General Manager of Food and Beverage (Eldr+Rime Best New Restaurant in Milwaukee)

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Renaissance Milwaukee West, a premium distinctive hotel is seeking a talented and versatile General Manager Food and Beverage.Your role will be pivotal in making this Wauwatosa neighborhood restaurant a communal place where everyone will want to gather. Whether they are enjoying the delicious wood-fired cuisine or sipping on one of our signature cocktails our goal is to bring people together and make the guests experience one to never forget.

Voted Best New Restaurant by Milwaukee Magazine Reader's Choice, our team at Eldr+Rime is immensely grateful for the community support. Our restaurant takes inspiration from Scandinavian lifestyle while serving beverage and food that are familiar to every American palate. The name, which loosely translates to FIRE+ICE highlights grilling over live fire and wood oven roasting while also offering delectable seafood prepared over ice.We have one of the best cocktail bars in Milwaukee. Featuring our happy hour or as we refer to it, Hygge Time. In addition, our patio for outdoor beverage and dining, which can be enjoyed all year including experiencing one of our Stugas (igloos) in the winter.

The hotel is managed by Concord Hospitality Enterprises, one of the most respected franchisees in the industry. At Concord, we strive to create a culture that allows us to attract and retain the best people in the industry. It's that culture that has built the outstanding team and has made us the successful company we are today.

Responsibilities:

• As a member of the Executive Committee, oversee all beverage and food outlets operations and staff. Outlets include Eldr+Rime, Lobby Bar, Club Lounge, In-Room Dining, and Events (Banquets).
• Generate new business from existing and new guests/clients within beverage and food outlets.
• Utilize a wide variety of marketing tools and strategies (including use of social media).
• Develop marketing campaigns and corresponding online and printed marketing materials.
• Assist with selection, training, counseling and motivating associates.
• Participate in the development of the hotel expense budget.
• Work with individual vendors, ensuring services and invoices match; getting the best price for supplies.
• Meet with and solicit comments from guests on a regular basis to determine their level of satisfaction with all guest services and facilities.
• Communicate with the property General Manager on a daily basis.
• Schedule, evaluate, and directs all food and beverage personnel.
• Participate in monthly departments meetings, property MOD program, weekly staff meeting, weekly food and beverage meetings, monthly inventories, and leadership team meetings.
• Establish, direct, and review performance standards in food preparation, purchasing, and production to ensure effective, controlled, coordinated efforts are achieved. For example, specs, recipe cards, menu costing, inventory control, etc.
• Monitor, direct, and coordinate effective sanitation, cleanliness, and organization effort in food and beverage operating areas; to include maintenance and control of glassware, china, silver, and linen use and supplies.
• Coordinate efforts of the food and beverage departments to coincide with volumes in business generated by the Catering/Sales and Rooms Division. For example, group commitments, full occupancy, etc.
• Analyze and monitors profit and loss statements.

Here are some of the great benefits of working withus:

• Competitive Pay
• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off Annually - Begin Accruing Immediately!
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Hotel and Travel Discounts Worldwide
• Health, vision, and dental insurance - Multiple plan choices to best fit your needs - Eligible after 7 days of employment!
• Flexible Spending Account
• Group life insurance (provided by the company)
• Short-term disability (provided by the company)
• Voluntary life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution - free money!
• Exclusive discounts on concert tickets, theme park passes, rental cars, and more
• Verizon wireless discount
• Free parking in structure and easy access to public transportation
• Complimentary and discounted food and beverage
• Safety shoe discount
• Deeply discounted dry clean services
• Clean and secure locker room for personal belongings
• Personal and professional developmental opportunities; classroom training, online training, and educational assistance program

Compensation:

• The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 - $116,000.

Why Concord?

Concord Hospitality invests in associates by providing training and development at all levels, from interns to executive leaders. Our "Associate First" culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. Our associates are what our company is built on, and we are proud to recognize them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We value work life balance, diversity, and our commitment to provide the best customer service and quality accommodations in every market we exist. Concord is built on 5 cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and FUN! Our associates say it best with our national company cheer heard throughout North America "We Are Concord!" We support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a "Great Place to Work for All."