Restaurant Manager (FOH) (The Laughing Buddha)

Job Responsibility:

The Laughing Buddha Restaurant is located in downtown Sudbury. We produce fresh food in a busy and trendy environment. We are independently owned and operated. Please read the entire add before applying. Must include a detailed cover letter explaining why you are the right candidate for this role! Minimum of two years of FOH restaurant management experience, or 5+ years of FOH experience.

The Position:

• 40+/- per week (salaried), days, evenings, weekends
• Hiring, Staff Capacity building, team building, terminations, staff moral
• Managing schedules, filling shifts
• Weekly orders and Inventory
• Performance measurements and restaurant metrics
• Ensuring top notch service, and Improving service speed and efficiency
• Updating POS system when necessary
• Managing customer experiences and complaints
• Ensuring restaurant policies and procedures are followed
• Picking up items when necessary
• Troubleshooting and brain storming
• Ensuring restaurant is kept clean and organized
• Other duties as they may arise

Who are you?

• You have extensive experience working in the restaurant industry, ideally as a FOH manager or supervisor. For the right candidate we will consider other experience.
• You work well under pressure and in stressful situations
• You are stoked on the idea of working somewhere independently owned and are excited to be a part of a team.
• You have experience with scheduling and labor management
• You have done some inventory and ordering
• You are familiar with Liquor and Food waste management systems
• You have an understanding of POS systems, Microsoft Office/Suites
• You have handled aspects of HR such as hiring, firing, and employee related issues
• You have extensive customer service experience and have an understanding of how to manage customer complaints
• You are not afraid of working long and hard hours
• You have a way with people. you are a moral booster, a team player, you are positive, and encouraging
• You are familiar with technology troubleshooting and general problem solving
• You have a strong understanding of serving, bartending, food, cocktails, wine etc
• The job could/will require light to moderate lifting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person