Restaurant Manager
About The Position
The Food and Beverage Manager at The Weekapaug Inn manages and organizes the activities of the restaurants, including in room Dining, the Bathhouse, Banquets and Pool services. Maintains the high-standards of food and beverage quality, service and merchandising to maximize profits. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and guest support-related tasks. This position requires to be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting a luxury food and beverage operation at a five-star level. This position is extremely hands-on, and the successful manager will understand the importance of floor presence during service.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- Proven ability to build and maintain good relationships with staff at all levels and departments.
- Ability to manage, train and schedule effectively a large seasonal arrival and departure of staff to ensure our five-star standards are met.
- Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous, and challenging tasks effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy under pressure of tense/challenging situations.
- Fluency in English both verbally and in writing.
- Uphold the Company standards, policies, and procedures.
- Prioritize and organize tasks and work area.
- Ability to remain calm and resolve problems using good judgement as interpreted by the management.
- Follow directions.
- Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
- Maintain confidentiality of guest/staff information and pertinent hotel data.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a luxury hospitality setting and a five-star environment is preferred.
- Banquet and function experience preferred.
- 1-year previous luxury hotel operations experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensures the timely completion of certain management duties (scheduling, payroll, inventories, and other administrative duties).
- Ensures all staff are properly trained and held accountable for following Forbes, and Relais & Chateaux standards.
- Provide coverage of floor shifts across all outlets.
- Oversee service standards throughout the food and beverage department to ensure a consistent guest experience at a high-quality level.
- Assess staff performance, produce reports, and examine the activities logbook, assigning tasks appropriately and implementing control schedules daily.
- Ensures staff create a positive memorable experience for our guests.
- Conduct daily shift briefings.
- Ensures proper cash/credit card handling procedures and operating standards are followed.
- Assist with special projects as requested.
- Ensures that staff follow the company policies including grooming, appearance, and dress code.
- Ensure that bars and lounges are clean and stocked.
- Ensure that room service orders are executed promptly and that they comply with the required standards.
- Manage the performance evaluation cycle with all hourly staff, identifying areas for development and training needs, and ensures that this training is effective.
- Responsible for practicing, managing, and promoting the Company’s Statement of Purpose, Service Excellence Pillars, and Declarations so that it becomes an intricate part of the everyday operation.
- Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to the Company’s sustainability programs.
- Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope, and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
