Executive Restaurant Manager

Company: Sweet Basil
Location: Vail
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Manager to lead our team at Sweet Basil. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our fine dining restaurant, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

--- Caring for our guests through a hospitable presence on the floor and through coaching of the dining room staff
--- Supporting our staff through appropriate management and supervision to include daily work assignment, appraising performance, rewarding and counseling employees, addressing employee concerns and resolving issues
--- Working directly with the chef team, fostering a collaborative environment with our culinary staff
--- Involvement in the recruitment and new hire process to include interviewing, recruiting, and training new employees
--- Identifying and recognizing regular patrons to foster ongoing relationships and generate repeat business
--- Aid in coaching and managing service team to ensure smooth service at all points in the dining experience
--- Provide strong reservation and floor management ability, in order to maximize business and revenue potential

Requirements:

--- A minimum of 5 years' experience in a management role within a fine dining culinary and hospitality driven restaurant or hotel
--- Honesty, integrity, and strong work ethic
--- Creative thinker, with the ability to provide meaningful input to effect positive change
--- Strong leadership and management skills, with ability to motivate, coach, and inspire service team members
--- Effective verbal and written communication skills
--- A commitment to excellence and team success
--- A positive and self-motivated disposition, with the desire to learn and grow professionally
--- General knowledge of wines and spirits including technical and service aspects
--- General knowledge of food preparation methods and culinary terminology
--- Ability to make and apply creative decisions, often on the fly and in the moment
--- Ability to remain flexible in problem solving approaches
--- The ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company philosophy, policies and applicable laws
--- Must be fluent in English
--- A love for the mountains and the culture of a ski town

Benefits:

--- Health insurance
--- Dental insurance
--- Vision insurance
--- Employee comp account and discount
--- Salary with 4 weeks paid vacation
--- Ski Pass
--- Parking Pass
--- R&D Allowance
--- Clothing Allowance

Keywords: Sweet Basil, Snowmass , Executive Restaurant Manager, Hospitality & Tourism , Vail, Colorado