Assistant Restaurant Manager

Job Description

Job Summary

Entry level management position that assists in the daily operations in Restaurants / Bars and Room Service. Position assists with menu planning, maintains sanitation standards, assists servers and hosts on the floor during peak meal periods and supervises Restaurants / Bars and Room Service Departments, where applicable. Responsibilities include ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Accountable to ensure standards and legal obligations are followed.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

OR

2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

Core Work Activities

Assisting in Management of Restaurant Team

Handles employee questions and concerns.

Monitors employees to ensure performance expectations are met.

Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors.

Assists in supervising daily shift operations.

Supervises restaurant and all related areas in the absence of the Director of Restaurants or Restaurant Manager.

Participates in department meetings by communicating a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.

Conducting Day-to-Day Restaurant Operations

Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.

Communicates to Chef and Restaurant Manager any issues regarding food quality and service levels.

Assists in ensuring compliance with all restaurant policies, standards and procedures.

Monitors alcohol beverage service in compliance with local laws.

Assists in achieving or exceeding budgeted goals.

Performs all duties of restaurant employees and related departments as necessary.

Opens and closes restaurant shifts.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

Encourages employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines.

Handles guest problems and complaints, seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary.

Strives to improve service performance.

Sets a positive example for guest relations.

Assists in the review of comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.

Meets and greets guests.

Assisting in Human Resource Activities

Supervises on-going training initiatives.

Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.

Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.

Coaches and counsels employees regarding performance on an on-going basis.

The hourly pay range for this position is $25.02 to $29.81. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, and other life and work wellness benefits. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.