General Manager

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Top Flight Foods seeks new General Manager to oversee Multi-Million Dollar Venue here on the beautiful Long Island Sound! An opportunity unlike any other, this role will oversee all restaurant and catering event operations, including the concept and execution, Team Leadership, Financial Accountability, Guest Experience, Regulatory Compliance and maintaining the overall brand standards and financial performance of the entire F&B Operation. This position requires a blend of Leadership, Operational Expertise and Hospitality. The ideal candidate is passionate about the hospitality industry, looking to make a name for themselves in what will soon become one of the most sort after Long Island venues, with a profound interest in food and wine, and desire to meet the highest standards in the dining experience.

The General Manager directs and coordinates the activities of the Restaurant & Catering Operations to obtain optimum guest service, strong employee development and maximization of profits by performing the following duties personally or through supervision of subordinate managers. The General Manager will oversee all aspects of location’s day-to-day operations; the individual will drive growth, performance metrics, create culture and develop all staff and management, constantly striving to be a world-class operator and helping others to do the same.

Our prestigious venue is located on Long Island, attached to the Iconic Danfords Hotel in Port Jefferson, with indoor and outdoor dining, upstairs deck, several banquet rooms and a catering ballroom over the Sound.

We offer highly competitive compensation packages, where you will work alongside the Executive Chef and our experienced FOH Mgmt. and service teams to assist with providing exceptional guest service and managing the beverage program.

Responsibilities:

• Manages service aspects in all food, beverage and catering events.
• Confirms that all service staff are in proper uniform and adhere to the required appearance standards
• Hires, manages and trains staff in all technical and non-technical aspects of their role including our standards of quality and service
• Creates, maintains and distributes weekly schedules for staff and communicates changes as appropriate to all
• Bridges communication with service and kitchen staff regarding reservations and/or special events
• Works closely with BOH team to execute all services and banquet and catering events
• Conducts pre-shift, pre-meal and/or pre-event meetings with all necessary staff
• Make rounds of all food and beverage outlets to ensure client/guest needs are met
• Completes and administers employee performance appraisals
• Conducts weekly food and beverage inventories and monthly china, glass and silverware inventories
• Controls costs of all food and beverage outlets by assisting subordinate management with purchasing, maintaining effective profit and loss controls and monitoring labor costs following demand patterns, budget and local labor laws
• Maintains accurate daily and weekly punch details for service staff and processes daily sales reports and other reports as requested
• Maximizes food and beverage sales by identifying and targeting sales opportunities through marketing including promotions and special events and by training staff on “up-selling.”
• Protects restaurant and event guests by training staff in and adhering to all safety, sanitation, food preparation, food storage and alcohol beverage control policies including confirming legal drinking age and discontinuing service to intoxicated guests
• Ensures pleasant indoor/outdoor and catering experience in all outlets by collaborating with Executive Chef in the creation of menus and menu pricing as requested

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum: 5 years general manager experience in a high volume qualified position food & beverage division
• A passion for hospitality, food, beverage, restaurant, catering and the guest experience
• Experience overseeing a wine program
• Strong organizational & creative problem-solving skills
• The ability to comfortably build and lead a team in a busy atmosphere
• Must have excellent computer skills, beverage cost management, catering experience
• Fine Dining Experience a must

Benefits we offer:

• Bonus Opportunity
• Vacation
• Benefits Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Experience:

• High Volume Restaurant Experience: 5 years (Required)
• Fine Dining: 3 years (Preferred)
• Catering: 3 years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Ability to Commute:

• Port Jefferson, NY 11777 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Port Jefferson, NY 11777: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $140,000 - $160,000