Restaurant Manager - Nick & Stef's Steakhouse

Voted "best steakhouse" in downtown Los Angeles, Nick & Stef's known for exceptional dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood and delicious signature side dishes is set to undergo a remodel, this summer! Plans will render a completely new chic setting, including a stunning outdoor terrace and a dry-aging room sure to be the restaurant’s main attraction! Founded on Chef Joachim Splichal's vision of unique restaurants, emphasizing fresh seasonal ingredients and unparalleled service, Nick & Stef’s remodel is sure to be the talk of the town!

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Restaurant Manager

An opportunity exists for a guest service fanatic, with previous steakhouse experience to join our team for the re-opening of Nick & Stef’s in late September, 2015. We offer great opportunities to build and grow your career while maintaining friendly and enjoyable work environments.

THE TASKS & RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Manage the restaurant to meet or exceed standards in food quality, safety, and cleanliness

• Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to keep employees current on all events/promotions, menu item changes

• Ensure exceptionally high standards of service are consistently upheld within the restaurant

• Continuously motivate and develop employees to keep up morale and service standards

• Assess and resolve employee and/or departmental issues as they arise.

• Be able to prioritize and organize as needed, making guest service and food quality top priorities

• Gain a comprehensive, up-to-date understanding of all menu information for the restaurant

• Ability to input and access information in management systems/computers

• Must be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using sound judgment

• Create positive guest experiences by delivering a high level of service and ensuring all staff engage guests to understand

• their needs and exceed expectations

• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and company policies

• Ensure that assigned staffs have reported to work; document any late or absent employees

  THE REWARDS:

• Competitive compensation package

• Major medical insurance options

• Dental, Vision and life insurance

• 401Kprogram

• Company Dining program

Desired Skills and Experience

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 2 years as a Restaurant Manager in a full-service, upscale, high volume restaurant

• Previous experience working within an upscale steakhouse is highly preferred

• Food Safety Manager certification required

• Culinary or Hospitality degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Able to work a min. of 55 hours per week, including weekends, evenings and holidays

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to anticipate opportunities for improvement and act accordingly

• Must be a self-starter

• Impeccable service standards and attention to detail

• Professional, polished appearance with the ability to interact with all types of guests

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Must have good administrative and computer skills

• Food safety certificate

Company Description

Patina Restaurant Group offers outstanding career opportunities for talented, highly motivated professionals with an eye for detail and an appreciation for the exceptional quality and level of service we deliver. With approximately 70 locations in New York and Los Angeles, PRG offers a fast paced and dynamic environment in which to shine. More than just an equal opportunity employer, PRG enthusiastically celebrates the powerful and profound diversity of our team. We believe that talent, drive and experience are the only relevant criterion for considering new team members.

Work location: Los Angeles, CA