SA Hospitality Group
FOH - Floor Manager (New Restaurant Opening)
SA Hospitality Group, Westport, Connecticut, us, 06889
FOH - Floor Manager (New Restaurant Opening)
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SA Hospitality Group is Italian at heart, the vision of Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli who have translated old‑world sensibilities to appeal to modern‑day New York City clientele. Since 2003, SA Hospitality Group has expanded to a selective group of iconic New York neighborhoods with its three brands: Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever, Felice with 24 restaurant locations in Manhattan, Southampton, NY, East Hampton, NY, Aspen, CO, Milan, Italy, and Palm Beach, FL.
Position Purpose:
this person will be in command of overall operations of the restaurant in the absence of General Manager and Assistant General Manager.
New opening:
Felice restaurant in Westport, CT opening February.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Managerial
Facilitate coaching, counseling opportunities and disciplinary discussions to employees.
Interview, assess and select employees for employment with AGM/GM.
Direct daily work activities of all scheduled staff including but not limited to floor plans, section assignment & side work.
Monitor, manage and report discrepancies with registers between shifts.
Responsible for overall grooming service staff.
Monitor what works and what does not and communicate observations and suggestions for improvements.
Assist with training of all newly hired and existing staff and training materials generation.
Focus on specifically assigned area of restaurant needs that need attention when requested by General Manager – such as beverage, wine sales, service, etc.
Service
Communicate all guest related issues or requests to the appropriate service staff and culinary team and guide them towards succession.
Support staff with any tasks, resolve operational and employee issues and consult resolution with General Manager and/or Assistant General Manager.
Personalize service by leading by example (e.g., using guest’s name, building relationships with guests to achieve loyalty and build regular clientele, check on satisfaction by being involved and speaking with every guest dining with us, etc.)
Represent all products and present them to customers explaining the brand and flavors using skilled sales techniques.
Monitor and make sure quality of food and beverages is at its highest.
Personally handle the service in the dining room and oversee the service staff and flow of entire restaurant by being present on the floor during all meal periods when scheduled.
Product Presentation
Monitor and ensure quality of food and beverages is at its highest.
Assist with inventories if requested by GM and AGM – beverage, china/glassware/silverware.
Responsible for freshness and look of the florals of the entire dining room and overall decoration and esthetics of outdoor area and the dining room; communicate needs to AGM/GM.
Labor Management
Direct daily work activities of all scheduled staff – floor plans, section assignment, side work, etc.
Continually review performance and attendance of all staff - address shortcomings and recognize success.
Serve as a role model and mentor by setting a positive example in all aspects of business and personnel management.
Support and work closely with the rest of the management team so as a team you uphold the service and hospitality standards in the restaurant.
Work closely with staff to establish a group‑hospitality minded employees who will develop and maintain our philosophy and values.
Understand, follow and direct others in current safety procedures.
Administrative
Monitor and ensure the accuracy of menus, wine list, beer and house cocktail lists and POS postings.
Find a way to actively respond to all company/operation emails whenever possible and always in a professional manner (not on the floor in front of guests and not during service).
Participate and monitor Avero reports regarding the daily performance of the restaurant.
Follow up on all needed repairs immediately by informing GM and AGM or directly calling maintenance and communicating outcome in detail to all involved.
Attend all necessary meetings scheduled by General Manager, Director of Operations, or ownership.
Financial
Suggest promotions and bring revenue increase ideas, train staff on upselling, build guest loyalty by touching every single table, monitor schedules and actual hours worked, etc.
Monitor and manage registers between shifts.
Enforce federal, state, and local laws including health & labor requirements.
Self‑Development As Floor Manager, you are responsible for maintaining current knowledge of the world of restaurants—food, wine, beer, and spirits. You will continually develop this knowledge on your own time and stay on top of current industry trends. Progress in education will be evaluated on an ongoing basis. The company will assist in any way possible with educational goals that relate to your duties as Floor Manager, with prior approval from management.
Minimal Essential Requirements
The ability to work as part of a team, and personal cleanliness.
Food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomed; food handler’s certification required.
Ability to communicate and understand direction in English to ensure safety in the workplace.
Ability to understand, respond, and engage with co‑workers, managers, and guests in English.
Time management and ability to work under pressure to manage high volume of production.
Active listening and learning skills.
Reading and speaking comprehension skills.
Discipline to follow set standards.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
ADA:
SA Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity in order to complete Form I-9 within 72 hours of commencing work. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Sales and Business Development
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SA Hospitality Group is Italian at heart, the vision of Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli who have translated old‑world sensibilities to appeal to modern‑day New York City clientele. Since 2003, SA Hospitality Group has expanded to a selective group of iconic New York neighborhoods with its three brands: Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever, Felice with 24 restaurant locations in Manhattan, Southampton, NY, East Hampton, NY, Aspen, CO, Milan, Italy, and Palm Beach, FL.
Position Purpose:
this person will be in command of overall operations of the restaurant in the absence of General Manager and Assistant General Manager.
New opening:
Felice restaurant in Westport, CT opening February.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Managerial
Facilitate coaching, counseling opportunities and disciplinary discussions to employees.
Interview, assess and select employees for employment with AGM/GM.
Direct daily work activities of all scheduled staff including but not limited to floor plans, section assignment & side work.
Monitor, manage and report discrepancies with registers between shifts.
Responsible for overall grooming service staff.
Monitor what works and what does not and communicate observations and suggestions for improvements.
Assist with training of all newly hired and existing staff and training materials generation.
Focus on specifically assigned area of restaurant needs that need attention when requested by General Manager – such as beverage, wine sales, service, etc.
Service
Communicate all guest related issues or requests to the appropriate service staff and culinary team and guide them towards succession.
Support staff with any tasks, resolve operational and employee issues and consult resolution with General Manager and/or Assistant General Manager.
Personalize service by leading by example (e.g., using guest’s name, building relationships with guests to achieve loyalty and build regular clientele, check on satisfaction by being involved and speaking with every guest dining with us, etc.)
Represent all products and present them to customers explaining the brand and flavors using skilled sales techniques.
Monitor and make sure quality of food and beverages is at its highest.
Personally handle the service in the dining room and oversee the service staff and flow of entire restaurant by being present on the floor during all meal periods when scheduled.
Product Presentation
Monitor and ensure quality of food and beverages is at its highest.
Assist with inventories if requested by GM and AGM – beverage, china/glassware/silverware.
Responsible for freshness and look of the florals of the entire dining room and overall decoration and esthetics of outdoor area and the dining room; communicate needs to AGM/GM.
Labor Management
Direct daily work activities of all scheduled staff – floor plans, section assignment, side work, etc.
Continually review performance and attendance of all staff - address shortcomings and recognize success.
Serve as a role model and mentor by setting a positive example in all aspects of business and personnel management.
Support and work closely with the rest of the management team so as a team you uphold the service and hospitality standards in the restaurant.
Work closely with staff to establish a group‑hospitality minded employees who will develop and maintain our philosophy and values.
Understand, follow and direct others in current safety procedures.
Administrative
Monitor and ensure the accuracy of menus, wine list, beer and house cocktail lists and POS postings.
Find a way to actively respond to all company/operation emails whenever possible and always in a professional manner (not on the floor in front of guests and not during service).
Participate and monitor Avero reports regarding the daily performance of the restaurant.
Follow up on all needed repairs immediately by informing GM and AGM or directly calling maintenance and communicating outcome in detail to all involved.
Attend all necessary meetings scheduled by General Manager, Director of Operations, or ownership.
Financial
Suggest promotions and bring revenue increase ideas, train staff on upselling, build guest loyalty by touching every single table, monitor schedules and actual hours worked, etc.
Monitor and manage registers between shifts.
Enforce federal, state, and local laws including health & labor requirements.
Self‑Development As Floor Manager, you are responsible for maintaining current knowledge of the world of restaurants—food, wine, beer, and spirits. You will continually develop this knowledge on your own time and stay on top of current industry trends. Progress in education will be evaluated on an ongoing basis. The company will assist in any way possible with educational goals that relate to your duties as Floor Manager, with prior approval from management.
Minimal Essential Requirements
The ability to work as part of a team, and personal cleanliness.
Food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomed; food handler’s certification required.
Ability to communicate and understand direction in English to ensure safety in the workplace.
Ability to understand, respond, and engage with co‑workers, managers, and guests in English.
Time management and ability to work under pressure to manage high volume of production.
Active listening and learning skills.
Reading and speaking comprehension skills.
Discipline to follow set standards.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
ADA:
SA Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity in order to complete Form I-9 within 72 hours of commencing work. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Sales and Business Development
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