Dos Amigos Mexican Cantina is looking for a General Manager for our neighborhood casual restaurant and bar.
General Manager
The General Manager is a high-level managerial position. This position requires considerable training and experience within the restaurant and hospitality management field. The General Manager will create a united team to bring the concept forward and support the policies and procedures of MHG to deliver quality product and great service while maintaining budgeted financial guidelines.
The General Manager is responsible for managing and operating the restaurant. This position is a “hands-on, multi-tasking” position, which requires working on the floor during high volume and holiday periods as well as when training and developing employees. The General Manager is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high food quality, a trained FOH Team, maintaining cost controls all while creating an exceptional dining experience.
Extensive operational knowledge is necessary within this position and daily duties incorporate actively controlling the restaurant’s profits, sales and customer service in accordance with company standards.
Job Responsibilities
Creativity
Creative menu design supporting the concept
Create special event and holiday menus
The ability to use local and seasonal items
Creating items that meet our budgeted cost goals
Update and cost menu items on a quarterly basis
Creative thinking with regards to staff and culture development
Profit & Loss Control Based on Established Budgets
Understand and complete accounting needs and processes daily
Cost controls
Food cost % and labor %
Accurate tracking of all purchased items
Review and code invoices
Establish and maintain proper inventory levels
Update food and beverage inventory costing on Weekly basis
Order product to cover flow of business without excessive purchasing
Maintain system for accurate inventory counting
Provide accurate and updated inventories at period’s end
Utilize company established policies, procedures and forms
Human Resources
Recruit, on-board and train all Team Members
Conduct coaching, counseling and on-going staff training emphasizing knowledge and excitement about our hospitality, menus and culture
Follow company established procedures for tracking & processing labor dollars on daily, weekly and monthly basis
Adherence to Federal & State wage and labor regulations
Maintain proper staffing levels always to avoid or reduce overtime expenses
Safety
Create a safety-first culture in the Restaurant
Use the Injury Illness Prevention Program to maintain a safety-first culture
Document Guests and Employee Injury and Illness incidents per company policies
Workers compensation reporting and management of claims
Responsible for overall cleanliness of the restaurant
Adhere to all restaurant safety guidelines
Facility Repair & Maintenance
Manage preventative maintenance service contracts
Responsible for making repair and improvement recommendations
Provide safe working environment for employees by maintaining facility and equipment in their optimal working condition
Staff Training & Development
Provide proper and detailed training for hourly personnel based on company established criteria
Provide timely and detailed performance evaluations
Documenting staff work performance including coaching and counseling
Provide ongoing training for all positions in HOH and FOH
Communication
Conduct weekly Management Team meetings
Conduct quarterly all Team Member meetings
Keep both HOH and FOH employees updated on recipe and food preparation changes
Keep both HOH and FOH employees updated on food safety and allergy guidelines
Utilize communication tools (Memos, Manager’s log, Bulletin Board, etc.) to keep staff informed of any changes in company policies or procedures
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum 3-years full service, high volume restaurant experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Professional and proficient verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel applications, knowledge of back office POS operating systems and general accounting practices
TOAST POS experience a plus!
ServSafe certification
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a fast-paced and high-volume restaurant setting. Because the environment includes a kitchen and customer seating area, the noise level may be disruptive at times. The position requires that you can stand, walk, lift, twist and bend for up to 10 hours a day and can lift to 50 lbs.
Please email your resume to robert@dosamigoshb.com
