Restaurant Manager

CompanySummary

ELIAGroup is a multi-faceted, fully integrated real estate and hospitality companythat acquires, develops, and manages commercial properties in landmarklocations throughout the United States. In Real Estate & Development and Hospitality,we dont sit back and let things happen, we make things happen! Whether werecrafting deals or cocktails, our unparalleled attention to detail leads toaward-winning real estate development and hospitality projects.

Job Summary

We arelooking for a motivated and seasoned restaurant Manager to support themanagement of our high-end venue Experience Zuzu. In this role, you willassist the General Manager in overseeing all facets of the operation,encompassing restaurant management, customer service, team training anddevelopment, financial oversight, and overall establishment success.

This role isideal for a dedicated leader with a robust background in the hospitalityindustry who is skilled at delivering outstanding guest experiences.

What Youll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

• Support the General Manager in managing dailyoperations for both front-of-house and back-of-house, ensuring seamless foodservice and guest interaction.
• Assist in the development and execution ofstrategic plans to meet business goals and maximize profitability.
• Help foster a supportive and cooperative workenvironment for all staff.
• Participate in the recruitment, training, andmanagement of staff, upholding high service standards.
• Aid in conducting performance reviews andproviding constructive feedback to enhance employee engagement andproductivity.
• Maintain a consistent presence on the floorto engage with guests and guarantee their satisfaction.
• Help address and efficiently resolve any customercomplaints or issues.
• Contribute to strategies that boost nightliferevenue and elevate the venues standing.
• Ensure the venue maintains high standards ofcleanliness and appropriate ambiance.
• Assist in managing budgets, financialforecasts, and cost containment strategies.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends andissues, making adjustments as needed.
• Help maximize revenue and profitability witha continuous focus on quality and guest satisfaction.
• Support relationships with suppliers andvendors to ensure top-quality ingredients and products are available.
• Oversee inventory management to reduce wasteand manage costs effectively.
• Ensure all local health and safetyregulations are met.
• Assist in implementing and upholding policiesand procedures.
• Work with the marketing team to craft andimplement promotional strategies.

WhatWe Expect of You

At ELIA,we use our unique experience and contributions to deliver more than value weset new standards! We seek someone that is looking for more than a job wewant to work with someone who is as passionate as us about what we do and howwe go about doing it.

Yoursuccess with us requires these qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years in high-volume restaurant and fine dining management.

• Demonstrated experience in leadership and team management.

• Strong financial acumen with a solid grasp of budgeting and cost management.

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities.

• Deep understanding of fine dining trends, culinary techniques, and customer preferences.

• Capability to perform well in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.

• Familiarity with reservation systems and point-of-sale software preferred.

• Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field is advantageous.

• Proficient in conflict resolution, with strong interpersonal skills.

• Self-motivated, guest-oriented, and possessing superior organizational/time management skills.

• Knowledgeable in inventory management and problem-solving for food and beverage operations.

• Certifications in food safety and responsible alcohol service.

Competitive Salary and Great Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• PTO
• Employee Discount

Physical Requirements

At ELIA, we are all about setting youup for success! The physical demands described here are representative of thoseyou must possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

This is primarily an office role thatrequires you to remain in a stationary position for long periods of timealthough standing in, and moving between, work areas may be required. You will need to be able to operate acomputer and other office productively machinery, such as a calculator, copymachine, and computer printer, for a significant part of each day. This rolefrequently requires you to move around our office or our other properties. This role occasionally requires the abilityto move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. You will also need to be able tooperate a motor vehicle to visit various properties and meeting sites andcommunicate effectively in person, before groups, and over the telephone.

OtherDuties

Pleasenote this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listingof activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee forthis job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time withor without notice.