Exciting opportunity for an energetic Restaurant Manager in Newark, New Jersey, who can appreciate representing an asset in a high demand market. Doubletree Newark Penn Station is searching for an experienced, passionate, Restaurant Manager  with a proven track record that demonstrates passion and ability to drive the team to meet culinary goals. The Restaurant Manager is responsible for the restaurant kitchen/culinary department and operation. Responsibilities include the overall food preparation/service, for the restaurant and in-room dining, and providing the optimal service possible while operation within predetermined budgetary limitations. Responsible for menu planning and management responsibilities; cost control and maintenance of food cost; training and managing kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities. Must have experience in managing in a union workforce to be considered for this position.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organizes and conducts pre-shift meetings to review specials, menu changes, house counts, etc.
• Ensures that the restaurant and restaurant facilities are kept clean, well stocked and organized. Checks the maintenance of all equipment in the restaurant and schedules needed maintenance and repair.
• Circulates throughout the restaurant facilities and kitchen areas to visually monitor and take action to ensure food quality and service standards are met.
• Greets guests at tables to ensure complete customer satisfaction attention to guest needs.
• Ensures established cash handling procedures are utilized to accurately charge customers.
• Creates revenue forecasts and reports. Monitors restaurant budget.
• Oversees daily restaurant activities to include: serving tables, bussing tables, seating guests, room service and general clerical/cashier duties.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Food and Beverage Supervisor, Host, Server, Cashier.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs and tests for comprehension.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Ensure all services to members are conducted in a highly professional and efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have prior Restaurant Manager experience, required
• Proven leadership experience
• High work ethic and self-initiative
• Prior union experience, required