Since 1978 The Inn at Little Washington, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, has been one of the most decorated restaurants and hotels in the world. There is no better time to join our growing team of exceptional people. Your next career awaits.
Some of our awards include Michelin 3 Stars, Forbes 5 Stars, Michelin Green Star, AAA 5 Diamonds, and Wine Spectator Grand Award. Member of Relais & Chateaux.
Why join our team:
We offer:
- Health, vision and dental insurance (full time employees)
- Paid time off (Full time employees)
- 401(k) retirement plan with match
- On-the-job training
- Employee education allowance
- Advancement potential
- Flexible schedules
- Employee appreciation events
- Complimentary uniforms
- Delicious “family” meals daily prepared by the chefs
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive pay
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SUMMARY
The Assistant
Manager for Patty O’s works under the leadership of the Restaurant Manager and
serves as Chef Patrick O’Connells’ eyes and ears concerning all that takes
places in this establishment. He/She
ensures that guests are being provided with a memorable experience. The Assistant manager will assist the
Restaurant Manager with the daily restaurant operation including but not
limited to Hiring and onboarding, training, scheduling, employee’s performance
management, Restaurant opening and closing. The Assistant Manager will also be
responsible for inventory, product ordering, invoices payment and to ensure the
Point-of-Sale equipment is in working order.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist the
Restaurant with the effective management of the daily restaurant operations.
- Enforce
adherence to 5-Star/5-Diamond standards and IALW policies.
- Facilitate & ensure exceptional service.
- Establish
consistency in performance reviews as well as accountability.
- Contribute
to the evolving job description, onboarding, and testing regimes.
- Instill
into the staff the culture and history of The Inn
- Create
weekly schedules and assist staff with scheduling needs and time off requests.
- Track and
document lateness and absences.
- Create
daily floor plans.
- Achieve
targeted labor cost while ensuring adequate coverage to exceed guest/our expectations.
- Audit
Paycom
- Interview
candidates; onboard and train new hires
- Evaluate
staff performance and coach/counsel, as necessary.
- Conduct daily
pre-shift meetings and elicit feedback from the service/kitchen staff.
- Ensure that
clean and healthy dining/service areas are maintained.
- Actively
promote the minimization of labor cost and loss prevention
- Displays excellent leadership skills
managing the team of Patty O’s Café and Bakery
- Holds staff accountable in completion of
opening, midday and closing checklists/procedures.
- Responsible for training new staff on
proper procedures and verbiage. Responsible for keeping training materials up
to date and current.
- Develops rapport with guests and displays
positive guest experience interactions.
- Takes notes on guest experiences and
feedback to execute daily recap communication email. Update guest Tock profile.
- Able to field guest complaints and
confidently produce solutions to issues that arise.
- Ability to read the room, and delegate
work as needed.
- Promotes and recommends menu options to guests.
- Maintains inventories by replenishing and
ordering products.
- Maintains equipment by cleaning,
troubleshooting, and scheduling repairs.
- Maintains a safe and healthy work
environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.
- Evaluates and modifies processes to
improve efficiency and quality of service.
- Supervise bakery and cafe staff and assist,
as needed, to ensure guest experience meets our standards.
- Gather guests’ feedback and recommend
improvements to our menus or operation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Prior restaurant management experience
- Prior luxury/fine dining restaurant
experience
- Excellent communication skills. Guest
interaction skills
- Organizational prowess
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must have a fine diligence.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced
environment
Desirable
- Ability to speak French or Spanish
- Computer
training, preferably in Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.
- Knowledgeable of ResortSuite, Paycom, and
Tock
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Ability to cross-train across multiple
departments and assist when needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to lift 30+ lbs.
- Able to stand, bend and walk for extended
periods of time.
- Frequent or occasional need to perform the
following physical activities: reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting,
and climbing.
**The Inn at Little Washington is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws**