POSITION SUMMARY: This position is under the direct supervision of the Area Director of Operation or Executive General Manager and provides restaurant leadership in accordance with established company standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:
Manages Restaurant Environment
Ensures prompt, friendly service according to company guidelines
Builds a culture using the Vision / Mission statement to guide People, Profits, and Guest Experience
Ensures the immediate response and correction of all verbal, email, and social media guest complaints
Ensures a high-quality guest experience by employing tools such as table touching and proactivity in resolving potential guest issues
Teaches and enforces alcohol awareness and builds a positive relationship with local authorities by seeking their assistance in alcohol related issues
Maintains adequate inventory levels
Ensures product preparation and presentation uncompromisingly meeting company standards
Effectively oversees/schedules associates to meet sales demands
Maintains effective safety and security programs according to company policy and government standards
Promotes and manages restaurant organization, cleanliness and sanitation
Manages community marketing, bringing the neighborhood back to the “Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar”
Actively participates in the community to increase sales and enhance the awareness of PFDG
Implements and executes all incentive contests and educates associates on promotions and new menu offerings
Manages Assistant Manager, Associate Manager(s), Team Lead(s) and Team Member performance
Maintains Team Member and administrative functions as related to a manager role
Effectively manages Front of the House and Back of House operations
Responsible for all opening and closing procedures of the restaurant
Manages standards and commitment to quality
Responsible for the managing of all daily and weekly reports
Fosters teamwork by building effective teams committed to restaurant and organizational goals
Operates with a high degree of Professionalism, Ethics and Integrity, maintaining a role-model image
Development of Assistant General Manager, Associate Manager(s), Team Lead(s), and Team Members for growth within the company
Performs other related duties as required and assigned
EQUIPMENT/ COMPUTER SKILLS:
Computers
Phones
Scanners
Photocopiers
filing cabinets
fax machines
Microsoft Suite
Applebee’s systems and software
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Back of House and Front of House Associate Managers, Assistant Managers, Team Leads and Team Members
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent education and/or experience;
Three to five (3-5) years of guest service experience;
Three to five year of prior management experience, preferably in a casual dining setting
Demonstrated ability to grow sales and manage a Profit & Loss Statement
Positive attitude and the ability to handle highly difficult guest interactions;
21+ years old
ServSafe Alcohol and Food Certification a plus
Reading, writing, basic math and verbal communication skills in English is required
Bi-lingual experience a plus
Reliable transportation and Government Issued Driver’s license required
Ability to work 50-55 hour work weeks and flexible schedule consisting of mornings, mid-day shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays
Ability to pass company background check
Passion for the industry
KEY COMPENTENCIES:
Passion for Hospitality
Highly Trusting
Organized
Detail oriented
Demonstrates care and concern
Developer of others
Goal Orientated
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Mobility required during the entire shift
Ability to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to four (4) hours in length
Must have a good sense of balance, be able to reach, bend, stoop, and kneel and frequently lift as much as 50 pounds, several times over
Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and other employees
Travel: Estimated amount of travel is negligible
WORKING CONDITIONS: Subject to wet floors; loud noises; fast-paced; outdoor conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Brand: Applebee's
Address: 5750 Virginia Beach Boulevard Norfolk, VA - 23502
Property Description: 8300 - Norfolk, VA
Property Number: 83000