Lewis & Clark Hospitality (“Hospitality”) is a growing restaurant group that is committed to partnering with emerging brands, which already includes Hi-Pointe Drive In and Taco Buddha. Part of Lewis & Clark’s commitment is to support the growth of these brands by helping with Operational Excellence, Real Estate Development, HR, Accounting, and most importantly, people. We believe that most likely path to success is by building a People-Centric Business. Job Description This entry level position will be responsible for setting up and maintaining multiple software databases that support and help drive restaurant operations for multiple brands. Other responsibilities will range from small to large in-restaurant projects related to information technology software, hardware installation, product development, event support and operational training/support. Responsibilities

• Develop and support all restaurant projects from initiation to close and manage scope, develop timelines, and mitigate risks.
• Support senior managers with setting project goals and achieving project objectives.
• Responsible for data management, including data entry, maintenance, and the ability to identify trends and use the information to support operational decisions.
• Liaises with applicable areas of operations and senior managers to ensure timely and effective communication regarding the performance of multiple ongoing projects.
• Develop and design tools and excel spreadsheets that inform operations on performance and progress.
• Evaluates the financial impact related to assigned projects and effectively manages the budget.
• Organize and manage project meetings to discuss goals and assign tasks as needed.
• Streamline processes to produce more efficient progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Technical Expertise: Must have a good understanding of the technical aspects of the project and be able to communicate effectively with team members.
• Organization: Highly organized to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and resources simultaneously.
• Time Management: Able to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to ensure deadlines are met.
• Communication: Effective communicator to convey ideas, expectations, and information to leadership.
• Risk management: Identify potential risks and take measures to mitigate them before they can negatively impact operations.
• Problem-solving: Quickly identify and solve problems that may arise during a project.
• Adaptability: Adaptable and adjust plans and strategies to keep the project on track.
• Teamwork: Must be able to collaborate with leadership & operations to achieve project goals.
• Creativity: Bring new and innovative IT solutions that are in support of operations and reduce friction for the operators

Qualified Candidates

• Adaptive learner related to software and database management.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to work through ambiguity with diverse teams to deliver a program and related project plans that support company objectives.
• 2 years of restaurant experience minimum.
• 2 years of project management, including all elements of scope, time, cost, risk, quality, integration, and communications preferred.
• R365 Experience preferred.
• Toast POS & Management System experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Our offices are based in Clayton, and you will be expected to occasionally travel to the various restaurants. Do you have reliable transportation?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Louis, MO 63105