Assistant General Manager

Interested in joining our team? Please email your resume to careers@akirabackdelray.com.

Position:  Assistant General Manager

Location:  Akira Back Delray, The Ray Hotel

Department:  Operations, Front of House and Back of House

Reports To:  Director of Operations, General Manager, Executive Chef

Type:  Salary Exempt

Salary Adjustments:  Annually, Based on Performance

 

POSITION SUMMARY:  The position shares responsibility for the entire venue, including financials, to drive sales and profitability, as well as motivating, coaching, and leading their team. In addition, the Assistant General Manager ensures the venue is running effectively and meeting all Company standards to include; execution of service, guest interaction, atmosphere and cleanliness.

The position should be passionate about offering surpassed hospitality to guests and upholding highest standards at the venue

 

 

GUEST SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:

-        Provide a friendly, personal demeanor with a willingness to interact

-        Provide professional and friendly guest services 

-        Focus is on exceptional service levels fitting the company/brand standards, remarkable profitability and adherence to Brand (IP) standards and enhancing brand value 

-        Develop effective relationships with Restaurant managers, technical service, partners and colleagues, and vendors

 

 

 

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

-        Ability to work safely and prevent personal injury

-        Commitment to the safety of fellow co-workers and our guests, and the ability to demonstrate that commitment through daily actions

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

-        Accommodate and anticipate guests needs 

-        Implement and provide recommendations on operating standards, policies, and procedures to be followed by line level managers and staff

-        Maintain highest standards of food and beverage quality, guest service, cost control, and consistency in accordance with company's expectations

-        Responsible for to hiring, training, management, coaching, counselling, and evaluation of all members of the team

-        Consistently monitor sales and expenses, approving all purchase orders before they are executed

-        Assist in the development of the budget; manage P&L and ensure managers’ report all variances on a timely basis (minimally, once a month)

-        Assist in timely and accurate completion of all period--end financial statements and reports, and provide controls to ensure proper handling and accounting for all venue receipts

-        Manage weekly forecasting of cost expenditures and staffing vs. sales

-        Maintain frequent communication with the Executive Team and ensure they are aware of all major occurrences at the venue

-        Operate with an open-door policy, listen to and understand requests of the team, respond with appropriate actions, and provide accurate information

-        Interact with all department personnel and venue staff as needed

-        Ensure inventory levels are maintained for facilitating proper venue operations, enforce strict inventory controls, and participate in monthly inventory reconciliations in conjunction with purchasing and finance teams

-        Ensure that no members of staff are permitted to work if they are not suitably dressed or groomed

-        Monitor guest satisfaction on all levels, including social media platforms

-        Ensure health, safety, and sanitation requirements follow the Department of Health, OSHA, Gaming, and any city or state agencies rules and laws such as the Department of Buildings and the Fire Department, and ensure all managers are kept abreast of any changes in the law

-        Participate in community events and ensure corporate social responsibility goals of the company are met

-        Work in conjunction with the GM and Public Relations team on a marketing plan that results in optimum recognition and maximum number of covers for the venue

-        Monitor market trends, research consumer markets and competitor’s activities to identify opportunities and key issues.

-        Work in conjunction with the GM to oversee marketing and advertising activities to ensure consistency with product line strategy

-        Execute sales goals

-        Accurately forecast staffing needs to ensure optimum customer service

-        Work in conjunction with the Sales team to ensure all private events, catering, and banquets are successfully executed

-        Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling procedures 

-        Assist in preparation of all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules 

-        Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the venues preventative maintenance programs

-        Ensure that all products are received in accordance with the venues receiving policies and procedures

-        Assists and conducts conflict resolution, corrective actions and coaching

-        Oversee and ensure that employee performance appraisals are completed in a timely manner

-        Ensure that talent and technical production are working smoothly at the venues; create special mood for the guests.

-        Assists and/ or completes additional tasks as assigned

 


-        Accountability

-        Development

-        Working relationships

-        Judgment

-        Quality of work

-        Job skills knowledge

-        Productivity

-        Dependability

-        Punctuality

-        Adherence to Policy

-        Verbal communication

-        Attitude

-        Appearance

-        Teamwork

-        Guest satisfaction


 

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

-        High School Diploma or equivalent required - College degree preferred 

-        Minimum of five to six (5-6) years of experience in the hospitality industry working in a high-volume food & beverage establishment

-        Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

-        Valid Driver’s License

-        18+ years of age

-        Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards

-        Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards

 

 

WORKING KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

-        Proficient in Windows MS Office, Open Table, Outlook

-        Knowledge of POS and back office reporting systems, operations, fine dining procedures, and beverage service, special events and banquets

-        Knowledge of profitability analysis and budgeting, cost of sales, payroll management, purchasing, receiving, inventories and cost controls as it applies to bar product

-        Knowledge of state and local laws as it applies to liquor, labor, and health code regulations

 

 

 

SKILLS:

-        Ability to work as a team, stay organized, handle various projects at one time, lead others, delegate

-        Ability to provide incentives for staff to go above and beyond the expectations of their roles 

-        Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public

-        Ability to speak to guests fluently regarding the food, beverage, and overall concept 

-        Ability to demonstrate and impose upon service staff the ability to service guests with utmost of care, service and excellence, utilizing the highest standards of service techniques

-        Ability to follow-up and make accurate decisions

-        Strong problem-solving skills

-        Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

-        Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals

-        Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude always 

-        Ability to keep an open and objective view

-        Ability to listen empathetically and be respectful always

-        Ability to maintain composure and stay focused

-        Ability to maintain personal integrity

-        Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment, and work under pressure and meet deadlines

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

-        Must have good positive energy to make it through the day

-        Must be able to read the computer monitors

-        Must be able to print legibly for guests to read

-        Must be observant and quick to respond to various situations

-        Must be fluent in both written and spoken English language

-        Must be able to move quickly through work and set the pace in the office and/or venue

-        Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time

-        Must be dexterous and able to participate in all service aspects.

-        Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend, climb and carry as necessary

-        Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.

-        Ability to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls

-        Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

-        Ability to talk, hear, taste, and smell

-        Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

-        Small to Medium office environment

-        Personal/ shared desk space

-        Office, and restaurant

-        0-5% local, regional travel

-        Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

-        Occasionally work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds and smoke, the severity of which depends upon Guest volume

-        Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays

 

 

SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES:

-        Security Level – HIGH

 

 

 

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a summary of duties, which you as Assistant General Manager are expected to perform in your assignment. It is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide to expected duties. As an employee you should understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. Also, at the request of management, any employee may be asked and expected to perform additional duties, responsibilities, or projects without notice.