General Manager

¡VIVA! is a concept by Chef Ray Garcia and in partnership with Las Vegas Restaurateurs, Oliver Wharton and Peter Carrillo, located in Resorts World Las Vegas! The restaurant brings Chef Ray’s passion for executing Mexican cuisine at the highest level in a fun and lively environment at the most iconic casino property to open on the strip in over a decade. Now all we need is YOU!

Being part of Team ¡VIVA! will provide you with an opportunity to work in an environment where you will be a part of the culture. Competitive wages and benefits packages with tremendous growth potential are just the beginning of the perks of being on this team. Come "Viva La Vida” with us.

Core Job Responsibilities:

The General Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations for all front of house functions within the restaurant. This position will also manage personnel assignments and ensure the highest quality of products and service is provided to all customers.

Primary Job Duties: – Includes, but is not limited to:

• Manage all aspects of personnel for restaurant team members.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, guests, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Research market trends to develop and implement new programs to improve operations.
• Manage operational cost to achieve or reduce budgeted expenditures.
• Ensure sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhere to all health code regulations and standards.
• Respond and assist with departmental guest service matters, as needed.
• Achieve daily sales, assigned cost and budget goals.
• Oversee completion of required weekly, monthly and annual department reports and analysis.
• Conduct regularly scheduled meetings to ensure multi-lines of communication are open between management and team members.
• Ensure team members adhere to ¡VIVA! company guidelines as stated in team member training manual and team member handbook.
• Ensure all ¡VIVA! core values and property and department standards are implemented and applied.
• Obtain and maintain position-specific licensing.
• Use personal device/cellular phone for job related operational tasks, job duties, review of company documents, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• At least six years of general Restaurant experience in a similar or related field.
• At least four years in a leadership/management position in a similar or related field.
• At least two years of previous experience in a General Manager position in a similar or related field.
• Working knowledge of food and wine evaluation and selection.
• Proficient in financial management.
• Familiar with restaurant management software system(s).
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Polished appearance and demeanor.
• Excellent customer services skills.
• Ability to obtain & maintain full knowledge and understanding of company and department rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to successfully lead and mentor a team.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• At least 21 years of age.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Previous experience managing a team using a collective bargaining agreement.
• Previous experience in a large, luxury resort setting.