Restaurant Supervisor

Full-Time

Why us?

We are looking for a new Restaurant Supervisor for The Hotel Zags. Stylish, inviting, and convenient to lively local attractions, The Hotel Zags is an oasis all its own, offering a hospitality experience enlivened by natural beauty and the quirky culture of the city around it. Boutique in size and independent in nature, The Hotel Zags is located in the Fountain District, a hidden gem of Portland's downtown district.From its vibrant color schemes, modern furnishings, and large picture windows that perfectly frame views of the city and the hotels courtyard, the hotel brings the outdoors inside. Designed with stone-covered walkways, the hotel entrance is also framed by a Living Wall robust with plant life to mirror the nearby Columbia River Gorge. Though the property has a style and energy all its own, The Hotel Zags is all about the city around it.

Job Overview

Assist Restaurant Manager in all phases of restaurant operations. Responsible for complete restaurant operation in absence of manager.

Responsibilities

• Monitor servers, runners, and other restaurant associates and ensure adherence to all service standards and SOPs, including inspecting staff for correct, clean, complete uniform, clean polished shoes, name tag and general appearance standards.
• Supervise service of guests, being watchful of signals from guests in need of service.
• Assist manager to establish and monitor side-work duty completion.
• Maintain bank to SOP, keep it balanced and secure at all times.
• Read daily communication sheets from previous shift and prepare one for the following shift. Check for all personnel call offs and check floor plan for coverage.
• Check restaurant for cleanliness and set up. Check service stands and aisle areas. Check tables for cleanliness and proper set up.
• Communicate daily with restaurant manager with regard to special events, house counts, etc. 
• Assist restaurant managers in conducting menu classes and taste panels.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.
• Must have excellent oral communication for communicating with guests and associates, issuing instructions and communicating policies.
• Excellent comprehension for assisting with guest and associate matters. Interpreting instructions from superiors.
• Excellent vision required for seating guests, expediting food, cleaning equipment, reading floor plans, charts, and schedules.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry tables, chairs, trays, plates, and chaffing dishes on a daily basis, 20 -40 lbs.
• Bending -Bend to pick up dropped items as needed. Bend to assist in serving food or getting supplies.
• No kneeling required.
• Mobility -95% of shift covering all areas of outlets supervising.
• Continuous standing to assist at hostess station -minimal stationary standing. Climbing stairs -varies by location.
• No driving required.

Environment

Inside 95% of work day. Temperatures can exceed 100 degrees if working at location with outside dining facilities and when assisting in kitchen

Benefits

The Hotel Zags is certified Gold for Sustainability at Work. As one of Oregons Healthiest Employers, The Hotel Zags offers perks that are comparable to progressive employers.

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance for full-time associates
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Eligible to participate in the Companys 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

Bold. Bright. Caring. Energetic. Driven. Strategic. Daring. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we aim to provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to making a difference. If this sounds like you, then explore the career positions at The Hotel Zags that await you.