Job Information
Marriott Assistant Restaurant Manager in Cape Town, South Africa
Job Number 24071461
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location The Westin Cape Town, Convention Square, Cape Town, South Africa, South Africa
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management
JOB SUMMARY
Areas of responsibility include Restaurants/Bars, Louis B Express and Room Service. Assists in the daily supervision restaurant operations and assists with menu planning, maintains sanitation standards and assists servers and hosts on the floor during peak meal periods. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction. Determines training needed to accomplish goals, then implements plan.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Appropriate tertiary qualification
Minimum 2 years experience in a similar position within F&B 5 star environment
Good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
Strong planning and organizing skills to meet deadlines
Effective communication, problem solving, decision making and conflict management skills
Compentency in administration skills - payroll input, staff rostering, inventory control, ordering and training
Effective planning, assigning and delegations of tasks to meet deadlines
Ability to work within a pressurized environment,
Ability to use Initiative and be pro-active and self driven
Experience in IR management and disciplinary processes
Ability to work without supervision and within a team
Attention to detail pertaining to area of responsibility
Maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance as per company standards
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Assisting in Management of Restaurant Team
Handles employee questions and concerns.
Monitors employees to ensure performance expectations are met.
Provides feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors.
Assists in supervising daily shift operations.
Supervises restaurant and all related areas in the absence of the F&B Manager.
Participates in department meetings by communicating a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.
Conducting Day-to-Day Restaurant Operations
Ensures all employees have proper supplies, equipment and uniforms.
Communicates to Chef and F&B Management any issues regarding food quality and service levels.
Ensures compliance with all restaurant policies, standards and procedures.
Monitors alcohol beverage service in compliance with local laws.
Manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
Performs all duties of restaurant employees and related departments as necessary.
Opens and closes restaurant shifts.
Providing Exceptional Customer Service
Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Supervises staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
Encourages employees to provide excellent customer service within guidelines.
Handles guest problems and complaints, seeking assistance from supervisor as necessary.
Strives to improve service performance.
Sets a positive example for guest relations.
Assists in the review of comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees.
Meets and greets guests.
Conducting Human Resource Activities
Supervises on-going training initiatives.
Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.
Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
Coaches and counsels employees regarding performance on an on-going basis.
Additional Responsibilities
Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Assists servers and hosts on the floor during meal periods and high demand times.
Recognizes good quality products and presentations.
Supervises daily shift operations
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing globalteam, and become the best version of you.