Job description
- Work closely with the General Manager to ensure the service and food and beverage experience at (JACX LLC) exceeds guests’ expectations.
- Engages with guests and educates them about Food Hall vendors and upcoming programming.
- Handles all guest concerns and complaints professionally and further communicates these to the General Manager.
- Provides a daily update on guest interests, interactions, and feedback to the General Manager.
- Guides guests in the right direction depending on the guests’ interests in specific cuisines and products of (JACX LLC).
- Supervision and modification of the training program for all new hires.
- Participate and lead daily pre-shift meetings to discuss shift related issues and provide the staff with the necessary information.
- Manage scheduling, payroll, and all other administrative tasks.
- Address employee performance concerns by adhering to established procedures for progressive discipline and counseling.
- Conduct regular employee training as needed.
- Perform daily walkthrough of all areas and be vigilant of any maintenance issues and report to the appropriate department and follow up to ensure completion.
- Ensure that Food Hall storage facilities and other areas are maintained, organized, and hygienic.
- Daily entry and review of information in managers’ logbook that is relevant to operational concerns. Resolve all concerns.
- Performs managerial opening and closing procedures for the restaurant, private events & all other Food & Beverage outlets based on standard operating procedures.
- Inspect all table set-ups, ensuring cleanliness, neatness, and proper placement always.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness in all areas of Food & Beverage and working condition of departmental equipment and supplies.
- Schedule staff members at proper staffing levels; watches labor costs daily to ensure efficiency in scheduling.
- Review daily reports from P.O.S. system.
- Review daily vouchering of invoices for proper expense distribution, purchase order support, and approvals.
- Check attendance and create monthly reports for HR
- Prepare weekly operating reports as required by restaurant and ownership.
- Supervise inventory record keeping and participate in monthly inventory.
- Research and develop new leads for event business and manage client venue relationships.
- Build and implement event strategy for JACX, including budgeting, processes, partnerships, and programming.
- Develop and maintain relationships with local partners in the LIC community.
- Invite clients to the Food Hall for entertainment, lunches, tours, and site inspections.
- Liaise with the corporate marketing team to bolster promotional efforts.
- Ensure that events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with employees, and ensuring accuracy.
- Participate and lead regular meetings to inform staff about upcoming events, client needs, and VIPs.
- Respond to incoming event sales opportunities for the Food Hall. Identify, qualify, and solicit new business to achieve revenue goals.
- Design, develop, and sell creative events.
- Interact effectively with vendors, competitors, local community, and other departments in order to maintain guest satisfaction.
- Execute exemplary guest service to drive guest satisfaction and loyalty.
- 7-10 years of hospitality experience in a high-volume environment
- Experience managing and overseeing teams
- Effective, clear and concise in both verbal and written communication
- Great attention to detail in both independent execution and the supervision of others
- High-levels of emotional intelligence to ensure success in guest relations and people management
- Resourceful and efficient in all tasks with an expert ability to determine priorities
- Strong critical thinking skills to solve for root cause
- Organized and timely with the management of multiple tasks at any point in time
- Action oriented with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team
- Onsite presence is required for this position.
About Tishman Speyer
CEO: Rob Speyer
Revenue: $5 to $25 million (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.tishmanspeyer.com