Restaurant Manager

Company Description

This is a seasonal role. The team member must work for the entire winter season - between December 1st of 2022 and April 14th of 2023. Bonus Eligible.

About Westgate Resorts
Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!

About Westgate Park City

The award-winning Westgate Park City Resort & Spa lies in the heart of the Canyons Village base at Park City Mountain. Surrounded by world-class skiing and year-round mountain adventure, Westgate Park City Resort & Spa provides a dynamic and rewarding work atmosphere. Whether they're artists attending the Sundance Film Festival, athletes training and competing at the Utah Olympic Park, or individuals and families seeking a mountain getaway, our guests come from all corners of the globe. Join our team and with us welcome the world to Park City.

Fine dining is a delight at Westgate Park City Resort where the award-winning Edge Steakhouse offers an exceptional menu and comprehensive wine list. Edge Steakhouse delivers a cutting-edge culinary experience that takes the traditional American-style steakhouse to a new level. Our world-class culinary team, led by award-winning Chef Wayne E. Christian, has crafted a unique menu that blends traditional steakhouse favorites with a scrumptious array of specialty appetizers, creative entrees and innovative side dishes.

Job Description

To ensure objectives are met in the Restaurant. Responsible for complete restaurant organization. Directs and coordinates all activities regarding the restaurant by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

As the Restaurant Manager, you will:

• Ensure objectives are met in the Resturant.
• Directs and coordinates all activities regarding the restaurant by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
• Maintains current and accurate standard operating procedural manuals to include service standards, cash handling procedures, menu item preparation, specifications, safety and security, purchasing, ordering, receiving, stocking, requisitioning and internal audit policies.
• Train supervisory staff to follow up and maintain standards.
• Responsible for staff training programs and sales incentive programs which support increasing sales, achievement of budgeted check averages and increase profits.
• Conduct formal performance evaluations of all Restaurant staff.
• Responsible for providing excellent service to owners and guests alike.
• Prepare and adjust work schedules for the entire staff to ensure presence of requisite labor force on each shift with objective to meet customer service standards budgeted guidelines.
• Organize regularly scheduled training classes and meetings with the entire staff of each area.
• Discipline individual staff in accordance to company guidelines.
• Authorize discounted/complimentary Guest Relation checks within department guidelines.
• Responsible for New Hire staff selection, interviewing, orientation and department training. All to be conducted within company/department guidelines.
• Develop and implement outlets on-going staff training programs.
• Provide detailed training to all staff specific to compliance responsibilities to State Health Regulations.
• Prepare weekly revenue forecasts and staff work schedules within established "staffing guidelines".
• Control "front of house" operating expenses in accordance with weekly sales per budget
• Operate outlets within budgeted guidelines.
• Participate in company monthly Goals & Measurements Program.
• Maintains each outlets par stock per department procedure.
• Administers liquor/beverage requisitions per department procedure.
• Ensures adherence to beverage controls per company and department policies.
• Performs POS System voids, management functions and programming within department procedures.
• Researches/tracks missing check reports.
• Responds to guest inquiries, complaints in a professional and urgent manner.
• Ensures adherence to all defined department/company standard operating procedures within department.
• Enforces proper buffet/special event F&B check/cash controls.
• Audits Guests checks, documenting irregularities, cash control violations.
• Observes staff opening/running/closing outlet procedures, maintains current documents checklist.
• Maintains accurate outlet analytical information throughout the year to support budget planning.
• Documents staff call-in/tardiness.
• Enforces staff, company and department grooming policies.
• Recognizes/praises staff extraordinary service, rewards staff utilizing "David Dollars" and other employee programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of both units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; 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.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Must have full service fine dining experience
• Must have training experience
• In-depth knowledge of restaurant best practices and cooking methods.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Aptitude for multi-tasking.
• Must be able to work cooperatively and efficiently in a team.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, legal documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Must have excellent communications skills

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Food Handlers Certification required within 30 days of Hire, must be maintained on a current/valid status. Must successfully attend Company Mandatory Manager Training programs.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Additional Information

Why Westgate?

• Discounted Epic Local's Season Ski Pass (while supplies last)
• FREE Ski & Snowboard and Mountain Bike equipment Rentals
• $2.00 in meals in Team Member Breakroom
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Wellness Programs
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs
• Westgate Resorts prides ourselves on the safety and health of our team members against Covid-19 and follows all applicable laws and guidelines

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Why Westgate?

• Discounted Epic Local's Season Ski Pass (while supplies last)
• FREE Ski & Snowboard and Mountain Bike equipment Rentals
• $2.00 in meals in Team Member Breakroom
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Wellness Programs
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.)
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs