Assistant Restaurant Manager

 Dinah's Garden Hotel is a full service hotel and fine dining restaurant facility. Dinah's Garden Hotel is a 129 room, full service, luxury boutique hotel, located in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Dinah's Garden Hotel is surrounded by tropical lagoons and landscaped gardens, and our guest rooms/executive suites are elaborately furnished with unique art and antiques from around the world. We take pleasure in offering the highest level of service to all of our guests, creating normal stay into an individual experience.

Dinah's Poolside Restaurant is currently seeking a energetic, outgoing, and reliable Assistant Restaurant Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Executive Chef/ Manager in the planning and management of the Restaurant, Room Service and other food and beverage outlets as appropriate in order to achieve customer satisfaction, quality service, compliance with corporate/franchise policies and procedures and federal, state and local regulations while meeting/exceeding financial goals.

AM Breakfast / Lunch Shift and/or Dinner Service

o Monitor servers and busperson adherence to all service standards.
o Supervise service of guests, being watchful of signals from guests in need of service.
o Assist manager to establish and monitor sidework duty completion.
o Read daily communication sheets from previous shift and prepare one for the following shift. Check floor plan for appropriate coverage.
o Check restaurant for cleanliness and set up. Check service stands and aisle areas. Check tables for cleanliness and proper set up.
o Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate liquor requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
o Communicate daily with restaurant manager with regard to special events, house counts, etc.
o Assist restaurant manager in conducting menu classes and taste panels.
o Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
o Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
o Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

• Requires a minimum of 5 years previous General Manager experience in a high volume fine dining/upscale concept. Hotel experience preferred.
• Strong leadership skills, the ability to build a team, self-confidence and a hands-on approach required.
• Strong training and development skills to help guide management/hourly staff in producing the highest quality product and guest service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills required.
• Ability to maximize revenues and control food costs.
• Proficient knowledge of wine, food, spirits.
• Able meet aggressive revenue targets.
• Knowledge in social networking, marketing and public relations. 
• Obtain and maintain current ServSafe and/or Foodservice Management Professional certifications (or the equivalent)

We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, or disability.