Restaurant General Manager

CO-OP Restaurant and Lounge is currently seeking a Restaurant General Manager to oversee all Front-of-House restaurant operations under the direction of the General Manager. This position will train team members to provide exemplary guest service and supervise all aspects of the hotel's restaurant operations while maintaining profitable F&B operations. The ideal candidate enjoys entertaining, meeting new people and has an engaging, big personality that thrives in a team environment.

The Restaurant operations operate seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night. Therefore, operational demands require variations in shift days, starting and ending times, and hours worked in a week.

To be successful in this role, your must be able to provide excellent restaurant service and be a hands-on presence and leader in all aspects of the restaurant. You will need to recruit, hire, train and develop a high functioning FOH team in a high-profile environment. Additionally, you should look forward to being appropriately visible and engaging with all guests, PR and Marketing

Our caring and attentive associates reinforce our principal belief that guest service is our highest priority. We have opportunities for energetic, service-oriented individuals who are experienced in providing efficient service and memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest and most efficient level of hospitality and customer service expected by our guests. Ensure that the hospitality and service standards set forth by Study Hotels' operating principles are consistently implemented.
• Supervise all aspects of the hotel's restaurant operations: restaurant, lounge, to-go area, room service, and living room café.
• Engage and supervise Front-of-House team members, set clear expectations, and establish accountability in a team setting. Create and support a positive working environment that promotes curiosity, teamwork and fosters growth.
• Oversee daily activities such as side work, purchasing, and receiving daily inventories. Check beverage purchases for proper ordering and pricing structures. Ensure beverage costs are appropriately controlled.
• Ensure total awareness of in-house VIP’s and review names with staff members during pre-service briefing.
• Work with the management to establish thriving food and beverage marketing programs, artfully leverage revenue management, driving profit to the bottom line with solid financial control.
• Develop Beverage Menu items that are priced with sensitivity to beverage costs and profitability, cocktail recipes have been thoroughly tested, presentations and portions control are carefully reviewed before placing items on bar menu.
• Liaise and assist with Marketing and Communications teams to manage online reputation and communicate with guests through review sites and social channels.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local legal requirements, including food safety certification. Ensure application of procedures and regulations to staff concerning hygiene and sanitation, fire and safety, and emergency protocols.

Fundamentals

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Experience: 3+ years of related experience in a fine dining or upscale casual environment, and recently employed in a restaurant management position.
• Certifications: ServSafe and TIPS Alcohol Training.
• Must be able to delegate, set priorities, utilize a team to execute short and long-term plans, and establish accountability in a team setting.
• Flexibility to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in English required. A second language is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills, including follow-up, time management, multitasking, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to positively communicate and interact with all hotel departments.
• Ability to grasp, lift and or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods indoors with a thematically climate-controlled workstation.
• Study Hotels is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required.

About Us

CO-OP Restaurant & Lounge, connected to The Study at University City, is an energetic restaurant featuring great food and spirited hospitality positioned at the bustling corner of 33rd and Chestnut Streets.

The Study at University City, the second property of the Study Hotels brand, is located at the crossroads of the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University in the heart of University City in Philadelphia, PA.

The 212-room hotel features areas of discovery and connection placed throughout for purposeful guest interaction, including three custom designed museum cases showcasing artifacts from nearby museums, custom writing desks complete with postcards to encouraging guests to connect with family and friends postage free, and a European-inspired café. Guest rooms and public spaces are designed around a bright, uplifting palette, reflective of contemporary residential living.

Eligible full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan and Employee Assistance Program.

Study Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, disability, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.