Front of House Management

The iconic Vinoy Resort and Golf Club in St. Petersburg, in partnership with award-winning Chef Lee Wolen and Boka Restaurant Group, is currently seeking Front of House Management to join the team at Elliott Aster (opening soon)!

• About Elliott Aster: Elliott Aster is poised to become a vibrant addition to St. Petersburg's culinary scene, offering refined dinners in the beautiful dining room, as well as a bustling waterfront patio for aperitivos and cocktails. Chef Lee Wolen's elegant menu highlights handmade pasta and carefully sourced steaks cooked over a wood grill. The restaurant features bountiful salads and pristine local seafood alongside sliced to order salumi and freshly baked focaccia. With a focus on delivering unforgettable dining experiences, the restaurant aims to become a cherished local favorite while also serving as a must-visit destination for travelers.   
  

Who we’re looking for:  

We are interested in people who have a drive to hustle and get better every day; people who are dedicated to their craft and open to absorbing and sharing information with like-minded individuals. 
 

Open Managerial Positions: 

• Restaurant Manager 
• Report directly to the General Manager  
• Helping to manage the floor, including touching tables, overseeing staff, checking sidework, monitoring the door 
• Opening duties including restaurant walk-through to ensure the restaurant is ready for service, checking opening emails, conducting pre-shift with staff, and handling service demands as needed  
• Closing the restaurant, including writing daily recaps, reconciling closing banks, and doing the final restaurant walk-through 
• Helping to manage all employees, including assisting in training, coaching, support, performance management, and discipline  
• Checking the reservation books and running the door when needed  
• Participating in management meetings  
• Fostering a nurturing and supportive environment fueled by enthusiasm and energy. 
• Regularly communicate with employees and guests. 

• Assistant General Manager 
• Overseeing the education of the staff on the points of service, including an overall beverage appreciation and training to boost our staff's product knowledge, steps of service, table-side presence, proper wine service, and overall mise en place. 
• Managing the floor, including touching tables, running food, overseeing staff, and monitoring the door.  
• Opening and closing the restaurant, including preparing and reconciling closing banks, conducting pre-shifts with your team, writing daily recaps, and doing the final restaurant walk-through. 
• Managing all employees, including assisting in training, coaching, supporting, and disciplining. 
• Participating in management meetings. 
• Managing R&M for the restaurant through approved contractors as needed. 
• Assisting GM in controlling COGS, labor, and comps to budgets as set by GM. 
• Assisting in the execution of monthly inventory. 
• Writing schedule for Front of House staff while taking into account team member’s strengths and weaknesses, last year’s business levels, special events, and budgeted labor. 

Qualifications:  

• At least 3 years of recent experience in the same position in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant setting 
• Patient and empathetic toward others     
• Strong leadership skills    
• Highly organized    
• Extensive food and beverage knowledge 
• Flexible schedule 

This is an ideal position for someone who is dedicated to providing great service and is seeking to become a member of a hard-working and fun team!  

Physical Requirements:  

• Lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds  
• Safely and effectively use all necessary tools, equipment, & cleaning chemicals  
• Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven and slick surfaces  
• Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environments  

If you feel you meet the requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you!