High Volume Restaurant jobs

• Company: South Hospo Ltd

• Location: The Village Inn Geraldine

• Number of Vacancies: 1

• Pay Rate: $28.00 to $31.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

• Days of Work: Monday to Sunday

• Hours of Work: Minimum 30 to 40 hours per week (Permanent)

We are looking for a full time Restaurant Manager at The Village Inn Complex Geraldine. The Village Inn is one of the busiest and renowned venue in South Canterbury for its hospitallity.

• Develop and maintain a professional and cooperative relationship with kitchen and liquor dispensing staff to ensure the overall business operates smoothly.
• Look for opportunities to improve procedures, and make improvements where appropriate.
• Ensure the restaurant has a sufficient level of staffing and staff rosters are prepared in a timely manner.
• Ensure staff are trained in the correct procedure for taking reservations.
• Ensure restaurant staff can confidently describe wine list and menu items and can make recommendations when asked to do so.
• Ensure staff are aware of specials, new wine lists and menu items and out of stock food and wine.
• Maintain a high level of morale and team cooperation.
• Answer phones quickly and ensure staff do the same.
• Follow up on customer complaints/comments quickly.
• Ensure that all restaurant staff are aware of their obligations pursuant to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and the company’s liquor licence is not jeopardised as a direct consequence of their actions. This includes patron conduct and intoxication.
• Complete restaurant seating plan for the following day.
• Complete cash-up, noting any differences between actual and till total
• Complete shift summary with tips.
• Ensure that all staff who answer customer queries regarding functions are aware of what the policies are.
• Update systems for taking function bookings and ensure staff, food and beverages are organised.
• Confirm all group bookings.
• Ensure the cleaner is carrying out his/her duties to the required standard and let him/her know if there is anything extra that needs to be done, or if anything is not being done to the agreed standard.
• Ensure an adequate supply of all items needed by the restaurant, including napkins, cutlery, glassware, docket books, menus, wine lists, printer and eftpos paper, staff uniforms, etc.
• Ensure restaurant equipment is maintained to reduce the likelihood of breakdowns.
• Participate as a constructive member of the management team with the view to maximising business sales volumes and profitability.
• Ensure office is left in a tidy state.
• Complete such other general and clerical duties as the manager or nominee may require to assist with the smooth operation of the business.
• Make sure no customer is served out of licensing hours.
• Ordering, invoicing, Inventory
• Any other duties employer or other management may require within the Complex

You Will Need the Following Skills:

• Must have a relevant qualification OR a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.

• Well-developed team leadership skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• A planned and organized approach to your work.

• Good organizational skills with a high level of presentation.

• Must be available to work weekends, late nights, and public holidays.

• Must have a clean criminal history.

• Must pass pre-employment checks if required