Assistant Manager Restaurant

An employee's pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. As an Assistant Restaurant GM, you will work in collaboration with the General Manager in crafting an exciting, innovative, and memorable dining experience for all guests by leading a well-rounded, knowledgeable front-of-house team.

Overview:

Are you ready to help shape the future Portland’s riverfront hospitality landscape? CoralTree is seeking an Assistant Restaurant GM to join our team at RiverPlace Hotel located in Portland, OR. As an Assistant Restaurant GM, you will work in collaboration with the General Manager in crafting an exciting, innovative, and memorable dining experience for all guests by leading a well-rounded, knowledgeable front-of-house team. Monitor labor costs, staff development, scheduling, and nightly/daily service coordination. You'll act as an advocate for the restaurant, be a creator of ridiculously personal experiences, and develop relationships with guests that will compel them to return! 

 

About the Property:

RiverPlace Hotel boasts 85 upscale guest rooms and suites. The hotel is a short walk from the Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Downtown Portland. The hotel offers a quieter side of downtown Portland where waterfront paths, marina views, and city bridges all make up the experience of the hotel’s overlook of the Willamette River. The waterfront RiverPlace Kitchen + Bar offers a diverse menu specializing in fresh seafood and alfresco dining. Guest’s favorites include the communal living room and urban landscape.

 

As a valued member of the CoralTree team, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
• An employee assistance program.
• Paid time off/sick time
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Team Member Free Room Night Program.

Responsibilities:

This is not an all inclusive list of responsibilities but some responsibilities for this role are:

• Greet and welcome all guests, follow up with service complaints graciously, provide guests with information about the restaurant and area.
• Assist in directing daily activities and assignments of food and beverage staff, ensure coverage, develop and communicate departmental strategies and goals.
• Assist in leading service education through effective communication, training & development programs, performance management and consistent evaluation of service standards.
• Foster opportunities for your team to learn, grow, and develop their skills.
• Assist the GM with any required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
• Participate in building the financial objectives of the restaurant on an annual basis through the budget process. Meet budget in all areas of cost control with consistent focus on cost of sales and payroll.
• Focus on growing revenues and improving the financial performance of the department.
• Participate in evaluation of food product, kitchen employee performance, and development of product consistent with the restaurant's market position.
• Develop a selection and pricing strategy of all liquors and wines, and supervision of their procurement.
• Coordinate service area maintenance with floor management, employees and any outside services.
• Follow all Health and Safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years in a restaurant management role, fine dining experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Passion for crafting and personalizing guest experiences. Highly motivated and flexible, possessing the ability to take initiative.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills with problem solving ability.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, guest reservation systems, POS systems, etc.
• Food Handler and Alcohol Awareness Certifications (if applicable).

 

* The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.