First Hospitality Group is a national, experienced and established hospitality management and development company serving the investment and real estate industries.

Since 1985, we have been an award-winning pioneer in the hospitality industry. We have successfully developed, marketed and managed a host of over 16 brands and 50 properties throughout the midwest.

We know the industry and we know the players. Through our deep-rooted relationships with key leaders in the hotel, restaurant and finance communities, we collaborate on each project to maximize and achieve the profit potential for each site.

Our Goals:
We provide a broad based, experienced supervisory staff focused on achieving all of our goals: exceptional financial returns, well-trained and motivated associates, and superior levels of guest satisfaction.

Our outstanding track record has been achieved through an uncompromising and consistent dedication to these goals. With over half of our managed properties owned by our company and its principals, we approach our day-to-day activities with this entrepreneurial ownership perspective. The results speak for themselves.

Are you HIGH Energy, with a can do attitude? Do you have experience in casual dining and want to work in a fast paced environment.  We are looking for a self-starter that creates great guest experiences.  Our guests enjoy a casual atmosphere where friends can be made and connections cultivated.

Accountabilities include:

~Supervise Restaurant and special function operations to include private parties and special events.
~Responsible for the quality of service and training for all servers & staff.
~Work with Executive Chef, and General Manager.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

~ Optimize profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.

~ Increase sales by ensuring guest satisfaction and prompt resolution
~Training and development of service staff
~Evaluation and testing of service staff
~Inspecting all areas for proper setups, maintenance and quality standards
~Lead pre-shift meetings
~ Provide leadership and direction to all team members to ensure efficient operation.

~ Makes daily decisions that involve time management (must have a sense of urgency)

~Ensure food quality and availability.
~Check and respond to emails and voice mails on a timely basis
~Scheduling of all restaurant service staff
~Manage all events pre-function and during functions

~Competency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel & Micros

Mission:
Great service, Great food, reasonable price 

~Must have previous stable and successful employment in a similar position within the hospitality environment.

 

The ideal candidate will also possess the following abilities:
~ Provide leadership and direction to all team members to ensure efficient operation.
~Ensure food quality and availability. Lead, be articulate, detailed orientated and enthusiastic, flexible and passionate about the restaurant and hospitality

Profile:
~A minimum of three - five year’s experience in food and beverage management
~Sound knowledge of food and beverage products

~Bar & liquor selling qualifications

~Sales and Marketing experience a plus
~Experience, knowledge, hiring and training expertise in hospitality
~Ability to supervise and motivate line staff

~Health and safety regulation experience
~Experience in understanding cost control, profit and loss, and labor control reports
~Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel and Management

If you're interested and would like more information ~ Must live in greater Chicago area or suburbs

Please e-mail your resume dheller@fhginc.com