General Manager

General Operating Partner -The Melting Pot of Richmond

 

WHO WE ARE:

TheMelting Pot is more than a restaurant, it is a movement of incrediblytalented people who provide our guests a chance to escape, creatememories and pursue their dreams.

 

The Melting Pot is a 30 year old franchise system with over130 locations.  The strength of  the system is its local owners.  Typically the owners have come from the ranks of its managers and guests. 

 

The four course fondue dining experience offers guests a chance to "Dip into something different". The guest and working environment is upscale, 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.

 

Visit www.meltingpot.com for more information

 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

TheMelting Pot is seeking a dynamic, energetic and enthusiastic GeneralOperating Partner eager to provide a Perfect Night Out for all of ourguests. The Melting Pot restaurants feature tableside service with afull menu and fine wine in an upscale environment. Our managers leadone of the most impressive restaurant concepts in North America byensuring guest satisfaction through excellent execution of operationalstandards and guidelines. We offer a flexible schedule, fun atmosphere,high earning potential and a great support team. If you have a passionfor exceptional guest service, it's time to dip into a career with TheMelting Pot.

 

TheOperating Partner is our General Manager who will be required topurchase anywhere from 5% to 20% of the restaurant after a one yearprobationary period.

 

REQUIREMENTS and DESCRIPTION

•Capital available to purchase shares in the restaurant

•Minimum of 5 years management experience in the restaurant business (not fast food).

•Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

•A background or interest in wine is a must.

•This position requires excellent communication skills and an outgoing personality

•Verification of previous employment & references will be conducted.

 

DETAILED 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.

 

Over all responsibilities

Smile and maintain a professional appearance that exemplifies excellence Train and develop front of the house team in all areas of cost control as needed Monitorfront of the house labor costs through constant evaluation oftraining,productivity, and weekly labor projections compared to actualhours Supervise assigned staff to deliver outstanding products and services that exceed our guests' expectations Ensure all financial and administrative reporting is accurate and submitted accordingly Maximize bar/beverage cost controls through training, monitoring, inventory controls and current POS pricing structures Have a desire to learn with a positive outlook

 

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.

 

  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

  Smallwares & Maintenance

 Reservations and Sales

  Payroll and Accounting

  Training and Scheduling

 Purchasing, Receiving and Inventory

    Menu and POS management

    Special Project Assignments

 

WORK SCHEDULE

5 day work week average 50 - 60 hours

2 days off in a row

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

4 year degree or equivalent experience preferred. 

 

Language/Computer Skills

Musthave the ability to read, write, and communicate in English,proficiency in Spanish as secondary/primary language is encouraged.  Musthave 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 is 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

 

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Negotiable Base Salary

$45,000 - $50,000 Based on Experience and education

Ownership in Restaurant

Health Benefits

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Manager are trained by experienced Melting Pot Managers and mentored.

The Melting Pot has over 130 locations nationwide

 

LEARN MORE AT - www.meltingpot.com