General Manager - Quick Service

Job description

Overview

Be a part of a Ft Lauderdale institution! Since the 1970's, Hot Dog Heaven has been making guests happy serving the best Chicago Style Hot Dogs, Italian Beef Sandwiches and Burgers in the area. The restaurant is nationally recognized as the first Vienna Beef Hot Dog Stand in the US and Ft Lauderdale has recognized every September 19 as Ft Lauderdale's Hot Dog Heaven Day for their exceptional food and service thru the years. The current owners are retiring and its time for the new owners and you to take this Ft Lauderdale classic into the future. Historically, the restaurant has been open 6 days for lunch, but currently only open 4. The restaurant will be open 7 days for extended service hours as its location sees 60,000 cars pass by daily. The menu is very simple and the location is small and easy to manage. In person resumes will not be accepted at this time. Please do not call the restaurant

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Quick Service General Manager to oversee the operations of our restaurant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service management and possess exceptional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

- Manage daily restaurant operations, quick service style, open kitchen, outside seating for 12

- Ensure high-quality food production and service standards are consistently met

- Conduct staff training and development programs to enhance team performance

- Interview, hire, and train new employees

- Implement and maintain efficient restaurant procedures and policies

- Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed

- Handle customer inquiries and resolve any issues promptly

- Utilize POS systems effectively for sales tracking and reporting

Skills

- Extensive experience in food service management, kitchen management, and food production

- Strong leadership abilities with a focus on team building and motivation

- Proficient in interviewing, hiring, and training staff members

- Knowledge of hospitality management practices to ensure exceptional customer service

- Familiarity with POS systems for efficient restaurant operations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $74,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount

Paid time off

Paid training

Shift:

Day shift

Evening shift

Morning shift

Application Question(s):

Which practices are critical to ensuring food safety in a restaurant kitchen? Select all that apply.

A. Regularly calibrating the thermometers used to check food temperatures

B. Implementing a first-in, first-out system for all food items in storage

C. Regularly retraining kitchen staff on cross-contamination prevention

D. Allowing cooked foods to cool at room temperature before refrigeration to minimize temperature shock

E. Issuing reusable gloves for food handlers to wear at all times

Experience:

Restaurant management: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (Required)

Work Location: In person