Housed in a historic 1938 art deco Greyhound Bus Terminal in Downtown Savannah, James Beard Award-winning The Grey is helmed by founders Chef Mashama Bailey and Johno Morisano, Managing Partner. Inspired by the richness of the Low Country, the Grey features dishes that are deep, layered and soulful in their flavors. The influences of the city’s port allow a focus on European wines, Atlantic Trade liquors and warm hospitality to provide a complete experience for our guests. The Grey continues the building’s long tradition of transporting people to a destination, but that destination today one of elevated hospitality and intrinsic satisfaction.
In order to provide the best service to our guests, this position will have a keen focus on the restaurant operations, have a good understanding of our standards and procedures as well as our core values.
The Service Manager will work closely with the General Manager to implement quality and productivity objectives to achieve company goals as well as planning short and long terms projects.
Staff :
- Candidate research, coordinate interviews
Staff Training
Working closely with GM to create and execute training plansCreates training schedule for new hiresConducts server auditionsUniforms – Attention to detail and daily checkMake schedule for Servers / Support staff – Schedules sent in a timely fashion / Manage request time offStaff performance – Monthly (1st)Guest RelationsService
Manages the floor during service offering support to the teamEnsures FOH is properly following all steps of serviceUpholds TGR standards throughout serviceResponsible for managing the daily opening and closing duties of floor managersBuilds and maintains relationships with regular guestsResponsible for overall quality of serviceKey Competencies & Qualifications :
Relevant experience in casual fine dining managementStrong work ethic and ability to successfully work within a team environmentOrganizational skills that are above reproachAbility to multi-task and delegate responsibilities in a timely, organized, and efficient mannerSuperior problem solving, particularly in critical moments, adjusting as necessary for a permanent solutionInstinct and ability to anticipate needs, considerations, and potential challengesAbility to listen intently, process information and to provide clear and accurate results of that processingManagerial presenceExcellent judgment and confident decision-making skillsExcellent communications skills and an innate ability to ensure critical information is shared timelyWorking knowledge of restaurant management platforms, including Toast, 7shifts, ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Office, or the openness to learn those they me less familiar withSense of humor and the ability to maintain a consistent demeanor with staffAbility to perform the following activities : climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, lifting up to 25 lbs, pushing, pulling, moving items, and standing for extended periods of time