Exciting new opportunity coming to Bellevue Washington. World-Renowned Restaurant Group Acurio Restaurantes is opening one of their most successful concepts, La Mar Cocina Peruana, in the heart of Bellevue. With 8 locations worldwide, we are adding another gem to our portfolio and we are looking for you: a dynamic General Manager with experience in openings and successfully leading large teams.
Acurio Restaurantes' mission is to serve the best authentic Peruvian food and beverages in a fun and comfortable environment with service that is genuine, attentive, and knowledgeable. We believe in treating our guests, staff and suppliers with respect and dignity. By meeting these objectives, we will succeed in efficient and profitable operations.
About you:
The General Manager (GM) is responsible for all operational aspects of the restaurant. Working with a team of hospitality professionals, they will oversee all planning, organizing, training and financial aspects of the restaurant. They will have a full working knowledge of all systems, policies and procedures in accordance with company specifications as well as state laws and regulations. They will foster a positive and safe work environment and be responsible for the growth and development of their employees. The GM will drive revenues and profits by developing, marketing and consistently providing an exceptional guest experience. To be successful in this role, the GM will need to demonstrate strong management and leadership skills and experience in both front and back of the house operations. The GM is required to maintain the highest standards of food, service, health and safety, as well as ensure the efficient and profitable business performance of the restaurant and the optimal utilization of staff and resources.
General Manager Responsibilities:
Be an effective leader and inspirational role model for staff and management.
Build clientele by working the room and developing strong relationships with guests and the community.
Take responsibility for the successful operation of the business by building revenues and controlling expenses.
Oversee guest service and ensure that the restaurant is properly staffed through effective scheduling and that employees are well trained to perform their jobs.
Manage labor and purchases to maximize profitability.
Ensure that policies, procedures, standards, specifications and guidelines are adhered to.
Provide a positive and safe work environment for staff.
Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation and cleanliness.
Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are provided responsive, friendly, and courteous service at all times.
Make final employment and termination decisions while complying with state and federal labor laws.
Continually strive to develop your managers in all areas of managerial and professional development.
Develop employees by establishing performance expectations, providing coaching and counseling as needed and conducting performance reviews on an annual basis.
Provide education on service, food and beverage and conduct product knowledge testing to ensure the service team is prepared to deliver knowledgeable service for our guests.
Prepare reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, clearly denoting sales, labor, and COGS as well as year over year trends.
Process payroll to ensure accurate recording of hours worked and monitor that meal breaks are effectively administered to avoid penalties. Ensure that all time edits are accompanied by employee sign-off.
Negotiate new vendor contracts and monitor pricing to ensure we're purchasing the highest quality products at competitive pricing in line with budgeted costs..
Review staffing levels and overall front-of-house schedules to ensure labor budgets and targets are met
Manage shifts which include: daily decision making, scheduling, and planning while upholding standards, product quality, cleanliness and ambiance (sound, lighting, temperature).
Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas. Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances.
Evaluate current market trends and adjust product inventories accordingly.
Be knowledgeable of state employment policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.
Ensure a safe environment for both employees and guests by participating in the Company safety committee meetings and training management and staff.
Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees and guests.
Make effective decisions regarding all new-hires, discipline, termination or other personnel decisions.
Interview hourly employees. Direct hiring, supervision, development and, when necessary, termination of employees.
Conduct orientation, explain the Ozumo Culture and Philosophy, and oversee the training of all new employees
Responsible for capital expenditures and signing off on smaller purchases
Responsible for budget preparation as well as analyzing monthly and yearly P&L statements.
Maintain current knowledge of all systems including but not limited to; Toast POS, Ctuit, MS Office, Adobe InDesign, Online Platforms and Website Management.
Responsible for overseeing the events manager position and implementing strategies to further drive banquet and large party business to the restaurant
Position Qualifications:
3 years General Manager experience in a fine dining restaurant
Restaurant Opening Experience preferred
Extensive knowledge of Peruvian cuisine, wines, spirits and beers is a plus.
Basic Spanish Language skills a plus
Strong leadership and communication (written and verbal) skills
Thorough understanding of profit and loss statements and budgeting.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Word & Excel
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
Ability to lift 50+lbs'
Workplace Orientation: On location (not remote).
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Gym Membership
FULLY covered health/vision/dental
Other
Shift:
Evening shift
Morning shift
Night shift
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Required)
Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Bellevue, WA 98004 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Bellevue, WA 98004: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)