General Manager (Upscale Restaurant)

Company: Specialty Restaurants
Location: Key Biscayne
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Job descriptionWe are looking for a dedicated and experienced General Manager to join and lead our thriving team at one of the nation's best restaurants, Rusty Pelican Miami!
Overview:With dazzling waterfront views, contemporary American cuisine and glamorous d--cor, Rusty Pelican is known as the hottest destination for locals, celebrities, and tourists alike. Our fresh, inventive seafood menu and top-notch service provided by our exceptional team members like you, are what make the Rusty Pelican Miami a premiere waterfront dining destination.
Rusty Pelican is hiring individuals that believe in the mission of delivering a 5-star experience to our fellow team members, guests, partners and community. Join us in this high energy and naturally fast-paced environment where you are an essential piece to our sophisticated and captivating dining experience.
Position Summary:The General Manager is responsible for managing all operations for this high volume, full service, upscale restaurant and event center. This career opportunity is for individuals with a bona fide passion for food and beverage, and unwavering drive to provide exceptional guest service. Extensive front of house knowledge that displays high functioning leadership, labor management, cost control and conflict resolution is essential for the success of this leadership position.This person is also responsible for mentoring and coaching the team to consistently deliver a 5-Star experience to our employees, guests, partners and community. He/She is responsible for being an innovator in our industry, meeting financial goals, and for continuously refining guest experience and company culture.
Competitive Benefits:

• Industry-leading compensation package
• Comprehensive Health Plans that include, a variety of medical and dental plans, employer contribution HAS for yourself and dependents.
• *NEW* Lifestyle Spending Account benefit, which supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, child care, student loans & more!
• Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life's unknowns
• 401k with annual employer match after 12 months (ER match 25% of the first 5% contribution)
• Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment
• Monthly Reward Dollars to use at various company locations.
• Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year
• Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays
• 24 hours paid Sick Time renewed yearly
• Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
• Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions
  Responsibilities:
  • Provide high-level leadership and direction to the team
  • Manage operations and finances of business
  • Recruit and train new hires on business practices
  • Drive development of employees
  • Ensure that quality of work/service is maintained
  • Responsible for the restaurant adhering to all corporate guidelines to maintain operations, food quality and patron satisfaction.
  • Responsible for producing financial and operational reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
  • Responsible for supervising inventory, estimating food and beverage cost, and monitoring purchasing and receiving.
  • Supervises/delegates cleaning and maintenance of equipment and arranges for repairs, contracts, and other services.
  • Leads the restaurant's risk management team in proactively addressing liability, risk, and compliance opportunities.Qualifications:
    • Minimum 4 years' experience at GM level or above in a high-volume upscale restaurant environment, producing minimum annual revenue of 15MM plus.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead
    • Comfort working with budgets, payroll, revenue and forecasting
    • Strong P&L skills
    • Private Event experience preferred
    • Strong communication and PC skills

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