Restaurant General Manager

JOB PROFILE

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Restaurant General Manager our restaurant, Zimzala! As a Restaurant General Manager, you oversee management, budget, and operation of foodservices outlet, bar and kitchen. Also maintain liaison with the Sales department to ensure maximum profitability.

ABOUT SHOREBREAK HOTEL

Shorebreak Hotel® is an upscale lifestyle boutique hotel, centrally located along the alluring Southern California coastline in the original Surf City USA. As the only downtown hotel just steps from Main Street and the iconic Huntington Beach Pier, Shorebreak is situated at The Strand in the heart of shopping, dining, entertainment, and crashing ocean waves. With 157 guestrooms, 8,000 sq feet of total meeting space, and award winning Zimzala Restaurant and Bar, Shorebreak showcases one of the best of JDV's Collection in the company.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

In October of last year, Thompson Hotels and Joie de Vivre Hospitality merged to create the newly launched Commune Hotels and Resorts. Led by John Pritzker, Jason Pomeranc and Niki Leondakis, Commune has poised itself to the largest boutique hotel company comprised of multiple brands. Currently, in the midst of ambitious national expansion, Commune plans to add 20 more properties by 2015 through management agreements, joint ventures and acquisitions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates all booked activities, i.e., banquets and convention where food and beverage services are required or affected.
• Oversees & assists in the training and development of F&B Management and Line Staff.
• Oversees development of menu, prices, beverage lists and prices, and is responsible for the selection of condiments, linens, uniforms, and decor used within the property's facility.
• Develops accurate and aggressive long and short range financial objectives for the F&B Department consistent with property objectives.
• Establishes and maintains effective internal controls within the department.
• Responsible for maintaining budgeted financial goals to ensure maximum profitability.
• Maintains knowledge of local competition and general industry trends.
• Maintains liaison with the sales and catering managers in order to facilitate the proper handling of convention and banquet obligations.
• Maintains existing programs and develops new concepts which ensure the highest possible quality of food and beverage service.
• Maximizes sales potential through internal and external marketing of the property's Food and Beverage outlets.
• Recommends equipment to be used and is responsible for the proper selection of all food and beverage products.
• Oversees the standardization of portions used and is responsible for the controlling of food, beverage, and labor costs.
• Conduct performance reviews, hire, coach and counsel employees.
• Mentor and develop F & B employees

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Schedule departmental meetings.
• Schedule and assist with month-end inventories.
• Return business telephone calls and answer correspondence.
• Attend weekly Executive Committee meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

Essential:

1. Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public
2. Minimum two years college education.
3. Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
4. Previous hotel-related experience.
5. Progressive management experience in F&B operations.
6. Minimum of one year's supervisory experience.
7. Ability to understand and implement cost controls.
8. Ability to use a computer.
9. Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.
10. Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.

Desirable:

1. Bachelor's Degree.
2. Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management.
3. Ability to communicate in a second language, preferably Spanish.
4. Previous experience as a bartender or server.
5. Previous experience with POS system.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, such as reaching, bending, climbing, and stooping.
• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions.
• Sufficient manual dexterity in one hand to be able to grasp, load and carry trays.
• Repetitive hand motion for extended periods of time.

Please apply online at http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=JDVHOSPITALITY&cws=1&rid=5918