Restaurant General Manager

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants•Denver, CO

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, personnel development, training, cost control, cleanliness, and service operations. It also supports the General Manager with budgeting and sales-area financial targets, and supervises non-supervisory service employees.

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 selection and pricing strategies for liquors and wines and supervise their procurement.
Assist the General Manager in building annual financial objectives through the budget process.
Help meet sales-area financial targets by executing and improving the annual marketing plan, responding to new opportunities, maintaining high operational standards, and using marketing funds effectively.
Help meet budgets in all areas of cost control, with a consistent focus on cost of sales and payroll.
Communicate with management, employees, and accounting staff; identify personnel for development and provide necessary training as positions open.
Ensure personnel receive regular, timely, and honest performance evaluations through the quarterly Kimpton Check-In.
Implement and conduct ongoing training programs for new and existing management and employee staff.
Oversee daily restaurant cleanliness, coordinating kitchen cleanliness and service-area maintenance with the General Manager and Chef.
Supervise all non-supervisory service employees.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and coaching employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.