Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $84,500.00 - $105,600.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
The 676 Restaurant & Bar is a distinguished food and beverage outlet located within a reputable hotel, renowned for delivering exceptional dining experiences coupled with outstanding service. This establishment thrives on its commitment to high standards in quality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction, attracting both local patrons and travelers seeking a memorable culinary adventure. Situated within a vibrant hospitality environment, the 676 Restaurant & Bar offers a diverse menu, innovative cocktails, and a warm welcoming atmosphere, making it a centerpiece of the hotel’s food and beverage offerings. The restaurant’s operations are closely integrated with the hotel’s banquet services, ensuring seamless delivery of events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions. This combination demands a dynamic and experienced leadership role to oversee and coordinate daily operations effectively while maintaining financial integrity and guest experience excellence.
The role of the Restaurant & Bar General Manager at 676 Restaurant & Bar is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and successful operation of both the restaurant and hotel banquet functions. This full-time management position requires a skilled leader responsible for supervising a diverse team that spans front-of-house and back-of-house staff, including servers, kitchen personnel, and event coordinators. The General Manager will orchestrate all facets of food and beverage operations, ensuring that service quality meets the highest standards consistently. Additionally, the manager will collaborate closely with other hotel departments, leveraging cross-functional partnerships to boost operational efficiency and profitability.
Key responsibilities include overseeing daily outlet operations, conducting staff training and development programs, managing guest experiences by addressing concerns promptly, and regularly reviewing menu offerings to maintain innovation and appeal. The General Manager is also tasked with driving sales growth through strategic upselling and promotional activities, while maintaining tight financial controls on budgets related to food, beverage, and payroll expenses. Compliance with local liquor laws and health regulations is paramount, alongside championing a culture of safety and quality across all service touchpoints.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for this role, as is experience in managing upscale hotel food and beverage operations and banquet functions. Familiarity with financial management concepts, including labor cost control and budget oversight, is necessary for optimizing outlet profitability. The ideal candidate will possess certifications such as BASSET and the Illinois Food Handler's certification and be adept at using industry-standard systems like Micros.
This opportunity offers a chance to lead a prominent food and beverage outlet within an esteemed hotel, shaping the guest experience and contributing to the overall success of the hospitality establishment. The General Manager will play a central role in setting service standards, fostering a motivated team environment, and implementing innovative strategies to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction.
The role of the Restaurant & Bar General Manager at 676 Restaurant & Bar is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and successful operation of both the restaurant and hotel banquet functions. This full-time management position requires a skilled leader responsible for supervising a diverse team that spans front-of-house and back-of-house staff, including servers, kitchen personnel, and event coordinators. The General Manager will orchestrate all facets of food and beverage operations, ensuring that service quality meets the highest standards consistently. Additionally, the manager will collaborate closely with other hotel departments, leveraging cross-functional partnerships to boost operational efficiency and profitability.
Key responsibilities include overseeing daily outlet operations, conducting staff training and development programs, managing guest experiences by addressing concerns promptly, and regularly reviewing menu offerings to maintain innovation and appeal. The General Manager is also tasked with driving sales growth through strategic upselling and promotional activities, while maintaining tight financial controls on budgets related to food, beverage, and payroll expenses. Compliance with local liquor laws and health regulations is paramount, alongside championing a culture of safety and quality across all service touchpoints.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for this role, as is experience in managing upscale hotel food and beverage operations and banquet functions. Familiarity with financial management concepts, including labor cost control and budget oversight, is necessary for optimizing outlet profitability. The ideal candidate will possess certifications such as BASSET and the Illinois Food Handler's certification and be adept at using industry-standard systems like Micros.
This opportunity offers a chance to lead a prominent food and beverage outlet within an esteemed hotel, shaping the guest experience and contributing to the overall success of the hospitality establishment. The General Manager will play a central role in setting service standards, fostering a motivated team environment, and implementing innovative strategies to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction.
Job Requirements
- Availability to work flexible hours including evenings weekends and holidays
- Previous food and beverage management experience minimum of 5 years
- Food and wine knowledge
- Banquet management experience including event coordination and staff management
- Experience managing upscale hotel food and beverage operations
- Strong financial management skills
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- BASSET certification and Illinois Food Handler's certification required prior to hire
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years food and beverage management experience including food and wine knowledge
- Experience in banquet management including event coordination staff management and function execution
- Experience managing upscale hotel food and beverage operations
- Strong knowledge of financial management including managing financial statements labor productivity and budgets
- Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Micros system
- BASSET certification and Illinois Food Handler's certification prior to hire
Job Duties
- Oversee operations of the 676 Restaurant & Bar ensuring high standards of service cleanliness and quality
- Lead and train food and beverage staff to deliver exceptional service
- Monitor guest experience addressing concerns promptly
- Collaborate with culinary team to ensure diverse appealing menu offerings
- Promote sales and upselling techniques to increase revenue
- Coordinate communication across kitchen servers and departments for smooth service
- Manage financial performance including budget adherence for food beverage and payroll
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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