Assistant Restaurant Manager – Hotel Carmichael

Located in the heart of Carmel City Center near the Arts & Design District, Hotel Carmichael offers a unique way to experience Central Indiana: spirited, celebrated, and steeped in tradition of authentic hospitality. Discover the music, movement, and magic of Carmel’s newest boutique luxury destination, the Hotel Carmichael.

Hotel Carmichael is looking for a dynamic Assistant Restaurant Manager with weekend availability to work in our signature French restaurant, Vivante. Please see attached job description for full list of roles and responsibilities for the position.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
**Assist in all F&B outlets, with a focus on beverage operations. Responsible for all beverage operations of the hotel: plan, implement, and adhere to operating budgets; manage beverage cost percentages to be aligned with budget and monthly forecasts; supervise on-going training to ensure highest-quality service; maintain high employee morale; ensure that all legal requirements are met; inspect, train, and ensure that all safety and sanitation standards remain consistently high; and work directly with all staff to ensure highest-quality product, service, and work environment for both internal and external guests.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute floor shifts throughout all F&B outlets in hotel.
• Assist the Food and Beverage Director/Manager in developing operating budgets for each beverage outlet. After approval, monitor and take corrective action as necessary to help ensure that budget goals are attained.
• Plan and implement cost control measures for all beverage expenses – beverage cost, labor cost, and other operating expenses.
• Inspect to ensure that all safety, sanitation, energy management, preventive maintenance, and other standards are consistently met.
• Help plan and approve the organizational chart, staffing, scheduling procedures, and job descriptions for all beverage positions.
• Interview and approve all hires in the beverage department.
• Ensure that all legal requirements are consistently met, including wage and hour and federal/state/local laws according to alcoholic beverages and food safety and sanitation.
• Monitor purchasing and receiving procedures for products and supplies to ensure proper quantity, quality, and price for all purchases.
• Develop cocktail program to design signature drinks for the property.
• Maintain appearance, upkeep, and cleanliness of all beverage equipment and facilities, by utilizing daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning lists.
• Audit and approve weekly payroll.
• Coordinate and approve all beverage invoices.
• Plan and implement internal and external marketing and sales promotions for the beverage department.
• Execute weekly and monthly inventory.
• Oversee the lounge bar as the manager on duty.
• Fill in for other department managers in their absence, as needed.
• As needed, assist other properties, and help standardize operating standards and procedures throughout the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience in a leadership role in a fast-paced, high-end, food and beverage environment.

• Computer literate, comfortable with standard business software, and able to easily and quickly learn new industry software.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy
• Strong knowledge of industry tools such as Micros POS, OpenTable, and Microsoft Office.
• Proven track record of meeting operating budgets and successfully managing labor and cost of goods.
• Hotel and Restaurant Administration degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience and training in the food and beverage industry preferred.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Remain actively engaged on foot for 4 - 6 hours at a time.
• Ability to occasionally lift and transport 35-50 pounds.
• Satisfactorily communicate with external vendors, guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.

Location: 1 Carmichael Square

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Restaurant Supervisor/Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Micros POS / OpenTable: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location