Senior Restaurant Manager

4 days ago


Costa Mesa, California, United States Water Grill South Coast Plaza Full time

About Water Grill South Coast Plaza

We are a renowned seafood restaurant with a rich history of serving high-quality dishes to our customers. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service and creating a memorable dining experience.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Restaurant Operations Leader to join our team at Water Grill South Coast Plaza. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our restaurant, ensuring seamless service, and developing and coaching our crew.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operations Management
    • Oversee the daily operations of the restaurant, including ordering, purchasing, receiving, storage, and preparation of all food products.
    • Ensure the flow of business during business hours, being active in all areas of the restaurant, including the front desk, bar/lounge, kitchen, and main dining room.
    • Walk the building to ensure all areas of service are being met to company standards and course correct when needed.
  • Financial Management
    • Responsible for the financial operations of the restaurant, including accuracy of safe, change orders, and bar banks, reconciliation of tips, coding invoices, and calling vendors when needed.
    • Manage one operating account and troubleshoot variances.
  • Human Resources
    • Responsible for all human resource-related activities, including forecasting the need for product based on inventory counts, writing schedules for at least one workgroup, and participating in interviews and selection of new crew.
  • Quality Assurance
    • Ensure that all food products meet company recipe specifications for preparation and quality.
  • Leadership
    • Recognize and reward crew members for their achievements.
    • Makes labor management decisions each shift.

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 full-service, high-volume restaurants.
  • College degree in a related field, such as business or hotel and restaurant management, preferred.
  • Flexible schedule required, able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Good longevity in current and past positions.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., 10-20 is typical.
  • Ability to carry up to 120 feet.
  • Ability to reach up to 6 feet, 4 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.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, paid vacation and sick days, dining discount for you and up to 5 guests, 401k with a match, education reimbursement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and pet healthcare savings account.



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