Job description

Assistant Restaurant Manager Job Requirements:

• Develops and maintains an inviting environment, with superior associates, dedicated to an attentive, distinctive experience for lunch, dinner, bar, etc.

• Supervises, disciplines, and motivates associates. Trains associates on newest product and service knowledge

• Consistently comes up with product and service improvements as well as ways to generate new business

• Keeps records of regular customers, their eating habits and special requests

• Controls/ maximizes seating of the restaurant/bar while maintaining high quality service

• Ensures the correct and consistent service techniques for various meal periods will be demonstrated by all associates

• Anticipates all materials and supplies and assures their availability

• Controls usage of all food and beverage items and appropriate usage of equipment and tools

• Observes daily conditions of physical facilities and equipment across all F&B outlets; makes recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed

• Assists in supervising staff and operations across all food and beverage outlets

• Communicates with other departments to ensure a supporting team of professionals

• Assist with responsibilities and duties in other departments and as assigned by the GM

• Ensures a safe working environment for all associates 

• Develops hourly associates for future advancement

• Thorough understanding of all food and beverage items offered, including ingredients, allergens, methods of preparation and proper service

• Expert knowledge of wines and spirits

• Completes and conducts performance evaluations for associates as delegated by the GM

• Maintains a daily log for communication between management team

• Assists with counting inventory as delegated by the GM

• Thorough understanding of POS system, ringing, printing and closing checks as well as creating or editing buttons

• Recognizes and addresses potential intoxicated, disruptive or undesirable guests

• Properly handles and reports associate and guest accidents

• Move throughout facility and kitchen areas to visually monitor and take action where needed

• Touching tables to ensure guest satisfaction

• Ensures food and beverage quality standards are met and comply with health department safety standards

• Follows proper cash handling procedures 

• Outstanding verbal and multi-tasking skills

• Maintain a good working relationship with other associates by promoting teamwork and fostering a harmonious working climate and positive work ethic

Additional Requirements:

• 2 years of food and beverage management experience (5 years of food & beverage total)

• Full time availability (up to 50 hours per week)

• Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel/Teams, Google Docs)

• Able to work alone without direct supervision

• Attend all required meetings

• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel

• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays

Physical Demand:

• Continuous standing and walking

• Negotiating wet tile floor and steps

• Fine motor coordination

• Carrying trays weighing 25 lbs.

• Carts: 250 lbs. (12-20 lbs. of push/pull force required)

• Hot box: 20 lbs.

• Banquet Tables

• Banquet Chairs

• Repetitions

• Hand and elbow movements for polishing glassware, silver, setting up tables, shaking, pouring and mixing drinks

• Excellent sight and balance needed for negotiating varied floor surfaces, handling lighted candles, hot food, and delicate glassware

• Excellent speech and hearing to interact with guests

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee discount

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Upscale casual restaurant

• Bar

• Café

Shift:

• Day shift

• Evening shift

• Weekends & holidays 

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Covington, KY 41011: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

• Night Shift (Preferred)