Manager Westlake Restaurant Management - The Melting Pot Nashville - Full-time / Part-time

RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT POSITION:

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 
Negotiable Base Salary + Quarterly Incentives and Bonus Program 
401K Retirement Plan 
Health Benefits 
Paid Vacation 
Trade Program 
Tickets to local sporting and theater events. 

Upscale, Unpretentious, High Volume Stable Restaurants 
Strong Management Teams In Place 
Growth Opportunities 
Reasonable Work Schedule - Positive Environment

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 
Generally we want folks who are; Happy, Enjoy Helping Other People, Trainable and Thinking Problem Solvers. The kind of people you would also like to work with. 
Must be able to follow food safety standards 
Must be able and willing to lead by example - with detail orientation. 
Proven work history and career progression with some supervision an advantage 
The positions requires teamwork, ability to read directions and manuals, require extensive use of computer systems

JOB DESCRIPTION 
A Melting Pot Manager will perform a variety of different functions throughout the work day. 
The working environment is dynamic and challenging and requires creative and critical thinking 
individual. Each manager is assigned an area of responsibility as well as daily dining room 
management responsibilities. A quality manager will always be coaching - providing feedback for constant staff learning and verification of knowledge and skills. 

Dining Room Management
Insure each guest enjoys a "Perfect Night Out"
Be a clientele builder
Coordinate the service of the servers, server assistants and bussers
Solve service problems

Opening and Closing Shift Responsibilities 
These shifts are rotated among managers and Key Employees.

OPENING SHIFTS
Insure proper staffing
Coordinate w/kitchen to insure proper prep and staffing
Daily reservations management
Conduct daily training meeting
Daily bookkeeping
Daily receiving

CLOSING SHIFTS
Perform all server checkouts
Manage cash and deposits
Reconcile daily accounting and gift cards
Assign and inspect closing work

Specialty Area Responsibilities Each manager is assigned a specific focus area. This insures detailed attention in critical areas. These responsibilities are expanded or changed to insure cross training and your career development. Some Examples:
Wine & Spirits Manager
Small wares & Maintenance
Reservations and Sales
Payroll and Accounting
Training and Scheduling
Facility Maintenance
Purchasing, Receiving and Inventory
Menu and POS management
Marketing Assistance - website maintenance, loyalty club communications, promotion planning and execution
Special Project Assignments 

WORK SCHEDULE 
5 day work week average 45 - 48 hours 
2 days off in a row 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS 
2 year college or equivalent restaurant experience preferred. 

Language/Computer Skills 
Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate in English, proficiency in Spanish as secondary/primary language is encouraged. Must have the ability to write, analyze, and evaluate various reports, manuals, and internal and external business correspondence. Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows with Knowledge of Excel, MS Word and email. Must have the ability to present information in an organized, accurate, clear, and concise format. 

Management Experience preferred but not required 
Restaurant Experience is required -- Full service

Fine wine & spirits knowledge helpful 
Computer literacy required 
Excel, Word, accounting software and POS experience is helpful 
High Energy, Positive outlook,Non-fraternizing maturity and a good sense of Humor 

WHO WE ARE: 
The Melting Pot is more than a restaurant, it is a movement of incredibly talented people who provide our guests a chance to escape, create memories and pursue their dreams. 

The Melting Pot has been owned and operated by the same family for 24 years. They own Melting Pot Restaurants in Texas, Arizona, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. They also own and operate the Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse in Nashville. Each of their restaurants has an operating partner who has risen through the ranks to own part of the restaurant.

The four course fondue dining experience offers guests a chance to experience "The Fondue Effect". The guest and working environment is up scale, casual and fun. High quality, entertaining service is critical to the continued success of the restaurant. The per person average for our dinner only concept is $45. 

The Melting Pot of Nashville has been voted best restaurant in Nashville and has won Most Romantic Restaurant in Nashville more then ten times. 

REQUIREMENTS and DESCRIPTION 
*Minimum of 2 years in the restaurant business (not fast food) with at least 1year in a supervisory position. 
*Self-motivated with a strong work ethic. 
*Understanding of Wine and Spirits products and sales. 
* Verification of previous employment, references and background check will be conducted. 
* This position requires extensive use of a variety of computer programs
* Must be able work for extended hours on your feet and lift 50lbs

TN ABC Card Required, Serve Safe Certification Reqired (May be obtained after hire)