaborate with the Marketing Team on initiatives, collateral, social media, local trends and special events.