BASALT RESTAURANT- Manager

Our establishment is a reputable fine dining restaurant known for delivering exceptional culinary experiences combined with outstanding customer service. We pride ourselves on creating a warm and inviting environment where guests can enjoy not only gourmet meals but also a memorable dining atmosphere. The restaurant is committed to maintaining high standards of quality, cleanliness, and service, supporting an efficient operation that meets both profitability and customer satisfaction goals. This commitment has established us as a prominent dining destination in the area, known for its attention to detail and excellence in hospitality.

We are currently seeking a resourceful and dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead and oversee our front-of-house operations. The primary responsibilities for this role include maintaining the restaurant's revenue streams, ensuring continued profitability, and upholding quality objectives. The manager will play a crucial role in ensuring that operations run smoothly, production levels remain high, and cost controls are strictly managed. A critical component of this role involves scheduling and maintaining a well-trained labor force while effectively managing labor costs.

The position demands a high level of leadership to coordinate the entire front-of-house staff, which consists of over 85 employees. This managerial role requires someone who can deliver superior guest service while ensuring absolute customer satisfaction at all times. Responsibilities extend to administrative duties such as purchasing and ordering supplies, payroll management, and overseeing the smooth execution of all service activities.

Financial management is also a key area within this role, requiring the ability to control labor costs, minimize food waste, understand budgets and financial statements, assist in inventory controls, and take corrective actions as necessary to meet operational standards. A deep knowledge of accounting practices and procedures is necessary to succeed in this aspect.

On the operational front, the Restaurant Manager will supervise staff training and coaching, compile and maintain work schedules, organize shifts, and implement cleaning duties to maintain high standards of cleanliness in all equipment and work areas. This includes anticipating and managing business levels, responding swiftly to customer complaints and staff issues, and nurturing a positive working environment. The candidate must also be able to represent the brand effectively and bring creativity and flexibility to all situations and events.

This position requires a minimum of two years of fine dining management experience and extensive knowledge of food, liquor, wine, beer, and other beverages. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong yet fair leadership abilities, combined with motivational and creative people skills, acute budget management, and financial acumen. Holding certifications such as a Health Card or Serve Safe Card, along with Alcohol Service Certification or TIPS certification, is mandatory.

The Restaurant Manager role is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to a thriving fine dining environment. This is a full-time position focused on delivering excellence and consistency in guest experience and operational performance. If you are passionate about hospitality, skilled in team leadership, and financially savvy, this role provides a perfect avenue to showcase your expertise and grow within a successful restaurant setting.