Restaurant Manager

Successful Long Beach neighborhood Italian restaurant and café is looking for a professional, hospitality-driven Restaurant Manager with outstanding leadership and team development skills to join the team. Candidates must be highly service-driven and collaborative in order to build a strong rapport with staff and establish a positive relationship with guests and the community. A warm floor presence, guest relations prowess, basic wine knowledge, and a lead by example approach are all essential to this role. It is imperative that this person has a bright, outgoing personality in order to model warm, genuine service to the rest of the team while inspiring them to meet and exceed expectations. Candidates should be eager to learn and grow themselves, and be able to channel that mindset into every aspect of day-to-day operations. This is an exciting opportunity to get in with a special concept with a lot of growth potential!Restaurant Manager Responsibilities: Oversee the FOH team Ensure the team is knowledgeable on the menu items Hire, train, motivate and coach team members Deliver superior service and maximize guest satisfaction Organize and supervise shifts Provide support for all staff in a positive manner Assist with ordering, inventory, and scheduling Perform all aspects of the job with a high level of professionalism and integrity Ensure exceptional guest experience in all areas Establish and uphold a positive work culture that is in line with company culture, values, and philosophies Maintain, support, and promote company culture and philosophies Gather guests’ feedback, resolve guest issues and recommend improvements Control operational costs and identify measures to minimize waste Train new and current team members on proper guest steps of service Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and deliver prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures Take initiative and help to build business and repeat customers within the community Contribute to controlling costs and maximizing efficiencies Maintain health, safety, and sanitation standards Hold team accountable to high standards while remaining hands on and leading by example Assess employee performance and provide helpful feedback and training opportunities Understand and comply with CA labor laws Restaurant Manager Qualifications: Minimum 2 years' experience as Restaurant Assistant General Manager (AGM) or 3+ years as a Restaurant Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Dining Room Manager, FOH Manager, or Hospitality Manager in a full-service, upscale or upscale/casual restaurant concept is required Passion for and strong knowledge of food, beverage, and steps of service Eagerness to learn, grow, and be mentored Basic understanding of administrative functions and controlling cost of goods Acute attention to detail Reliable and punctual Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Strong sense of integrity and initiative Strong interpersonal, leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively Ability to analyze processes and information, identify problems and trends, and develop effective solutions and strategies Commitment to providing exceptional service to guests and support to staff members Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast paced environment Computer proficiency, including the use of Microsoft office Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays as needed Food safety certification Compensation Package Includes: Base Salary in the $75k-80k range DOE Discretionary Bonus Partially Covered Medical Benefits PTO + Sick Leave Strong Growth Potential