World acclaimed, chef Richard Sandoval’s Venga Venga restaurant is looking for an outgoing Restaurant Manager capable of showing strong leadership, a great work ethic and unstoppable drive while taking care of guests in a vibrant, inviting restaurant.  We are looking for an individual who has a true love for hospitality, as well as top notch food and beverage. If this sounds like you, then we would love to have you join our team!

The job will include directing the flow of service and ensuring guest satisfaction; creating a strong beverage/bar program; supervising, training and scheduling all floor staff; and consistently ensuring the standard of excellence for the restaurant is met or exceeded. This manager will be required to fulfill all daily, weekly and other duties and responsibilities of the position. Experience managing a busy restaurant and running a bar program is a plus.

Core Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Interview, hire, evaluate, reward, and discipline FOH personnel and assist Chef with BOH employees, if needed.
• Orientate, motivate, train, and educate all FOH personnel in restaurant policies,    procedures, and rules.
• Schedule appropriately for the restaurant in the absence of the restaurant General Manager.
• Effectively supervise floor staff to ensure professional service and guest satisfaction during hours of operation.
• Oversee all FOH supplies and hard goods orders ensuring that the restaurant is stocked appropriately for the time of year and advise appropriate person on any ordering needs.
• Educate FOH personnel in product knowledge and cultivate long-term service knowledge.
• Build rapport with restaurant guests and ensure an organic, enjoyable and memorable experience.
• Ensure that all restaurant signage is accurate and in keeping with the theme of Restaurant.
• Responsible for keeping all signage up to date.
• Conduct end of week inventories accurately and timely for beverage program.
• Responsible for accurately reporting payroll on a daily basis.
• Responsible for the end of night closeout and cash drop.
• Maintain the Aloha database with accurate items and prices.
• Maintain employee files.
• Perform all daily tasks as indicated on opening and closing checklists.
• Ultimately responsible for cleanliness and repair of Restaurant and office.
• Attend and perform weekly manager meetings.
• Work closely and with all management staff.
• Foster a culture in which customer satisfaction is the primary concern.
• Establish open lines of communication between FOH and BOH at all times.
• Establish role as a spokesperson for the restaurant within the community and with restaurant’s guests.
• Become entrepreneurial in all endeavors with a view to increasing sales and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain knowledge of local competition and general industry trends.
• Ensure adherence to all budget line items.

You can expect to have 2 days off and in return we expect a minimum 50-55 hour work week.

What We Offer

We offer excellent health, dental and vision options after 60 days of employment. We have a variety of additional insurance options, including disability, life and more. We offer Paid Sick Leave, Paid Birthday and 5 days Parental Leave. Employees also receive discounted dining at the Richard Sandoval Hospitality Restaurants across the country!

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have at least a high school diploma or GED.  Previous F&B experience is required with at least 2 years of Assistant Manager experience or above.  Must be able to work well under pressure and be self-motivated.  Must have good organizational, time management and sales skills.  Good communication skills—both written and verbal.   Position requires sitting, handling, eye-hand coordination, walking, standing, stooping, and kneeling.  This position may on occasion be required to assist with set up which may require the lifting, carrying, pulling or pushing of approximately 21—50 pounds.