Restaurant Floor Manager (Breakfast)

Shelburne Farms•Shelburne, VT

152d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. We realize our mission by integrating three key areas of activity: our programs, place, and products. We are looking for someone passionate about working for a restaurant that is an integral part of the Farm’s mission by providing a space where the community can come together to enjoy delicious and thoughtfully sourced meals. The ideal candidate enjoys mentoring and learning from their staff to help them grow while fostering exceptional service and a warm, inviting atmosphere for all. This role plays a crucial part in creating a welcoming and inspiring dining experience for all guests, ensuring that every meal served contributes to our vision of a sustainable future.

Requirements

Proven experience in a leadership role, ideally within the hospitality field, dining or restaurant setting, but open to various leadership experiences.
Strong commitment to sustainability, where it intersects with the dining experience.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Inventory management experience
Experience with a Point of Sales system and online reservation systems.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

A passion for farm to table food and hospitality.
Experience using systems and tools such as Google Workspace (all Google Suite tools), event planning, point of sale, dining and room reservations.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of dedicated staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Lead by example and work side by side with your teams.
Facilitate ongoing training, be clear with directions, receptive and open to feedback, and patient as the team learns.
Value team members’ differences and thrive when working with a diverse team.
Ensure exceptional service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all guests.
Find creative solutions when difficulties arise, seeing unhappy guests as opportunities to find solutions and deepen relationships.
Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the dining experience, incorporating feedback from guests and staff.
Oversee daily operations of the dining room, including staff scheduling, inventory management, and adherence to health and safety regulations.
Assist the Food and Beverage Manager with maintenance of the POS system, updating of all menu items, generating & maintenance of daily reports and tip-pool.
Support with pre-season setup and postseason breakdown of pantry/dining room.
Lead the staff and promote continual sustainable dining room practices including waste reduction, compost and recycling, water-saving practices and reducing energy consumption.