JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Director of Food and Beverage, the Restaurant/Catering Manager is responsible, along with the Restaurant Operations Manager for the day-to-day operations of the Entertainment Complex Restaurant and Catering operations. The person in this position provides leadership and guidance to subordinate team members to ensure that Rigby’s Entertainment operates efficiently and consistently to provide exceptional quality and service to exceed guest’s expectations and to achieve company goals.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES & DUTIES

The following duties and responsibilities are normal for this position; they are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive:

Ø Assists with managing the day-to-day operation of Rigby’s Entertainment Restaurants.

Ø Developing food and drink menus and set pricing for Catering operations.

Ø Maintain product inventory and ensure minimal waste of product.

Ø Coordinates ordering of food and restaurant supplies.

Ø Coordinate food preparation and serving during events.

Ø Work closely with Party/Events department to plan and facilitate catering events.

Ø Utilize purchasing procedures to order materials and supplies to ensure best quality and pricing.

Ø Maintain operating budget and operating reports.

Ø Train and Supervise subordinate team members to insure a high level of service, preparedness, and professionalism is achieved and maintained.

Ø Hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and firing team members.

Ø Implement operating policies and procedures in risk management in accordance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.

Ø Coordinate and cooperate with other Managers to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the Food and Beverage Services including Caterings, Parties, and Special Events.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Ø Perform all other duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

The following standards express the minimum background of training and experience desirable as evidence of all applicant's ability to qualify for this position. Other training or experience, if evaluated as equivalents, may qualify an applicant for this position.

Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field or have experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the objectives and operation in order to direct team members and maintain a high standard of service, usually interpreted to require a minimum of 5 years of experience as a manager in a similar facility, professional training, industry certifications, or advanced degree.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ø Knowledge and experience in Food and Beverage Operations

Ø Knowledge and experience with creating menus from scratch.

Ø Ability to determine requirements in ingredients and set portions while considering guests needs and special requests.

Ø Ability to oversee food prep and guest service.

Ø Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ø Knowledge of best practices for risk management, food prep, and service.

Ø Skills in operating office equipment, including a computer.

Ø Ability to make quick decisions based on sound judgement and best practices guidelines.

Ø Ability to meet the physical demands that allows them to lead and supervise a team.

Ø Ability to have a flexible work schedule.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Candidate must hold current certification in Serve Safe and Tips training. Hold or be able to obtain within 3 months of employment, a current driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

This position reports directly to the Director of Food and Beverage.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Leads and directs and Entertainment Complex team members to ensure company goals and objectives are met and that all operating policies and procedures are followed.

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 functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands or arms. The employee may be required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Clear hearing and speech are required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 functions.

Work is performed in both outdoor and office settings. Some outdoor work or travel by motor vehicle may be required. During the course of the normal workday, the employee may be exposed to wet, humid conditions or outdoor weather conditions. Quiet to moderate noise levels. Fast paced, requiring flexibility in handling a variety of functions simultaneously.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application; rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

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Restaurant/Catering Manager