Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee the daily operations of our dining establishment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, providing outstanding guest experiences, and leading our team with integrity and enthusiasm. This role demands a hands-on approach to leadership and a deep commitment to the art of hospitality. Above all else we value intricate attention to detail regarding food operations and a candidate will need to have an intense desire to work on managing the quality and execution of our food.
Key Responsibilities:- Operational Leadership: Manage daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service and high standards of quality and cleanliness. Oversee opening and closing procedures, including pre-shift preparations and end-of-day financial reconciliations.
- Team Management and Development: Lead, motivate, and manage both hourly and management staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and respect. Conduct hiring, training, and performance evaluations to develop a high-performing team.
- Guest Experience: Ensure all guests receive exceptional service. Respond promptly and effectively to guest feedback and ensure the resolution of any issues to maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Inventory and Cost Control: Perform regular inventories and carefully manage food, beverage, and supply orders to ensure proper stock levels while controlling costs. Oversee the receipt and inspection of deliveries to assure quality.
- Financial Management: Assist the General Manager in meeting financial objectives, managing costs, and driving sales to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
- Compliance and Safety: Ensure the restaurant complies with all local, state, and federal regulations concerning health, safety, and labor requirements.Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in restaurant management, preferably in a high-volume, service-focused environment.
- Strong leadership skills with proven ability to train teams and lead effectively.
- Extensive knowledge and interest in food and beverage, including a solid understanding of wine, beer, and spirits.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building strong relationships with guests, staff, and vendors.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays, at multiple locations as needed.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds as required.
- Experience with modern reservation systems and familiarity with the local dining scene.
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
RIVERSIDE GRILLE - A RESTAURANT THAT HAS BEEN YEARS IN THE MAKING
With a combined 60+ years in the restaurant industry, Allen Perkins and Jay Jenkinson (former owners and founders of Wow Food Concepts and former operators of multiple Cheddars Scratch Kitchen locations), have turned their focus to creating Riverside Grille.
Allen and Jay see a need in Beaumont to create a restaurant like no other. The goal is to create an amazing and craveable menu of scratch made meals, served in a gorgeous building with impeccable service and a fine dining vibe. They want their guests to feel valued and respected. Additionally, they are determined to never compromise these fundamentals to consistently deliver this experience time and time again. The goal is to create a state-of-the-art open kitchen allowing guests to witness our team of talented chefs demonstrate our passion for creating exceptional dishes.
Most importantly, their desire is to create a culture where employees are valued and given the tools to achieve growth and excellence in their profession!
To achieve our goal, we seek out people to work with us who choose high standards of excellence as a guiding principle, with a commitment to becoming the best at their profession. We welcome you to Riverside Grille and thank you for considering Riverside Grille as a place of employment. We will strive to do our job to make you feel warm and welcome and give you all the tools and training to be the best in the industry.