Lavo Ristorante coming soon to West Hollywood!
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Overview: The Director of Restaurant is responsible for leading and developing the restaurant team, leading the team to exceptional business standards, maintaining strong relationships with clients, and instilling gracious hospitality at all times.
Job Description:
Assist with the training for all and continued development of General Managers.
Assist the General Managers with hiring staff, conduct interviews, performance reviews, and delegate responsibilities to managerial staff.
Provides leadership to staff through effective objective setting, delegation, and communication.
Work with HR to make sure:
All staff related issues are addressed.
Make sure all practices are within company guidelines.
Assist with making sure policies and procedures are within proper guidelines.
Set up action plans when necessary.
Formulate and implement corrective action as needed.
Provides guidance and support in the daily operations of the different venues.
Supervise all restaurant activities and ensure compliance to all company standards.
Assist with the coordination, execution of service and special events.
Continue to review and update all dining room flows.
Assist with the relationship between the F.O.H and H.O.H.
Review all inventories.
Pars are correct and accounted for.
Items are properly being maintained and stored.
Make sure inventories are properly secured.
Review and analyze the P & L for each venue.
Review with GM/AGM.
Isolate concerns and address immediately.
Review labor costs.
Review with GM/AGM.
Isolate concerns and address immediately.
Weekly meetings:
One on ones with the GM’s & AGM’s
Weekly leadership
Weekly manager meetings
Weekly BEO meetings
Weekly marketing meetings
Daily pre-shifts
Properly coach and constructively criticize when necessary.
Work as a liaison between our group and our landlords.
Make sure that all invoices are reviewed and accounted for.
Make sure all mechanical, maintenance and health department issues are addressed and properly maintained.
Experience/Skills:
3 to 7 years progressive management experience in a full service restaurant.
Strong guest service and leadership skills.
Strong coaching skills and team building experience.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work load in a deadline-driven, demanding environment.
Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with strong attention to detail.
Must have food and beverage knowledge.
Proficient computer skills including POS, Inventory and Cost Control applications.
A 4 year college degree is highly desirable.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time.
Must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.
Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.
Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
If you are hired, we will require proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or that you have a valid religious or medical reasons not to be vaccinated.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Holidays
Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
If you are hired, we will require proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or that you have a valid religious or medical reasons not to be vaccinated.
Work Location: One location