Restaurant General Manager

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants•Denver, CO

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About The Position

Create an exciting, innovative, and memorable dining experience for guests while leading a knowledgeable front-of-house team. Ensure staff are trained in service etiquette and product knowledge and make every effort to meet guest needs. The role oversees restaurant service performance, food production coordination, financial and marketing goals, cost control, employee development and training, restaurant cleanliness, and service employees. It also carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

At least 2 years of management experience in hospitality or a similar industry.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, and organizational ability.
Passion for creating and personalizing guest experiences.
Food Handler Certification, if applicable.
Flexible schedule and ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Restaurant, or Culinary Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate restaurant service performance daily and coordinate timely food production.
Participate in evaluating food products and kitchen employee performance, and in developing products consistent with the restaurant’s market position.
Develop the selection and pricing strategy for liquors and wines and supervise their procurement.
Assist the General Manager with developing annual financial objectives through the budget process.
Help achieve sales targets by executing and improving the annual marketing plan, responding to new opportunities, maintaining high operating standards, and effectively using marketing funds.
Help meet budgets through cost control, with consistent attention to cost of sales and payroll.
Communicate with management, employees, and accounting staff; identify developing personnel and provide necessary training as positions open.
Ensure personnel receive regular, timely, and honest performance evaluations through quarterly Kimpton Check-Ins.
Implement and conduct ongoing training programs for new and existing management and employee staff.
Coordinate with the General Manager and Chef to maintain daily cleanliness of the restaurant, kitchen, and service areas.
Supervise non-supervisory service employees.
Interview, hire, train, plan and assign work, direct employees, appraise performance, reward and coach employees, address complaints, and resolve problems.