Assistant Dining Room Manager bei BLACKBERRY FARM

Description and Qualifications

The Assistant Dining Room Manager is responsible for managing and assisting the overall operation of the front-of-the-house food and beverage experience for all guests which includes but is not limited to dinner, bar services, events, group services, coffee stations, and pantries.

Must have the flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Training and knowledge of team
• Communicate all internal information
• Coordinate schedule needs of staff
• Daily operation of dining room: openings, line-up, service, and closing
• Coordinate daily needs of both shifts to ensure proper coverage and care of guests
• Coordinate room set-ups/floor charts
• Monthly china/linen/silverware inventory and ordering needs
• Development and support of team and captains
• Support the wine program
• Sustain the positive morale of the team
• Special cleaning projects
• Monitor service standards
• Monitor dining times
• Manage guest seating plans
• Collect information and remarks from guests
• Guest communication
• Oversee daily menu production
• Ownership of corporate meeting functions
• Attend weekly team meetings / Group Meetings /All Manager Meetings
• Maintain the look, maintenance, and cleanliness of their restaurant

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance is required.

Must be able to work well with other Team Members and Managers and interact with our guests.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dining Room Supervisors and line-level team

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years’ operational management or supervisory experience in an upscale dining room 
• Knowledge of wine and spirits
• Computer experience: word processing, spreadsheets, property management systems

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have strong listening and interpretive skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers, and team members

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Knowledge and understanding of property management cashiering procedures
• Ability to understand and comprehend budgeting issues and labor calculation

REASONING ABILITY

• Strong perceptive skills
• Knowledge and ability to read personalities
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to be on feet for a long period of time
• Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle or golf cart
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Dining Room, Bar, and Kitchen areas
• 1,400 acres of High Hampton property

Disclaimer:  This job description reflects the assignment of the essential functions of the current position, but does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  The critical features are specified but are subject to change at any time for various reasons, including management discretion.

About High Hampton

High Hampton, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has inspired residents and guests to connect with nature and each other for 96 years. Amenities at this 3,600-foot elevation, 1,400-acre property include a myriad of seasonal events, a scenic mountain golf course redesigned by Tom Fazio, five tennis courts, 15-miles of hiking trails, a 35-acre private lake for swimming, boating, fishing, and other water-related activities and top-notch high country cuisine.

High Hampton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.