What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restaurant Manager position at The Lamplighter Restaurant?
Restaurant Manager Job Summary
We have an immediate opening for an experienced and passionate Restaurant Manager to oversee our daily operations. You will be responsible for scheduling/hiring of bar staff to ensure there is sufficient coverage during each shift and banquets/parties, and also monitoring the flow of business during each meal service. You will be responsible for balancing cash drawers, checking and dismissing servers/bus help, ensuring that equipment/lights are turned off, balancing cash drawers, and locking the building. Our ideal candidate has at least three years of industry experience, is willing/able to step into a bartending/serving position as needed, and is reliable and trustworthy.
Restaurant Manager Duties and Responsibilities
· Recruit, train, and supervise restaurant staff
· Create bar schedules to ensure adequate staffing
· Balance cash drawers
· Handle complaints, conflicts, questions, and suggestions from restaurant patrons and employees
· Ensure that equipment, lights, etc. are turned off and lock doors
· Answer phone calls and handle banquet information
· Be flexible and remain calm under stressful situations