Restaurant Manager - Hilton - Harrisburg, PA

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Restaurant Manager for the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA.

Looking for an exciting career in the best steakhouse in Pennsylvania?  How about a fast paced bar and restaurant serving all your favorite dishes with a creative twist?

Look no further, 1700 Degrees Steakhouse and Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and Bar are both located in the Hilton Harrisburg.  Come join our first class front of the house team and be a part of two of the most happening restaurants in Harrisburg.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Plan and manage 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.

Position is responsible for the short-term planning and daily operations of the restaurant and room service and may manage a lounge or quiet bar.  Recommends promotional ideas and controls the budgets for the various areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the human resources in the various outlets in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees; hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communications and recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.

Implement company programs and manage the operations of the restaurant, room service and any other food and beverage outlet as required to ensure compliance with SOPs, safety regulations and federal, state and local regulations to ensure an optimal level of service, quality and hospitality are provided to the guest(s).

Forecast, implement, monitor, control and report on the various outlet budgets and their components (labor costs, food costs, beverage costs, supplies, equipment, etc.) to maximize revenue and minimize expenses while ensuring adequate supplies and staff are on hand to provide top quality customer service.

Respond to customer trends, needs, issues, comments and problems to ensure a quality experience and enhance future sales prospects. 

Create, recommend and implement promotions, displays, buffet presentations and ideas to capture more in-house guests and a larger share of the local market.

Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of the various outlet areas and equipment to protect the assets, comply with regulations and ensure quality service.

Assist servers, bartenders, hosts and server assistance in performance of their duties as dictated by business levels or staff shortage.

No travel required. 

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Participate in task forces and committees as required.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

Thirty-one to fifty employees.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge

Requires thorough knowledge of the restaurant/hotel practices and procedures in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.  May require knowledge of policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines.  

Supervision/management communication skills are required.  

Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities or information and make logical conclusions and recommendations.  

Ability to make occasional decisions which are generally guided by established policy and procedures.

Ability to operate technical systems such as reservations and point of sale.
 

Full understanding of proper service standards for upscale dining.
 

Knowledge of alcoholic beverages and cocktails.

Skills

 Excellent comprehension for assisting with guest and associate matters.   Interpreting instructions from superiors.

 Excellent vision required for seating guests, expediting food, cleaning equipment, reading floor plans, charts, schedules.

 Must have excellent oral communication for communicating with guests and associates, issuing instructions and communicating policies.

 Excellent comprehension required to read and implement policies and procedures; writing schedules and reading forecast and SOPs.

 Must have knowledge of chemicals/agents for training purposes.

Abilities

 Ability to lift, push, pull and carry tables, chairs, trays, plates, and chaffing dishes on a daily basis, 20 - 40  lbs.

 Bending - Bend to pick up dropped items as needed.  Bend to assist in serving food or getting supplies.  

 No kneeling required.

 Mobility - 95% of shift covering all areas of outlets supervising.

 Continuous standing to assist at hostess station - minimal stationary standing.

 Climbing stairs - varies by location.

 No driving required.

 Experience

 Two to three full years of full employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Environment

 Inside 95% of work day.

Temperatures can exceed 100 degrees if working at location with outside dining facilities and when assisting in kitchen.

              -  Employees are held accountable for all duties of job  -