Restaurant Manager

Settlers Hospitality•Scranton, PA

17h

About The Position

Settlers Hospitality is a collection of hospitality brands that includes boutique hotels, diverse restaurants, distinctive event venues and lifestyle offerings. Our key operating philosophy is to provide an independent and authentic experience that is guest focused and locally flavored. The group’s core mission focuses on the guest experience while incorporating a high standard of hospitality. We are hiring a Restaurant Manager to join our team of hospitality professionals at Ale Mary's in Scranton, Pa. This is a hands-on, front-of-house position with at least 90% of your time spent supervising the restaurant and bar and sales calls for current and potential clients, or in a server, host, or bartender capacity, as business needs require. The right candidate will have a great attitude with an ownership and problem-solving mindset, model best practices, and actively coach and train team members. A dedication to serving world-class food is of utmost importance. Strong time and schedule management skills are essential. Knowledge of food, wine, cocktails, QSR and craft beer is expected, with at least some casual and QSR dining experience. Should have RAMP Manager certification or able to complete within 30 days of hire. ServSafe certification is a plus. Candidate must be a true hospitality-oriented person, and have high standards. Daily, consistent and positive interaction with guests is expected. This is a great opportunity to lead in the local restaurant scene!

Requirements

5 years of experience managing restaurants preferred
HIgh school diploma
RAMP Manager certification or willingness to obtain
ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain
Strong commitment to excellence in customer service
Excellent communication skills
Positive attitude and commitment to do whatever it takes
Demonstrated ability to manage sales, labor costs, COGs
Must be able to work nights, holidays, and weekends
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Commitment to and knowledge of NEPA sourced food and beverage preferred
Proficiency in Open Table, Paylocity, Symphony preferred

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of restaurant and wholesale operation
Collaborate with senior directors to establish vision and launch restaurant and wholesale accounts
Collaborate with other property managers to execute project launch
Partner with Senior Director of F&B to lead sales strategy and achieve financial targets
Hire, train, and supervise a restaurant and bar staff to ensure the flawless execution of fine dining standards across all day parts, including working opening and closing shifts or covering staff absences when necessary
Ensure proper food handling, alcohol management, cash handling, and workplace safety
Perform the role of host, server, barista, cashier and/or bartender when business needs require
Assist guests with advance orders and honoring special requests, finding ways to maximize guest count while preserving the quick service dining experience.
Address and resolve customer concerns, finding opportunities to ‘surprise and delight’ guests
Demonstrate excellent communication skills; be responsive to phone calls, texts, and emails
Troubleshoot problems with point-of-sale systems
Establish and maintain the order and inventory of alcohol.
Ensure compliance standards are met for all aspects of restaurant
Develop and execute a sales plan to meet or exceed budget
Assume full responsibility for Entire P and L and the locations profitability.
Collaborate and work with the culinary teams to achieve the vision for the concept and wholesale programs
Manage staffing and scheduling including assisting in payroll preparation, in part by ensuring staff is properly clocking in/out and schedules are adhered to and labor costs are maintained within budget
Manage financial results for expenses such as COGS on food, retail and beverages, Front of House (FOH) labor %s and bar/restaurant supplies within company and industry standards
Grow guest counts through exceptional service, word-of-mouth advertising, sales blitzing and community engagement
Performing Manager on Duty (MOD) coverage
Lifting, bending, pushing, pulling up to 50 pounds
Executing other related duties as assign or needs require
Make all systems scalable to operate multiple locations
Develop, track and initiate a wholesale sale strategy with regular emphasis on maintaining existing accounts and building new accounts
Executing other related duties as assign or needs require