FOH Restaurant Manager

Company Description

Fennel attracts leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments and have a keen eye for detail. Successful candidates are passionate about restaurants, hospitality, food and excellent service. Our performance-driven environment prepares you to build a rewarding career in hospitality.

Fennel Kitchen and Bar is a perfect family and business fine dining restaurant where mediterranean cuisine delights and impeccable service are always on the menu.

Are you relentless in the pursuit of excellence? Maybe even a little rebellious (especially when it comes to food)? Do you believe the teamwork is the secret ingredient to achieve greatness? Do you want to be part of a village of people who stand together, operate with purpose and WIN?

Compensation growth is performance-based. This high-growth compensation model reflects our desire to reward our team members for their hard work and amazing contributions to the organization.

Our management team search is focused on individuals who are dedicated to consistently driving high standards and achieving service excellence. Those who enjoy a small-company-feel, are adept at building relationships, and have a single-minded focus on delivering quality should apply.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role as a Restaurant and Bar Manager located in Aliso Viejo, CA. The Restaurant and Bar Manager will oversee/execute the daily operations of the restaurant and bar, including bar ordering, menu changes, scheduling, hiring and managing staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, controlling costs, and maintaining quality standards

The Manager’s duties include ensuring effective operations, providing the high food quality and cleanliness standards, engaging in team member training and development, reviewing financial information, and seeing to guest satisfaction.

Newly hired managers will quickly embrace a self-directed training model and demonstrate a high level of natural curiosity about the finer details of restaurant operations. Training length is dependent upon previous experience. You become a core member of the management team while simultaneously gaining experience in each staff-level role—both in the dining room and kitchen.

Because our managers come from all backgrounds and industries, you are not expected to be an expert on day one but will be given many opportunities within a short period of time to show your strengths. We aim to create well-rounded restaurateurs who are also savvy businesspeople. All are given the tools for professional growth and successful managers can achieve the General Manager title within a few years.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fine dining restaurant and bar management
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and customer service orientation
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Must be over 21 years of age
• At least 2 years of recent full-service or fast-casual restaurant, hospitality, or food service experience
• 2+ years of culinary-focused management experience
• Food Handlers Certification / Alcoholic Beverage Servers Certification (TABC/BASSET)
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Understanding of food and equipment safety and sanitation regulations
• Results driven and team oriented

• Act with Integrity and Respect
• People First
• Everyone Owns Guest Loyalty
• Relentless Drive for Excellence
• We Support and Hold each Accountable
• Engage Community

What are the Perks?

• Highly Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision within 90 days of starting employment
• Attainable Quarterly Bonus
• Dining Privileges for the Manager & Immediate Family
• % of base salary based on budgeted sales, controllable profit, labor, COGs, social media. Paid out quarterly.
• Leadership and Career Development Opportunities
• Commitment to Promote from Within (50% Internal Promotion Rate)