Restaurant Manager

  • Full-time
  • Property: 45203-WG Lakes Resort and Spa

Company Description

Use our Daily Pay benefit and get access to your pay as you need it.

About Westgate Resorts
Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!

Job Description

Responsible for complete restaurant organization. Directs and coordinates all activities regarding the restaurant by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

As a Restaurant Manager you will: 

  • Maintain current and accurate standard operating procedural manuals to include service standards, cash handling procedures, menu item preparation, specifications, safety and security, purchasing, ordering, receiving, stocking, requisitioning and internal audit policies.
  • Train supervisory staff to follow up and maintain standards.
  • Responsible for staff training programs and sales incentive programs which support increasing sales, achievement of budgeted check averages and increase profits.
  • Conduct formal performance evaluations of all Restaurant staff.
  • Responsible for providing excellent service to owners and guests alike.
  • Prepare and adjust work schedules for the entire staff to ensure presence of requisite labor force on each shift with objective to meet customer service standards budgeted guidelines.
  • Organize regularly scheduled training classes and meetings with the entire staff of each area.
  • Discipline individual staff in accordance to company guidelines.
  • Authorize discounted/complimentary Guest Relation checks within department guidelines.
  • Develop and implement outlets on-going staff training programs.
  • Provide detailed training to all staff specific to compliance responsibilities to State Health Regulations.
  • Prepare weekly revenue forecasts and staff work schedules within established "staffing guidelines".
  • Control "front of house" operating expenses in accordance with weekly sales per budget
  • Operate outlets within budgeted guidelines.
  • Participate in company monthly Goals & Measurements Program.
  • Maintain each outlets par stock per department procedure.
  • Administer liquor/beverage requisitions per department procedure.
  • Ensure adherence to beverage controls per company and department policies.
  • Responds to guest inquiries, complaints in a professional and urgent manner.
  • Enforce proper buffet/special event F&B check/cash controls.
  • Maintain accurate outlet analytical information throughout the year to support budget planning.
  • Other duties may be assigned

To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for candidates who shares our commitment.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
  • In-depth knowledge of restaurant best practices and cooking methods
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Must be able to work cooperatively and efficiently in a team
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. 
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Westgate Resorts is a smoke and tobacco-free workplace. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate.
  • Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States.

Additional Information

Why Westgate?

  • Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K with generous company match
  • Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
  • Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Wellness Programs
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Military Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
  • Advancement & development opportunities
  • Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.