General Manager, The Standard Grill
The Standard is a culturally engaged hotel with an inclusive spirit and a creative attitude. The Standard hotels are known for their taste-making clientele, pioneering design, and unrelenting un-Standard-ness. The Standard's commitment is to be an anchor for each neighborhood in which we reside as well as a platform for culture and creativity. Bringing people together in its spaces to interact with each other in genuine ways.
The Standard, is a platform for people to meet, to engage, to learn, to dine, to sleep, to dance, hideaway, make-believe, and do so whilst being yourself and having fun doing it.
The Restaurant General Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences, efficient service, and profitability. This role leads and develops staff, manages budgets, maintains quality standards, and ensures compliance with health, safety, and company policies. The General Manager drives operational excellence and fosters a positive workplace culture to achieve both short- and long-term business goals.
Main Duties & Responsibilities :
- Directly responsible for guest needs and service in restaurant and related areas of hotel
- Set operating goals and objectives
- Prepare and implement standard operating procedures
- Recruit and process staff for outlet where and when necessary
- Initiate and complete training of said staff, including all required documentation and tests
- Assures all new front of house employees have received training materials and are properly tested before receiving scheduled non-training shifts
- Work closely as a team and communicate effectively with all other F&B managers
- Responsible for appearance and upkeep of your area of responsibility
- Responsible for the requisition and stocking to par of all products sold / used in area of responsibility
- Responsible for quality of food, beverage, and service presented to the customer
- Ensure there is sufficient coverage of each scheduled shift that you are leading
- Ensure all floor staff side work is satisfactorily completed pre and post shift
- Ensure floor staff are performing to standard during shift, if not above and beyond
- Continuing to train staff in product knowledge, protocol and any policy / procedure changes
- Oversee floor staff, ensuring that they adhere to conduct requirements as per Employee Handbook / SOPs
- Delegate duties to floor staff to facilitate day-to-day operation of the restaurant and be able to fulfill other duties assigned by management
- Ensure line employees are in properly maintained and appropriate uniform dictated by position
- Responsible for completing all paperwork requirements at end of shift, including cash drops, RS check drops, and night auditor drops
- Complete tip sheets and daily logs
- Observe food proportions and quantities to minimize waste
- Plan and coordinate menus
- Set and monitor budgets
- Establish and implement financial controls
- Maintain all business, financial, and employee records
- Negotiate purchase prices and develop preferred suppliers
- Identify and evaluate competitors
- Keep up with new and emerging trends in the restaurant industry
Specific Requirements :
They are committed to and fully comprehend the idea of being of service;They do not just delight guests, but excite themby creating unique, unexpected & memorable experiences;They are ambitious, vibrant and social / friendly individuals;They genuinely embrace diversity in all forms, interested to have people from all race and gender to be their friend;They encourage genuine relationships with guests that enable them to not only preempt needs but foresee desires;They have personality and depth;They have a desire and unyielding appetite for learning & knowledgebeing in-the-know with what is happening in the city and around the world;They are creative in areas like music, cinema, art, performance, fashion, design, tech and business;They are engaging, socially adept and solution-based individuals able to navigate the scene with confidence and ease;They are able to entertain guests in a compassionate, respectful and meaningful manner;They are authentically themselves;They want to play a role in constructing a kinder and better world.Physical Requirement :
Able to work standing for a minimum period of 8 hours a dayPeriodical bending, kneeling, and stretchingAble to pull, push, carry and lift at least 40 pounds of forceMust be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with handsUnderstanding : Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions according to established proceduresComprehension : Fluent in the English languageOrganizational Skills : Work efficiently, utilize multi-tasking, prioritize tasksHygiene and Sanitation : Adherence to uniform, grooming and personal hygiene standards and expectations per Standard of Operating ProceduresPunctuality : Adherence to posted schedule and arrival time and attendance at mandatory meetingsExtensive knowledge of MicrosHave an outgoing, upbeat personality, positive attitude, flairCan handle the pressure of a high volume, high energy outletBe an inspiring and motivational leaderCan maintain a high level of confidentialityStrong communication and management skillsGuest service orientedIn-depth knowledge of food preparation and presentation and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beveragesDesirable :
Previous work experience in similar restaurant establishmentMulti-lingualBasic knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practicesBasic knowledge of relevant computer applicationsExperience in analyzing financial dataCompensation and Benefits :
$130,000.00 annuallyExcellent and Affordable Health care coverageLife Insurance, Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance401k with Company to match after 1 yearUp to 160 hours of PTO / year and company recognized holidaysEmployee Discounts on Rooms, F&B, Retail, and The Standard MarketplaceEmployee Meals, Employee Referral Program, Commuter DiscountsRegular fun staff events and celebrations!