Restaurant Manager

Who We Are

Stella represents an expression of artistry across the mediums of cuisine, art and design. Italian for ‘star’, Stella is inspired by the traditions of the travelling hearth of the coastal and pastoral communities of Southern, Central and Northern Italy, enriched with local California, seasonal ingredients. A creative collaboration between restaurateur, Janet Zuccarini, and Executive Chef Rob Gentile, Stella brings modern twists on age-old Italian culinary traditions to West Hollywood.

The Role

• Curate an Awesome Guest Experience
• Follow and enforce systems to ensure consistency in product and service
• Touch tables and build rapport with Guests and perform quality investigations
• Maintain Pristine Physical Plant
• Perform Guest recoveries when necessary
• Create a Supportive, Safe and Growth Oriented Work Environment
• Foster an environment of happy people making people happy
• Conduct Pre-Shift meetings
• Audit Staff performances and give in the moment feedback
• Work Safely in accordance with OSHA
• Hold regular training meetings to consistently develop knowledge and skills of team members
• Manage Daily Operations
• Perform Comps, Voids and other POS functions
• Employee Scheduling
• Ensure restaurant is staffed to maintain optimal profit margins
• Check Inventory, order FOH Supplies
• Inspect and sign for incoming orders
• Open/Close restaurant in accordance with daily checklists
• Follow and Enforce Company Policies and Procedures
• Cash handling & reconciliation - balance tills, provide due-backs
• Continually Develop Management Skills
• Ongoing development of product knowledge
• Use strategic thinking when collaborating with GM on new systems and processes
• Keeping up to date with Industry Trends
  
  

Who You Are

The right person for this role has a strong hospitality leadership background and prioritizes both guest and team member experience aligned with our mission of creating transporting experiences. The ideal candidate is equal parts people and process-driven with an aptitude for creating efficiencies at all levels of the business.

Preference will be given to those who possess:

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience
• Proficient in fine dining restaurant functions
• Strong Leadership and Communication skills
• Strategic and Innovative Thinker
• Valid California RBS and ServSafe Food Handler Certifications
• Valid First Aid & OSHA Management Training an asset
• Passionate, Positive, and Approachable
  
  

What We Offer

As we view all of our team members are an extension of the Gusto 54 family, we are excited to offer a competitive compensation package including:

• A comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits program
• Discounted dining privileges at all of our restaurants
• Consistent schedule and safe, positive work environment
• Access to regular training and development programming
• Base, Paid Time Off, education funds available for unique opportunities, phone allowance
• This role does not collect any form of gratuity or tip structure from regular service
  
  

Gusto 54 is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages a diverse working environment. We prohibit discrimination based on legally protected classes in accordance with applicable laws including ethnic origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and gender identity/gender expression. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

Kindly note, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

More detail about Stella West Hollywood part of Gusto 54 Restaurant Group, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/584333-Stella-West-Hollywood