Restaurant Manager | Somma

• Overseeing operations – guest service, strong knowledge primarily in wine
• Developing and executing plans to achieve daily and monthly targets
• Manage staff, overseeing work schedules and assigning specific duties
• Create and improve standard operating procedures for service and product preparation
• Oversee venue equipment and facilities management / maintenance
• Conducts regular inspections on the general cleanliness and maintenance of venue and take corrective action as and when necessary
• Monitor venue adherence to all licensing laws regarding the service of food and beverage, public / employee safety and food safety
• Plan and manage activities with the Marketing department relating to sales promotions, events, etc
• Review and analyze sales mix, inventory, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement
• Communicate with customers to receive feedback and manage complaints
• Open and close the restaurant on time
• Organize and supervise shifts
• Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity
• Estimate future needs for goods, kitchen utensils and cleaning products
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations
• Manage restaurant’s good image and suggest ways to improve it
• Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste
• Create detailed reports on weekly, monthly and annual revenues and expenses
• Promote the brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events
• Train new and current employees on proper customer service practices
• Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations
• Maintain a positive restaurant culture
• Create work schedules that align with the restaurant’s needs

• Analyze POS reports and sales trends, recommend and implement cost control exercises, and improvements to onsite sales and marketing tools
• Conceptualizing staff development plans according to the needs of the business
• Determine staffing requirements, interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes
• Setting direction and expectations for the team to achieve team goals
• Implementing training strategies for the venue
• Monitors and liaises with HR/L&OD on all venue onsite training activities
• Fully understanding, and ensuring procedural compliance with the Company’s policies

• At least 8 - 10 years of senior operations leadership experience in the hospitality industry
• An effective and energetic people leader with experience
• Expertise in service excellence, seasonal business operations and diverse / high-end social and recreational programs
• Well-developed skill set and demonstrated professional track record in the areas of - operations management - budgeting, financial analysis and cost-based management - strategic planning - internal & external customer relationship management - talent management - program and project management - leading monthly reports & meetings
• Related field of study such as Hospitality, F&B Management, would be advantageous

• Go above and beyond to make someone else's day
• Are thoughtful and kind, while upholding high standards
• Own outcomes and drive solutions
• Are ever-curious and always learning

The Lo & Behold Group