General Manager Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

General Manager Kennedy Concepts Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time $70,000 – $80,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Meals & incidentals stipend Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Hospitality Succession planning Business Management Microsoft Excel 6 years Management Inventory control Sales ServSafe 5 years Restaurant management Labor cost analysis Employment & labor law Cost control 3 years Supervising experience Math Bachelor’s degree Team management Hospitality Management POS Purchasing Interviewing Senior level 4 years Business Leadership Restaurant experience Communication skills Aloha POS Food service management Hospitality management 10 years

Full Job Description Benefits Outline:

Quarterly Bonuses based upon performance goals. Semi-Annual Performance Evaluations and Pay Raise Considerations Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) with a match 100% Meal Comp during working hours and monthly meal allowance for non-working hours. 5 Days Personal and/or Sick Days Per Calendar Year 5 Days Vacation Time after 60 days, 10 Days Vacation after 1 year, 15 Days Vacation after 3 years. 5 Days Major Hospitalization Time Off Per Calendar Year 5 Days Bereavement Time Off Per Calendar Year Kennedy Concepts’ mission is to enrich the lives of our guests and our team members. We believe in treating our team members and guests like family and know that our success depends upon creating and retaining a team capable of delivering an exceptional dining experience to every guest, every time and creating memories our guests will never forget. The General Manager oversees the daily operations of their restaurant, assuring that all performance goals are reached, including facility profitability through revenue generation, cost control, guest satisfaction, and development of team members. Performance includes but is not limited to guest satisfaction, maintaining, and improving our standards, achieving financial objectives, and maintaining a positive work environment. Responsible for ensuring that guests receive the highest level of food quality, bar drink quality, and superior service in a clean, comfortable environment with an energetic ambiance while maximizing profit from meeting an annual budget by controlling labor costs, costs of goods sold, and operating expenses.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Management Supervision Oversee all

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Managers and daily duties and ensure Kennedy Concepts standards, policies, and procedures are being met Ensure all Manager daily checklists and deadlines are being met Show leadership through hard work, loyalty, dedication, and honesty to the Staff and the Kennedy Concepts Earn and Maintain the respect of your fellow Managers and staff members through hard work, honesty, and strong Leadership Documenting management team members for violations of company policy as outlined in the employee handbook. Be part of the disciplinary process for all management team members prior to any termination decisions being made. Work with the Human Resources on making determinations on appropriate disciplinary action and/or termination of management team members. Coach management team and oversee interventions prior to the need for disciplinary action. Oversee and participate in monthly FOH and BOH staff meetings. Ensure the Kitchen Manager, Service Manager, and Bar Manager hold at least one staff meeting a month Be sure you reward, thank and acknowledge your

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Managers and staff when they do a good job. Hold bi-weekly meeting with all restaurant managers and supervisors. Cost Control Ensure all budgeted labor costs are being met Ensure all budgeted food, paper, and chemical costs are being met Ensure all liquor, beer, wine, and bar mixer costs are being met Ensure all Costs of Goods sold budgeted costs are being met Ensure all budgeted fixed and variable Operating Expenses are being met Create and execute ideas & procedures to help the Kennedy Concepts reduce costs while increasing quality

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Training Ensure that all

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employees are trained using the proper Kennedy Concepts training materials Ensure that all training material policies and standards are being followed and maintained by

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Staff Assist with the maintenance and updating of all Kennedy Concepts training materials Responsible for the final interview and the final decision for hiring or not hiring all

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staff. Cleanliness/Maintenance/Health Score Ensure all Kennedy Concepts stores’ interior, exterior, and equipment are maintained, working properly and cleaned to the highest standard Ensure equipment monthly maintenance schedules are followed Work directly with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure the store’s maintenance and repairs needs are being completed in a timely and professional manner Oversee and help coordinate equipment, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs and maintenance Create and develop new strategies to help reduce repairs and maintenance costs Ensure the entire store’s interior and exterior is kept clean and organized to the highest standards Ensure the BOH is kept extremely clean, sanitized and that all staff follows proper food handling procedures Ensure the FOH and patio(s) is kept extremely clean and sanitized Ensure all Health Department rules and codes are followed, and Health Inspection scores are equal to or greater than a 95. Ensure all restrooms are extremely clean, sanitized and all equipment is working properly. Ensure all pest control issues are resolved immediately and hold the Pest Kennedy Concepts accountable and to the highest standards. Purchasing Assist in working and negotiating with suppliers and vendors Hold Vendors accountable and give them notice of improper pricing Ensure and oversee that all products are checked in as they enter the building Cash Handling & Theft Prevention Oversee and ensure that Managers and staff are being 100% honest in their Comps, Voids and Promos Oversee and ensure that all safe balances are maintained at their correct levels and that NO paid outs are made from the safe’s money. Ensure that all petty cash amounts are accounted for, balance, and are used properly Oversee and ensure Bartenders are NOT over pouring and/or stealing Ensure that the liquor, beer or wine that is rung up is the liquor, beer or wine that is poured Ensure NOTHING is given away for free Ensure every product that goes across the bar is accounted for. All products must be rang up or written on the waste/spill sheet. All wastes/spills must be approved per shift by the MOD Ensure complimentary bar drinks or beer are for well deserving/good guests not undeserving guests. ex. boyfriends and girlfriends Ensure that local discounts are only given to our local guests Food & Drink Standards Ensure the Restaurant’s food quality meets the Owner’s highest standards Research and develop new food recipes, ingredients, complete dishes, and plate presentations Ensure all Kennedy Concepts stores’ food recipes, ingredients, and plate presentations meet the Owners highest standards. Ensure all bar drinks, alcoholic and non- alcoholic drinks are prepared with the highest standards Ensure all bar mixers meet the highest standards Ensure all bar drinks are garnished to the highest standard Oversee and ensure the KM creates high quality weekly/monthly food specials Oversee and ensure the Bar Manager creates high quality weekly/monthly cocktail and beer specials. Guest Service Standards Oversee and ensure that the store exceeds our guest’s expectations for customer service Oversee the development of a “Guest Service” culture Oversee and ensure the development and training of our Servers, Bartenders, and Hosts so they can deliver the highest standards in Guest Service Ensure all FOH staff follow the “Steps to Successful Service” Ensure all the FOH staff follows all the rules, policies and procedures written in all their training materials. Marketing Work with Marketing Director to help create inside and outside Marketing Promotions to help grow sales Oversee our Marketing promotions, according to the plan Oversee and ensure all Private Parties and Group Sales are executed to the highest standards and that we exceed our Guests’ expectations. Corporate Office Ensure all the proper daily, weekly and monthly paperwork gets to the Corporate office on time and is placed in the proper location Review your store’s Profit and Loss statement with the Owner or Director of Operations

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Staffing & Schedules Oversee the Hiring & Firing of the

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staff Approve all FOH and BOH weekly work schedules prior to posting them Oversee and ensure the Restaurants are maintaining proper staffing levels for all positions. Oversee and ensure you are proactive in hiring to build up our staff levels when necessary and also be proactive to trim down our staffing levels when necessary. Oversee and ensure that all the schedules are accurately created to ensure proper staffing levels in all positions according to business demands. Oversee and ensure that Overtime is only given when necessary and that the Managers are cutting staff in the proper order for both

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Ensure your Managers are holding the staff accountable for their actions and also ensure your Managers are making the staff follow all the Kennedy Concepts Policies and Procedures. Ensure your Managers are “Writing Up” the employees and properly documenting when the staff doesn’t not follow the Kennedy Concepts policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Ability to Understand Profit and Loss Reports Experience with Food Purchasing, Storing, Sanitation, and Inventory Practices and Procedures Experience with LBW Purchasing, Storing, Sanitation, and Inventory Practices and Procedures Experience with developing and implementing successful training policies and procedures. Knowledge of Restaurant Safety and Sanitation SERV Safe Certification Experience with Labor Cost Control and Labor Scheduling Experience with Inventory Control Procedures Basic labor laws and human resources practices Proficient Math Skills Outstanding skills in leadership, interpersonal communication, and staff development Proven track record in managing a budget and cost controls to optimize profits and ensure success. Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret business records and statistical reports. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Exceptional organizational skills to manage an operation with many moving parts. Proficient at Microsoft Excel Proficient at Microsoft Word Proficient at Aloha POS System Has a sense of urgency, thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a guest focus mentality. Ability to drive sales and guest service initiatives by motivating team members. Strong track record of training and developing Managers from within. Experience in Front of House operations while promoting superior service and guest hospitality. Experience in personnel management including hiring, supervision, evaluation, succession planning, and terminations. Highly motivated, self-directed, and results-oriented, with the proven ability to solve complex problems. Able to identify opportunity areas and create plans for action. Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure. Self-motivated, organized, and ability to problem solve. 10 years or more of restaurant experience required OR 7 years or more of restaurant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Hospitality Management, or Restaurant Management. Minimum of 3 years successful results as a General Manager of a high-volume restaurant.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Shift:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Ability to

Commute:

Knoxville, TN 37921 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Knoxville, TN 37921: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person