Overview

Knowledge of

• Sanitation laws and regulations
• Safety laws and regulations
• Managing budgets and P&L statements
• Chicago restaurant and culinary scene

Skills & Responsibilities 

• Ensures all company policies and procedures are followed to produce a financially sound business atmosphere.
• Adheres to and is held accountable for the store specific budget. Line items to include:
  • Daily Sales – including event sales
  • Labor Cost
  • Food Cost
  • LBW Cost
  • Repair and Maintenance
• Is held accountable and must be able to answer to monthly P & L Statement.
• Responsible for the development of entire management team.
• Provides direction regarding operational and procedural issues.
• Provide direction to hourly employees regarding operational and procedural issues.
• Hiring guidelines and hiring profiles are in place for all departments.
• Ensures an accurate and up to date plan of restaurant staffing needs is complete.
• Ensures that all employees are certified in both Sanitation and/or BASSET Training where required by law.
• Ensures that proper documentation is filled out for all employee incidents.
• Ensures that all Management Checklists are completed for every shift to ensure that all policies and procedures are being followed in the day to day operations of the restaurant.
• Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents. Accident reports are filled out and transmitted in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all shifts are managed to include; daily decision making, proper scheduling, planning while upholding standards, product quality and cleanliness.
• Full working knowledge of Micros and Open table (where applicable).
• Communicates meeting notes from GM meeting to the management team.
• Ensures that all Marketing initiatives are fulfilled in accordance to Marketing Department directives.
• Responsible for all invoicing to be properly and timely imputed into system.

Position Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a management position for a high volume, fast paced restaurant; experience working in management for a lounge/club not required, but desirable
• Complete knowledge and understanding of local and state sanitation & safety laws and regulations
• Strong awareness of Chicago’s restaurant and hospitality scene
• Must have experience managing a team and able to properly communicate with and motivate staff
• Ability to balance venue operations responsibilities as well as administrative and accounting tasks
• Have strong attention to detail and must be very organized
• Ability to work late night and weekend hours
• Possess a strong work ethic, be honest, trustworthy and respectful towards peers, employees and guests
• Ability to balance venue operations responsibilities as well as administrative and accounting tasks
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work late night and weekend hours

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Create a positive working environment with high energy
• Honest and trustworthy
• Respectful
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Flexibility
• Demonstrate sound work ethics