Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $90,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Job Description
Ēma is a distinguished restaurant that embodies a unique blend of Mediterranean and California-inspired cuisine, proudly operating under the reputable umbrella of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Located on Patriot Boulevard in Glenview, this establishment marks the second location of Ēma, demonstrating its successful expansion and strong demand for its delightful dining experience. As part of the Lettuce Entertain You family, Ēma benefits from a company culture that emphasizes culinary innovation, exceptional service, and an inclusive work environment dedicated to staff growth and well-being.
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is a culinary-driven company with over 130 locations, renowned for its commitmen... Show More
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is a culinary-driven company with over 130 locations, renowned for its commitmen... Show More
Job Requirements
- minimum of 2 years of experience as a restaurant operations manager
- high school diploma or equivalent
- ability to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, late nights and weekends
- ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally
- strong leadership and communication skills
- commitment to providing excellent guest service
- ability to manage food cost and inventory effectively
- willingness to travel between multiple sites as needed
Job Qualifications
- 5+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant
- 2+ years of experience in back of the house systems and food costing
- skilled in leading and developing teams
- experienced with inventory and BOH systems
Job Duties
- lead the opening shift process and perform food ordering, inventory, price updates and recipe build maintenance
- oversee and ensure effective back of house systems, receiving and storage including sidework and organization of those areas
- organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
- provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
- respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
- assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
- partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
- perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items
- place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders
- and accept and inspect deliveries
- model and promote teamwork across all teams
- use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
- work a variety of days and shifts including early mornings, late nights and weekends at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
- move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
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Expert Level (7+ years)
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