Restaurant General Manager

Overview

Smith & Porter is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to join its team.  Smith & Porter is located in Abiitan, an Ecumen senior housing community situated in the heart of the Mill City District of Downtown Minneapolis.

 

Smith & Porter is open to the public and is comprised of a full-service restaurant and bar, a café, catering services, and a private dining room, totaling 120-seats. Smith & Porter also supports The Terraces, Abiitan's Memory Care and Assisted Living Residences, by providing those who live there three meals a day. Smith & Porter's goal is to make every meal special. We feature high quality, locally-sourced ingredients prepared to the best of our ability. Not all restaurants in Minneapolis take our made-from-scratch approach, but it's important to us, because quality matters. Smith and Porter offers an upscale experience in a casual setting. Our restaurant is just steps from countless attractions including the Stone Arch Bridge, Gold Medal Park, Saint Anthony Falls, The Guthrie Theater, US Bank Stadium and other local attractions.

 

Abiitan provides three levels of care, which helps us fulfill our goal of being an “Age in Place” community.

 

Independent Living – 77 residences

Assisted Living – 28 residences

Memory Care – 20 residences

 

Our employees are dedicated to empowering our customers to lead richer, fuller lives. We are looking for team members who can embrace creativity and deliver excellent customer service to make Abiitan and Smith & Porter the best place to work in Downtown Minneapolis.

 

*Abiitan offers free underground parking to all employees

Responsibilities

The Restaurant General Manager is responsible for managing the food and beverage operations within budget and to the highest levels of service. Ensuring excellent levels of internal and external customer service. Responsible for forecasting, planning and managing all aspects of food service.  The General Manager is responsible for both the front and back of the house as it relates to all aspects of food service.

 

Essential job responsibilities include:

Works in conjunction with all members of the leadership team and staff ensuring that we consistently demonstrate the responsible service and sale of alcohol and all required staff are properly trained.

Manages food service staff holding them accountable to the policies and procedures of the department.

Continuously makes necessary improvements with menu design, purchasing goods and proactively responding to customer’s needs. Designs exceptional menus that enhance the dining experience for the people we service. Uses knowledge of nutrition, special diets and input from residents.

Ensures quality meals are prepared, cooked, and served to residents, families, guests and employees.

Ensures all customers, residents and patrons both internal and external feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service at all times.

Assists all workers and positions in the dining department; identifies what needs to be done and assists as needed.

Maintains a clean sanitary work area, complies with state and federal rules and regulations, and follows established policies, procedures and practices of the facility.

Partners with department leaders to maintain awareness of facility special events and activities to ensure adequate product and labor are available.

Prepares annual budget for department and operates within this budget.

Qualifications

Restaurant General Manager

Minimum Required Qualifications:

 

• High School graduate or GED
• Certified Food Manager in accordance with MN Department of Health
• Food service management experience
• Current valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance (if applicable)
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Management or similar
• Previous experience in providing food service management to seniors
• Previous experience in inventory control, food cost analysis, menu planning, event planning

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ecumen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, disability, or status as a protected veteran.     We participate in E-Verify.