Manager

SUMMARY

The Restaurant Manager directs the operation of an assigned unit by performing the duties outlined below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These include the following:

• Develop and maintain professional functional working relationships with hourly Team Members, Corporate and Regional Team Members, and Guests.
• Implement the IHOP Training program for all hourly Team Members to improve unit operations and the guest experience.
• Execute annual financial, local restaurant marketing, guest service, and human resource objectives, strategies and tactics for assigned unit as defined by the current IHOP standards and current operations plan.
• Manage the dining room floor and focus on regular contact with Guests. Maintain the frequency of guest complaints within acceptable limits and handle complaints in a professional and timely manner. Ensure approved guest feedback system is in use and acted upon.
• Comply with federal, state and local regulations that are applicable to the assigned unit.
• Recruit, train and retain Team Members in accordance with the current IHOP standards and operations plan for the assigned unit. Maintain turnover within acceptable limits. Conduct on-going coaching and administer the restaurant hourly compensation plan. Assure that performance appraisals and merit increases (if applicable) are given as scheduled. Properly document performance problems. Communicate and enforce policies on 1) sexual harassment, 2) discrimination and 3) diversity. Maintain crew member appearance and uniform standards.
• Ensure food follows IHOP standards in the areas of specifications, recipes, plating, delivery, packaging and garnishes. Ensure food is presented well and served at appropriate temperatures, within standard ticket times.
• Ensure adequate levels of food, paper, china, silverware, glassware, kitchen supplies, safety, janitorial, uniform, linen and miscellaneous supplies. Set and adhere to pars. Order food on a timely basis. Keep inventory to a minimum with no out-of-stock items.
• Ensure the proper operational condition of equipment, building structure and premises according to federal, state and local regulations and IHOP standards. Keep appliances and equipment well-maintained. Keep to-go packaging and supplies adequately stocked. Maintain the interior and exterior appearance of the restaurant.
• Ensure sanitation practices are maintained according to federal, state and local regulations and IHOP standards. Ensure that food is properly stored (labeled, dated and rotated) and proper temperatures are maintained. Enforce and monitor a deep cleaning schedule. Train Team Members on proper personal hygiene and food handling.
• Develop and maintain a safety program in the restaurant that incorporates a safety committee, safety meetings and information on the use of safety tools and procedures. Keep the frequency of accidents within acceptable limits.
• Maintain a safe and secure restaurant. Keep the back door of the restaurant and the doors to the office locked at all times. Control guest checks and follow proper register/cash-handling procedures.
• Implement national and local marketing promotions, including the use of the correct Point of Purchase (POP) materials and posters. Keep menu boards clean, current and in good condition.
• Complete all required reports and paperwork. Handle paperwork accurately and on a timely basis. Maintain personnel files with appropriate employment and legal documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises Crew Chief and restaurant hourly Team Members at assigned unit. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training Team Members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining Team Members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to speak and read English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of Guests or restaurant Team Members.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Certification through IHOP assigned training courses.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member regularly is required to stand, walk and sit. The Team Member frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The Team Member regularly must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

"The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, etc."

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,000.00 - $74,000.00 per year

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $69,000 - $74,000