Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager - Aloft London Excel

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Job Number 26138974

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location One Eastern Gateway Royal Victoria Dock, London Londo E16 1FR, United KingdomVIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

Pay Range: GBP 30,000 Annual Salary

Job Summary Responsible for Forge Bar, Re:Fuel & Docksider Restaurant daily shift operations and supervision of staff. Position assists with promoting the lounge, menu planning, maintains standards, assists servers on the floor during peak periods and manages property liquor inventories and controls. Strives to ensure guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Accountable for enforcing all legal obligations professionally and consistently. Determines training needed to accomplish goals, then implements plan. Strengthens the food and beverage/culinary team by assisting in other outlets when needed.

CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Bar & Lounge Operations

• Implements agreed upon beverage policy and procedures in F&B departament
• Manages in compliance with all local beverage and liquor laws.
• Understands beverage control including days on hand, perpetual inventory, bar pars, portion control, costs controls, beverage potentials, mix of sales analysis for beverage, issue & returns, food standards, and period end inventory.
• Monitors adherence to all liquor control policies and procedures.
• Attends pre- and post-convention meetings as needed to understand group needs
• Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department.
• Participates in the management of department’s controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Ensures compliance with all Bar/Restaurant policies, standards and procedures.
• Maintains food handling and sanitation standards.
• Be pro active in controlling crockery stocks and organize replacement as necessary.
• Establishes par levels for supplies, liquor, beer, wine and equipment and completes requisitions to replenish shortages or additional items needed for anticipated business.
• Assists with developing menus and promotions as necessary.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness and working condition of departmental equipment, supplies and work areas

Leading F&B departament

• Trains staff on liquor control policies and procedures.
• Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
• Communicates critical information to the Bar/restaurant staff regarding each event.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Provides excellent customer service.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Responds effectively to guest problems and complaints.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
• Provides feedback to individuals in an effort to improve service performance.
• Reviews GSS scores and guest satisfaction results with employees.

Managing Human Resource Activities

• Supports a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.
• Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES Leadership

• Adaptability - Determines how change impacts self and others; displays flexibility in adjusting priorities; and communicates both the reasons for change and how it impacts the workplace.
• Communication - Customizes approach to conveying complex information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner; appropriately interprets verbal and non-verbal behavior; and models active listening to ensure unders…