General Manager – $1000 Sign-On Bonus

The Smorgasbord general manager plays a crucial role in overseeing all aspects of the restaurant’s operations and ensuring its overall success.

Job Function & Duties:

Receive and follow directions given by the president of the Smorgasbord, owner, and executive leadership team.
Leadership and team management:
- Interpret and enforce policies
- Mediate difficult leader/staff issues
- Complete manager reviews
- Conduct weekly manager meetings
Marketing & sales:
- Maintain excellent public relations, as necessary
  - Serve as a spokesperson for the organization
  - Respond to and manage negative feedback
  - Foster positive relationships with the local community
  - Interact with customers
- Attend visitors’ bureau events and leader training events
- Maintain good relationship with local partners
Operational oversight:
- Spot check entire facility
- Report quality concerns and carry out a solution
- Check the grounds for cleanliness
- Conduct monthly safety observations
Financial management:
- Approve invoices
- Oversee budgeting, planning, and cost control measures
- Monitor expenses, analyze financial reports, maximize profitability while maintaining quality standards
Handling unexpected situations:
- Assist in times of staff shortages which may include seating guests, assisting with bus check-in, seating, and dismissing, stock clean plates, run bus carts, etc.

Job Skills:

Ability to read, write, gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Ability to organize and coordinate tasks, schedules, procedures, and resources.
Ability to lead, influence, motivate, and mentor subordinates
Ability to function as a “team player” with peers and supervisors
Capable of multi-tasking, being flexible, and having initiative in the work environment.
Maintain quality control standards
Learn multiple job positions/tasks withing bakery production

Requirements:

Experience performing the essential job functions of a general manager
Meet or exceed the essential job functions of this job description on or before the introductory period expires (three months)
Be able to lift and/or carry objects light and occasional light weight as defined by the United States Department of Labor
Must be able to stand on feet for extended time
Must be able to perform other job duties which require walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching

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