Restaurant Floor Manager

Loquita•Santa Barbara, CA

8h•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, creating hospitality experiences that inspire people, create a sense of camaraderie, and make people happy. Loquita, one of their concepts, 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. Acme Hospitality is committed to providing their team members with a work environment and experience they can be proud of, guided by Core Values of Delivering Excellence, Embrace Originality, Act with Integrity and Celebrate Community. As the manager of the restaurant, you are responsible for all restaurant activities and the guest experience, acting as 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

A strong and committed work ethic with an ever-present enthusiasm.
A passion for work and knowledge of food and beverage.
Ability to lead and take pride in teaching others.
Honesty and integrity.
Ability to multitask under pressure with a smile.
A true team player, proactive and always going above and beyond.
An eye for detail, cleanliness and organization.
Humility and willingness to learn and get better.
Ability to make appropriate decisions in adverse situations.
Ability to question, bring ideas to the table, and desire to make changes for improvement.
3-5 years in related positions.
Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices.
Excellent knowledge of Operations Systems.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Hospitality or Culinary Degree

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 the 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 front of house.
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.
Manage store sales and budgets, driven by weekly Ops statement.
Ensure proper staffing of all FOH positions.
Work closely with the General Manager in hiring, training and performance management.
Deliver the Acme culture to the entire team through daily coaching and side-by-side development.
Manage maintenance and cleanliness in coordination with the GM & Executive Chef.
Follow all Health Department requirements and standards.
Engage with guests and the community by participating in media events, meeting and developing relationships with guests, and leading by example.
Consistently hold team members accountable to company policies and standards while fostering a supportive culture.
Take corrective action in a way that builds respect and team strength.