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In this role you will need to demonstrate a great knowledge of hospitality, proper service, and Italian food and beverage. Successful candidates require great communication skills, a pleasant and friendly attitude, and a strong passion for hospitality and growth.
Our managers are integral contributors to the overall success of the restaurant.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Management
-Ensure shift end reports and cash outs are prepared accurately
-Maintain a petty cash with receipts for all purchases and ensure submission to --Accounting in a timely fashion
Personnel Management
-Help with payroll, gratuity distribution, and maintain accurate employee records
-Train, coach, develop and discipline all front of house employees through ongoing feedback and the establishment of performance expectations
-Create an engaging and energetic environment where all associates work as a highly functioning team
Shift Execution
-Perform opening, mid and closing shift duties. This role will require 3 closing shifts
-Manage daily operations including cleanliness, organization, revenue opportunities and staffing
-Manage staff, deliver daily briefings, providing them with feedback, maintain a high level of employee morale
-Help the FOH team with ensuring guest experience and proper service. This is a very service oriented role, where activeness and presence on the floor is essential
Guest Relations Management
-Manage guest relations and guest recovery
-Provide exceptional guest service, thereby setting the standard for all employees
-Monitor staff performance and hold staff accountable for their performance, ensuring guest’s experiences meet the highest standards
Operational Execution
-Manage labour and all costs to budget
-Review staffing levels and overall front and back of house schedules to ensure labour forecasts are met
Requirements:
Education & Experience
-2+ years’ experience as a Manager of a high volume premium restaurant required
-Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business/Hospitality Management/Food and Beverage Management and/or equivalent an asset
-Sommelier accreditation or wine education an asset
-Strong bar and cocktail knowledge an asset
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
-Exceptional guest service orientation
-Must possess a strong attention to detail
-Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks with an appropriate sense of urgency in a fast paced environment
-Must possess strong leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to build relationships and manage staff at all levels
-Ability to motivate and manage staff and work effectively in a management team
-Exceptional interpersonal skills
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In Italian, Cucina means to cook and kitchen, but to us, Cucina means so much more. In 2022, we married Buca’s traditional approach with classical Italian recipes. Freshly sourced and high-quality ingredients find their way to your plate through a seasonal menu of familiar Italian flavour.
