This position is based on Turks and Caicos Island.

Restaurant Manager

• Our Terrace Mediterranean Restaurant is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to manage the staff and operation of our establishment.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of our restaurant’s policies and procedures, and will participate in achieving our revenue objectives.
• The Restaurant Manager will ensure that staff remain compliant with all local, state and federal laws, and that customers’ needs are promptly met.  
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures, steps of services and other policies and procedures for the food and beverage operation.
• Charged with financial and profit & loss responsibilities to exceed departmental budgets while controlling departmental cost and expenditures.
• Work collaboratively with the planning committee members in carrying out hotel objectives.
• To maintain high visibility in the outlets on a day to day basis at peak times.
• Researches new products and trends, develop an analysis of the cost/profit benefits.
• Monitors purchasing and receiving procedures for products and supplies to ensure proper quantity, quality and price for all purchases.
• Participation in Manager on Duty shifts as required.
• Participation towards overall Hotel Maintenance and cleanliness.
• Charged with hiring, training and developing food and beverage associates.
• Ensure COMO corporate brand and standards are observed.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety regulations regarding food preparation and serving in dining facilities.
• Maintain food and equipment inventories, keeping inventory records, submit purchase orders, and cost control responsibilities.
• Review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
• Monitor budgets, timekeeping records, and team scheduling.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Four plus (4+) Years of luxury restaurant or Fine Dining experience required, in a Management role
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
• Excellent organizational skills
• Solid knowledge of food, beverage and wine knowledge
• Solid computer knowledge, with a high degree of competency in Microsoft suite products; knowledge in Micros 3700 or 9700, Open table and HotSos also highly preferred
• Open availability to work nights, weekends and most major holidays
• Genuine and warm hospitality skills
• Energetic and dynamic personality
• The ability to lead, manage and train staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Strong knowledge and understanding of daily restaurant accounting procedures
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, kneeling or crouching.
• Must be able to reach overhead and below the knees; including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 30 pounds without assistance.

The company will accept applicants who are able to successfully clear background and drug tests as part of the visa sponsorship process.

CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of full life cycle recruitment.
• Technical proficiency with MS Office, intranet and internet-based tools, social media tools (LinkedIn, social media), web-based recruiting, and sourcing tools.
• Ability to recruit for diverse candidates in strategic alignment with the organization’s staffing plans.
• Knowledge of applied HR practices and guidelines.
• High-level client and candidate relationship management skills.
• Solid interpersonal communication skills, including verbal and written communications
• Solid organizational and time-management skills; set expectations and communicate project milestones.
• Ability to apply business acumen/ systems thinking in order to anticipate the organization’s needs, make effective decisions, and influence across levels.
• Strong cross-cultural competencies and ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Passion for Gandara’s core mission and work.
• Previous knowledge of (or ability to quickly gain an understanding of) recruiting landscape across the organization.
•  Ability to source and engage passive candidates across diverse business sectors.
• Ability to achieve results in a complex, often ambiguous environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively prioritize candidates and internal stakeholder needs.