Front of House Manager
$19-$21/hour DOE plus tips
Swift and Union is a family-friendly restaurant located in North Portland s Kenton neighborhood. We have been serving seasonally inspired pub fare alongside draft microbrews, craft cocktails, and regional wines for over seven years now.
Currently, we are hiring to fill the position of our front of house manager. After training you will be working with the General Manager and Owner to help create and implement plans and ideas to further the success of the restaurant. The position will require you to be on the floor working with your team while also scheduling office hours to complete administrative work.
Specific requirements include:
-2+ years of managerial and/or administrative experience
-Valid OLCC and food handlers permit
-Flexible and open schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
-Positive and cheerful attitude
-Outgoing personality
-Keen attention to detail
-Excellent communication skills in person and by phone
-Ability to stay calm and problem solve quickly under pressure
-Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
-Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time and lift up to 40 pounds
Job responsibilities include:
-Day to day oversight of all FOH operations and guest needs
-Hiring, training, and retention
-Scheduling
-Upkeep cleanliness of the restaurant
-Miscellaneous maintenance of equipment and the building
-Sustain employee performance and give constructive guidance when necessary
-Consistently encourage and motivate your team
-Planning ahead for spikes in business due to holidays or other events
-Creating a seasonal cocktail menu
-Keeping a monthly bar inventory and calculating costs on the first of each month
-Website and POS upkeep and problem solving
-Reconciling daily books
-Payroll
-Create and implement strategic and realistic plans to enhance sales and profit
Perks:
-Competitive wage based on experience plus tips
-Vacation pay
-Sick pay
-401K matching
-Supplemental health care
-Quarterly bonuses
If this sounds like a job for you please respond with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience, availability and anything else we should know that qualifies you for the position. We look forward to hearing from you!