General Manager

As Bodega Taqueria y Tequila continues to expand its footprint in South Florida, we are looking for an experienced General Manager to join our team in West Palm Beach! Come join a growing brand and an incredible team!

Offering traditional Mexican favorites as well as unconventional and innovative interpretations, Bodega specializes in tacos and tequila in a dynamic, eclectic “puebla” inspired setting. Disguised behind a meat locker door, the no-name speakeasy behind Bodega comes alive at night, serving up Miami's best tequila and cocktails in an environment that brings the fabric of the community together – artists and musicians, locals and travelers alike – for late night conversation, performances and fun.

As a General Manager of Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, you will oversee the function of the Quick Service Restaurant and Speakeasy lounge to ensure excellent customer service and maximize revenue and profits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with the Front of House Managers and Kitchen Managers concerning food and beverage quality, service, cleanliness, merchandizing and promotions.
• Interview, select, train, supervise, counsel and discipline restaurant staff for the efficient operation. Organize and conduct pre-shift and departmental meetings communicating pertinent information to the staff, such as house count and menu changes. Schedule and direct staff in their work assignments.
• Interact positively with customers promoting restaurant facilities and services. Resolve problems to the satisfaction of involved parties. Organize special events in the restaurant such as receptions. Maintain communication with all employees to ensure customer service needs are met. Develop, implement, and change menu items on an as-needed basis.
• Move throughout restaurant, lounge and kitchen areas to visually monitor and take action to ensure food quality and service standards are met. Verify temperatures, judge appearance and taste of products and check preparation methods to determine quality. Give guidance toward improvement and make necessary adjustments for consistency.
• Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of restaurant and lounge.
• Develop, implement, and monitor schedules for the operation of restaurant and lounge to achieve a profitable result.
• Maintain profitability of restaurant to support overall operation. Control payroll and equipment costs (minimizing loss and misuse). Ensure par stock levels are maintained by calculating inventory, ordering and retrieving supplies and stocking shelves by stooping, bending, lifting heavy articles and reaching overhead. Evaluate cost effectiveness of all aspects of operation. Develop and implement cost saving and profit enhancing measures. Review, prepare and update forecasts as needed.
• Utilize prescribed cash handling procedures to accurately charge customers, create forecast and revenue reports and write correspondence.
• Assist Managers in training and development of staff in order to provide most positive customer service and employee well-being. Oversee divisional matters as they relate to federal, state and local employment and civil rights laws.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3 years Management experience or 1-year General Manager experience with both Bar and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) experience strongly preferred.

Location: - Fort Lauderdale, FL

PERKS OF THE JOB

• Competitive, market-driven compensation; based on experience
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits available
• (6) Recognized holidays with inclusive religious observance flexibility
• Generous PTO policy
• Extensive discount offerings at all Menin Hospitality properties

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law”.