Restaurant Manager - SAA Brooklyn Members Club

The Restaurant Manager ensures a consistent and best-in-class experience for all Members & Guest in our F&B outlets. They proactively and graciously find ways to embed hospitality in even the smallest daily details.

We are looking for a Restaurant Manager to ensure all daily activities run smoothly and efficiently. The candidate should be familiar with restaurant operations and supervising restaurant staff performance to succeed in this role.

You will be responsible for coordinating activities and helping people reach their full potential. The Restaurant Manager will be focused on ensuring excellent customer experience by being a leader and a problem solver.

The ideal candidate will quickly be able to adapt to the brand, values, and culture of the company, evoking passion and excitement for the process in all involved while providing an upbeat and positive client and team experience.

Because we are a small team, we all wear many hats and are happy to roll up our sleeves and lend a hand whenever needed.

Can-do attitudes and respectful, inclusive outlooks are greatly valued and expected of all team members.

This is a unique opportunity to join an outstanding culinary and service program. Be part of a curated group of influential, successful, and passionate professionals.

About 154 Scott

154 Scott is a multifaceted destination that creates space for our everyday lives. Its raw minimalist architecture and pragmatic design set the tone for an environment to work, create, exercise, nourish, connect, and escape.

154 Scott is a private membership club where an inclusive spirit orients exclusive access. 30,000 sq. ft of facilities, comprised of workspaces, art studios, recording studios, conference rooms, private bars and a restaurant, a Wellness Spa & Gym, a pool, and a rooftop deck.

A consciously cultivated community connecting people of different ages, backgrounds, professions, and identities.

Reports to : General Manager

Direct Reports : FOH Staff

Responsibilities

Direct floor staff to ensure the fulfillment of Happier steps of service and hospitality standards

Lead floor service, ensuring that it runs smoothly and that the team is working efficiently and effectively

Facilitate communication between floor staff and kitchen

Problem-solve guest incidents or complaints (service issues, spills, check disputes, etc.)

Consistently helps create memorable experiences for our guests by personalizing service

Recognize and engage with regulars and VIP guests to make them feel a part of the family

Complete all administrative duties competently and as written within the time frame given

Ensures that no members of staff are permitted to work if they are not suitably dressed or groomed

Supports with hiring, scheduling, training, evaluating, and terminating employees

Documents, investigates, escalates, and resolves all employee and guests incidents

Ensures exceptional service standards are consistently met and that activities are carried out effectively

Inspects dining room and storage areas to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

Estimates front-of-house food and beverage needs and supervises intake orders to ensure specifications

Reviews financial information such as sales, inventory, and costs to monitor budget

Meets with dining room and bar personnel to plan restaurant activities and special events, share information, etc.

Performs other duties as required or assigned

Communicates all product-related information and changes to all team members

Support dining room staff by making sure the display is always aesthetically pleasing and accurately representing what is in stock

Participates in the inventory of all items

Completes end-of-shift notes and all other pertinent information

Requirements

Minimum 2+ years in upscale independent restaurant leadership roles preferred

An innate understanding and demonstrated ability with high-touch and consistent customer service

Individuals with diverse educational and training backgrounds

Demonstrated strength in working alongside various backgrounds, skills, and professionals.

Takes pride in the ability to talk to anybody; you can turn any No into a Yes!

Highly entrepreneurial and able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment; proven ability to execute in the face of competing priorities

Flexible self-starter with attention to detail who can work in a fast-paced environment and support multiple projects at once

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Team player with an enthusiastic outlook and creative mind

Must exhibit the ability to plan, prioritize and demonstrate exceptional follow-up skills

Must be courteous, persuasive, client-focused, professional, and positive at all times

Ability to prioritize and get things done in a rapidly changing environment

Be available to work within opening hours, including weekends and holidays

Ability to be a leader with a desire to educate and empower team members and create accountability standards

Willing to learn new and exciting things

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to work long hours as the business needed / required

Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Able to lift up to 35lbs as needed

Able to stand for long periods of time as needed / required

Benefits

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Company Observed Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Training & Development

Referral Program

The base pay range for this position is a salary range of $75,000 - $85,000 per year. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history / job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills, etc.