Senior Restaurant Manager

King's Seafood Company • Carlsbad, CA

22d • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

King's Seafood Company is seeking an experienced, dynamic Senior Restaurant Manager for King's Fish House. The company describes King's Fish House as an upscale, polished restaurant environment focused on hospitality and quality products. The Senior Restaurant Manager is an integral member of the management team, leading front-of-house operations and partnering with the kitchen to deliver quality food and service. The role supports seamless service and develops and coaches the crew while serving as a leader of the restaurant, an ambassador for its products, and an executor of its hospitality standards.

The manager oversees daily restaurant operations, including food-product ordering and handling, guest relations, service standards, and the flow of business. The position also has responsibility for financial and crew-related operations and participates in scheduling, hiring, sales and marketing efforts, and product-quality oversight. The company describes opportunities to learn multiple aspects of restaurant operations and pursue further leadership development.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• Four years of experience as a manager in any industry.
• Two years of experience as a manager in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Flexible schedule; able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Good longevity in current and past positions.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds; 10–20 pounds is typical.
• Ability to carry items up to 120 feet.
• Ability to reach up to 6 feet; 4 feet is typical.
• Ability to work off counter heights of 36–42 inches.
• Ability to move through 24-inch aisles and spaces as small as 12 inches.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in a related field, such as business or hotel and restaurant management, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, including ordering, purchasing, receiving, storage, and preparation of food products, guest relations, business flow, and service standards.
• Oversee restaurant operations during business hours, remain active across the front desk, bar/lounge, kitchen, and main dining room throughout the dining period, and ensure service areas meet company standards, correcting issues as needed.
• Manage restaurant financial operations, including safe, change orders, bar banks, tip reconciliation, invoice coding, vendor calls, an operating account, and troubleshooting variances.
• Handle human-resource matters related to the crew.
• Maintain high standards and integrity, and interact professionally with crew members and guests.
• Resolve issues with a positive approach.
• Forecast product needs based on inventory counts.
• Write schedules for at least one workgroup: servers, bartenders, hosts, bussers, or supervisors.
• Participate in developing incentive programs and generating sales and marketing services.
• Ensure food products meet company recipe specifications for preparation and quality.
• Recognize and coach crew members.
• Make labor-management decisions during each shift.
• Participate in interviewing and selecting new crew members.
• Support seamless service, develop and coach the crew, and partner with the kitchen to deliver quality products and service to guests.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $80,000–$95,000 based on experience, plus realized bonus.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Dining discount for the employee and up to five guests.
• 401(k) with a match.
• Education reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Pet healthcare savings account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed