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Job Description: Restaurant General Manager
Role Summary:
The Restaurant General Manager oversees all beverage-focused operations within the establishment. Leveraging their expertise in Wine and Spirits, they collaborate with the beverage team to craft a comprehensive Wine and Cocktail program. This role involves supporting the General Manager in recruitment, training, and supervision of restaurant operations. The Restaurant General Manager actively engages with guests on the floor to gather feedback.
Salary: $55K - $65K
Work Evenings
Responsibilities:
- Recruit, interview, hire, and train food & beverage staff
- Develop a beverage training program for new associates
- Update training materials in response to changes in the beverage program
- Engage with customers to build loyalty and address concerns
- Ensure compliance with current licenses, including health, safety, and liquor
- Enforce food control and safety regulations among staff
- Assist in creating staff schedules based on projected customer volume
- Design Wine and Cocktail programs and beverage menus for all outlets
- Analyze liquor costs versus sales to optimize bar profitability
- Ensure proper serving of wines in the correct temperature and glassware
- Adhere to health and safety regulations, making adjustments as needed
- Collaborate with liquor vendors on promotions and new products
- Manage beverage storage areas to maintain cleanliness and adequate stock levels
- Train wait staff on available wine selections
- Educate guests on wine offerings
- Organize periodic events like wine dinners and tastings
- Uphold standards for food handling, cleanliness, and safety
- Oversee beverage ordering and controls in alignment with the General Manager
- Implement positive and constructive staff accountability measures
- Negotiate with vendors, manage supplies, and oversee inventories
- Monitor staff labor punches and rectify errors promptly
- Assist in maintaining the Point of Sales System and potential system upgrades
- Contribute to budget management and understand financial reports
- Develop and update SOPs for operational processes and service standards
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- College graduate or equivalent work experience
- BASSET certification required; Additional steps necessary for Liquor License inclusion
- Sommelier certification level 1 required; higher levels preferred
Experience:
- 3-5 years in Bar Management, Beverage Management, Sommelier, or related roles in fine-dining establishments
- Proficiency in Micros system
- Expertise in fine dining, wines, and leadership in service
Skills:
- Strong verbal and communication skills
- Impeccable grooming standards
- Team player with problem-solving abilities
- Proficient in basic arithmetic
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk up to 8 hours daily
- Capable of bending, stooping, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds
- Comfortable pushing and pulling objects up to 50 pounds
We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities and maintaining a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment screening is mandatory, including background checks and E-Verify processes for eligibility to work in the US.
Meet Your Recruiter
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Kevin Phipps
Kevin, originally from Columbus, Ohio, discovered his passion while working part-time as a Front Desk Agent during college. After graduation, he swiftly climbed the ranks from Operations Manager to Director of Room Operations at a Las Vegas Marriott, then to an Assistant GM at a Hilton property in Dallas. He gained a taste for the Full-Service environment during a stint with Omni Hotels, leading to his role as General Manager at Mansfield National Golf Club, where he successfully elevated F&B sales and quality, garnering positive online reviews.
With a strong focus on generating sales, maintaining service standards, and tight P&L management, he moved through GM roles with Arcis Golf. Kevin later excelled in the role of General Manager of Weymouth Country Club, located just outside Cleveland, Ohio.
After a career in operations, Kevin now looks forward to connecting elite talent with world-class businesses.
Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States and Canada have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals.
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