Job Description:

Responsible for leading the team in the completion of daily work assignments as well as provides a vision for the future. Maintains the highest level of guest satisfaction, staff support, and financial/operational performance. Provides support, leadership, motivation, training, coaching and mentoring to all direct reports and subordinates. Creates an environment of trust and respect through the empowerment of staff at all levels. Encourages high morale, fosters teamwork and partnering among all team members.

Essential Job Functions:

Ensures the highest degree of operations and customer satisfaction of the food and beverage outlet. Builds systems and processes to ensure quality operations occur. Determines, implements and updates policies and procedures for the food and beverage venue. Analyzes and evaluates food and beverage management and profit and loss statement information to determine alternative courses of action. Institutes cost control procedures and standards of performance and ensures all operational expenses are within budget. Ensures all menus and respective pricing structures are appropriately executed. Ensures that all hiring practices, employee disciplinary actions, and expectations of the employees are in accordance with operating procedures. Reports department activity to senior management regularly. Acts as a role model for other employees. Accountable for ensuring staff meets or exceeds all sanitation requirements. Responds to guest comments. Display excellent leadership abilities. Fosters an environment of empowerment and partnership. Demonstrates strong interpersonal communication skills. Coaches and mentors team members daily. Meets and greets all new hires. Ensures consistent application of all policies and procedures. Uses appropriate rewards to motivate the team. Provides quarterly feedback and evaluation performance of direct reports. Supports safety and accident prevention programs. Ensures proper handling and resolution of guest complaints.

Qualifications:

Required: College degree or equivalent experience is required. Strong communication, supervisory and organizational skills, and computer literacy are required. Must have five years experience in the field of food and beverage.

Preferred: Two years experience in food and beverage in a high-volume craft-cocktail operation.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the restaurant. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must have a manual dexterity and coordination to operate restaurant and office equipment and machines. Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.

About L.A. Jackson: 

Located on the top floor of the Thompson Nashville, L.A. Jackson is a rooftop bar and restaurant with incredible views of downtown Nashville’s skyline. With indoor and outdoor seating, L.A. Jackson is the perfect Gulch spot to unwind after the workday, celebrate special occasions, and make new friends over craft cocktails. The tap selection highlights Southern breweries, while the wine program looks globally. Completing the experience, the food offerings feature sharable small plates and crave-worthy snacks.