JOB TITLE : Service Floor Manager
STATUS : Regular, Exempt
DEPARTMENT : Front of House
SUPERVISOR : Executive Leadership, Owners
OVERVIEW :
An Eat Well Manager will play a key role in providing support to the General Manager and management team. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of hospitality with an emphasis on maintaining service expectations, food and beverage quality, standards of front-of-house operations, and upholding a high level of guest satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
- Manage execution of service standards daily
- Provide strategic direction to the General Manager, Floor Manager(s) and Sommelier(s) in regards to maintaining high level of service
- Oversee training and development of hourly employees on service model, service expectations and technique
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values of Andros Taverna & Mano a ManoIs knowledgeable of and upholds the policies of Eat Well Hospitality as it applies to conduct, expectations, and procedures.Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, professional, gracious service at all timesRecognize or seek areas for staff, restaurant improvement and offer positive solutions for change.Operate within the restaurant on a daily basis with efficiency, respect and professionalismUnderstand completely all programs, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training programs.Understand philosophy of management and owner.Display consistent attention to detail and follow through with all policies and procedures.Represents the market professionally through effective communication, cooperation and relationships with all business partners.Collaborates with the team to create a culture and work environment based upon respect; fostering opportunities for the team to learn, grow and develop their abilities.Offer positive solutions to problems or issues and be a voice that is part of the decision making team.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Lead guest service on the floorEnsure highest level of hospitality is being displayed during shiftsOpen and close store as scheduled.Responsible for daily Preshifts and Floor plan.Conduct facilities walk through, communicating maintenance issues that need to be addressedReview Log and contribute notes daily.Responsible for helping to achieve targeted sales goals.Collect, review and report guest feedback.Ensure that employees comply with health and food safety standardsAddress complaints regarding food quality or serviceManage staff schedules as delegated from the GMManage budgets and payroll records including daily tipsContinue to establish higher standards for personnel performance and customer serviceDAILY EXPECTATIONS :
Engage with the Open Table platform, understanding incoming reservations, VIPs, special guest requests, dietary restrictionsAttend manager / chef meetings daily to review guest list with opening teamOversee service focus calendar and update weekly with management teamAssist in restaurant set up, ensuring mise en place of all applicable plateware, silverware and glasswareAttend pre-shift meetings. Take charge of reviewing guest list; noting VIPs, first time diners, server assignments and special requestsDaily team management of expectations during service, making “in-the-moment” adjustments with staff to properly execute proceduresCoach Captains and Backwaits on timing, resets, coursing and service techniqueBe well-versed in our menu items in order to field questions and make recommendations with a personal touchObserve guests’ needs throughout their experience to ensure they receive high quality service; Make note of guest preferences and requests for future referenceRelay any guest preferences and requests for future reference to host teamAssist in all areas of operation during service including sommelier, captain, host, runner, manager.Assess opportunities to enhance the guest experience through specialized offerings and guest-specific initiatives, thinking and working outside the box to deliver unique memories to guestsParticipate in staff education programming, including preparing training materials and communicating trainings with team members, as assigned by department heads, and assisting day-of training sessionsParticipate in employee development processes, including providing feedback to management for performance reviews, supporting employees, responding to employee questions, and escalating all employee issues or concerns for further action as determined to appropriate department headsParticipate in weekly management meetingsBe a leader in developing and cultivating a professional and growth-focused positive work environmentSupport team with special projects, tasks, and duties, as required for restaurant operationsPOSITION GOALS :
Maintain consist delivery of service standardsExpand the knowledge of hourly employeesDevelop management team’s ability to coach on expectationsBroaden impact to multiple conceptsMEASURABLE GOALS :
Increase guest service scores across all platforms (4.8 or higher)Build on our customer databaseDevelop service goals that enhance the service modelFUTURE OBJECTIVES :
Standardize service expectations across multiple storesEnsure all stores are working in unison (using the same tools, up to date on current promotions / initiatives, consistent style of service for the concept, etc.)Leverage business trends to drive stores performance and maximize bottom line returns