Hospitality Service Director
Company: Sunday Hospitality
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: September 12, 2024
Job Description:
Job Summary:The Restaurant Operations Manager is responsible for
overseeing daily front-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional
guest experiences, and maintaining high service standards. You will
work closely with senior management to ensure that operational and
service standards are communicated and followed.Key
Responsibilities:
- Operations and Service:
- Develop and communicate daily floor plans and pre-shift notes
to FOH staff.
- Ensure staffing levels are appropriate for the volume of
business and adjust as needed.
- Actively manage the floor during service to ensure smooth
operations and a positive guest experience.
- Monitor and manage service flow, addressing any complaints or
service delays.
- Ensure the restaurant is clean, organized, and prepared for
service, including proper table settings and ambiance.
- Verify that all necessary tools and supplies for service are in
place and functioning properly.
- Oversee the opening and closing procedures of the restaurant,
ensuring all tasks are completed correctly and efficiently.
- Guest Engagement:
- Perform table touches at every service to ensure guest
satisfaction and cultivate regulars.
- Handle guest complaints and feedback promptly and
professionally, finding effective solutions to issues.
- Build rapport with regular guests and cultivate regulars
through personalized service.
- Consistently look for opportunities to provide memorable
moments of hospitality for our guests.
- Staff Training and Support:
- Provide ongoing support and coaching to staff during service,
helping them manage tasks and improve performance.
- Motivate staff self-education through contests, individual
recognition, and demonstrating a passion for service.
- Ensure that training standards are consistently followed.
- Be present and available to step in as needed to assist service
staff.
- Communication:
- Facilitate effective communication between front-of-house and
back-of-house teams, ensuring smooth coordination during
service.
- Act as a liaison to ensure that any special requests, dietary
restrictions, or other guest needs are communicated and met.
- Connect and build trust with the service staff, providing daily
coaching and feedback for development.
- Propose solutions to staff concerns and ensure effective
communication across all teams.Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a management position
overseeing a full-service restaurant.
- Proven track record of leading high-caliber, upscale
service.
- Strong knowledge of industry service protocols and hospitality
standards.
- A self-driven, results-oriented, and proactive attitude.
- Ability to remain composed under pressure and solve problems
quickly.
- Ability to effectively train, coach, evaluate, and discipline
direct reports.
- Ability to lead dynamic and motivating pre-shift meetings and
training sessions.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Understands and applies environmental awareness (music,
temperature, lighting, cleanliness).
- Proficiency in POS systems.
- NYC Food Protection Certificate.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and
holidays.Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401k.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Dining discounts.
- Commuter benefits.
Keywords: Sunday Hospitality, Hoboken , Hospitality Service Director, Executive , Brooklyn, New Jersey
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