Restaurant Manager - FOH - Upscale Casual

• Communicate the restaurant vision to all team members and lead by example; inspire the team with focused vision and direction.
• Oversee points of service throughout lunch / dinner service.
• Build and maintain relationships with guests, team members and senior management.
• Follow bar, beverage and wine control procedures.
• Provide general administrative support for the restaurant - may include payroll, new hire info and other responsibilities as directed.
• Show leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and wine.
• Demonstrate high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote furthering education and refinement.
• Conduct recruitment and selection, and training and development initiatives, as well as performance management and employee coaching - partner with Human Resources.
• Use conflict resolution and problem solving skills -partner with Human Resources.
• Assist with the tracking of sales, invoicing, and managing inventory.
• Accurately schedule FOH staff according to projected sales and volume.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll records.
• Strive for maximum efficiency and continual improvement of staff productivity.
• Participate on the Health & Safety Committee, ensuring that the Occupational Health & Safety Act and WSIB procedures are being followed.
• Ensure facility is well maintained, repaired and spotless at all times.
• Work with Senior Management to design and implement strategies to increase sales, and productivity and decrease loss and waste.
• Build relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Additional duties as assigned or required.

• Previous progressive management experience within comparable restaurant concepts
• Experience in premiere dining environments
• Self starter, flexible, and able to work independently
• Ability to multitask, and change priorities constantly as needed in a fast paced environment
• Refined business acumen
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Management, Food and Beverage Management and/or equivalent an asset

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