Join the Global Leader in Vibe Dining!
Why Join Our Team?
- Industry-Leading Compensation:
- Up to 25% of the base salary in performance-based bonuses
- $12K annually in monthly kicker bonuses
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Group Life and Disability Insurance
- Group Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) Plan
- Exclusive Perks & Growth Opportunities
- Employee Dining Discounts and/or Complimentary Onsite Meals
- Career Development & Limitless Growth Opportunities
- If you reside in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington, D.C., you are entitled to Paid Sick Time in accordance with state and local regulations.
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter and Dependent Care Benefits
Primary Responsibilities:
As an Operations Manager for Kona Grill Bistro, you are responsible for everything that happens
inside your four walls: sales growth, profitability, food and beverage quality,
speed of service, team development and guest satisfaction.
You will
lead a team of 15-25 employees across all shifts and manage a $1.2 to 2.2M
annual business and serve as the face of Kona Grill Bistro in your community.
This is
a hands-on leadership role. You will spend time on the line/cashier during peak
periods, coach your team in real-time, solve problems as they arise, and set
the standard for excellence every day.
Specific Job Duties:
Guest Experience & Service
Excellence:
- Maintain
speed-of-service standards: 3-5 minute ticket times with consistent and
accurate orders.
- Monitor
and respond to guest feedback (in-person, online reviews, surveys) within 24
hours.
- Ensure
your restaurant consistently scores 4.5+ stars across all review platforms.
- Create
a welcoming, energetic atmosphere that reflects The ONE Group VIBE.
Operations and Quality Control:
- Inspect
all restaurant facilities, food receiving, preparation, production and storage
areas to ensure health and safety regulations are always adhered to.
- Supervise
cleaning and maintenance of equipment and arrange for repairs.
- Maintain
appropriate restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper
uniforms, and appearance standards.
- Ensure
good safety practices of employees and guests throughout the restaurant.
- Ensure
proper emergency and security procedures are in place and all employees have
been appropriately trained.
- Conduct
daily line checks: food temps, freshness portion accuracy, presentation.
- Manage
inventory, control waste and maintain proper par levels.
- Responsible
for scheduling and managing labor costs.
- Follows
all federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations outlined in the
Employee Handbook.
Food Safety:
- Ensure
sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of
kitchen and dining areas. Ensure compliance with operational standards, company
policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances.
- Ensure
consistent high quality food preparation and service.
- Ensure
adherence to Company recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
- Ensure
that all products are received in correct unit count and condition, and
deliveries are received in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies
and procedures.
Financial
Performance:
- Achieve
or exceed sales, labor, and food/beverage cost targets every period.
- Drive
transactions through excellent service, local marketing, catering and online
orders.
- Control
cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation
procedures in accordance with restaurant policies and procedures.
- Review
financial metrics, analyze P&L statements and take corrective action on
variances.
- Responsible
for ensuring that all financial (invoices, reporting) and employee and payroll
related administrative duties are completed accurately, on time and in
accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Ensure
product is always on hand on an as needed basis, through systematic ordering
and forecasting techniques.
Employee Related:
- Hire,
train and develop a high-performing team of shift leaders and team members.
- Provide
directions to employees regarding operational and procedural issues.
- Interview,
select and hire hourly employees. Make employment and termination decisions.
- Conduct
new hire orientations, train employees on Company mission, culture and guest
experience objectives.
- Provide
ongoing feedback to all employees and establish performance expectations.
- Prepare
schedules and ensure that the restaurant is staffed for all shifts.
- Be
knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel, and, administer
prompt, fair, and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of
company policies, rules, and procedures.
- Conduct
formal performance reviews and set development goals for all team members.
- Ensure
all restaurant staff have necessary tools to perform daily duties.
- Communicate
well all aspects of weekly operations by leading daily/weekly team meetings.
- Lead
by example in all areas by becoming the expert in all aspects of the
restaurant.
- Be
a role model and a teacher to restaurant staff.
Marketing & Community Engagement - Execute
corporate marketing campaigns, advertising, and promotional activities.
- Build
relationships with local businesses for catering and corporate lunch programs.
- Engage
with your community: sponsor local events, participate in community activities.