**GM NEEDED ASAP-VIBRANT WESTSIDE VENUE** (Santa Monica)

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We are hiring a passionate, results oriented Top Level General Manager to oversee a successful Santa Monica based Restaurant/Lounge and Vibrant Nightlife Venue. This high energy individual will primarily deliver top notch service and drive sales! Must have a grassroots entrepreneurial spirit, can manage staff of 25+, oversee and execute multiple marketing strategies, and drive food & beverage sales for a multi-million dollar operation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and self-driven go-getter with a desire to grow a profitable business. Please apply, if you are seeking:

? Competitive pay/profit sharing benefits
? Growth potential
? Premier, 5 star real estate location experience
? Immediate hire, position currently available!

Sales & Marketing Functions

? Create and implement overall Marketing Strategy and execute innovative marketing initiatives
? Manage all social media, advertising, public relations and promotional activities
? Manage & market special events -- NYE, Halloween, Super Bowl, Cinco de Mayo, etc.
? Develop signature promotional nights/events
? Manage the booking of DJs and entertainment
? Deliver quarterly initiatives to personalize and differentiate venue
? Perform neighborhood outreach to surrounding businesses to create base local clientele
? Develop strategies to increase share from competitors
? Act as the public face and point of contact for restaurant and lounge
? Establish and foster new relationships that drive revenue and increase venue awareness
? Create and maintain a personal and respectful rapport with regular guests
? Ensure that all guests have an engaging and dynamic experience
? Prepare, implement and compile data for the strategic marketing budget, forecasts and other reports as directed/required
? Manage business review meetings, weekly strategic sales meetings, management meetings and other meetings as required/ requested

Basic Functions

? Responsible for the daily operations of the front of house, providing professional leadership and direction to all personnel; direct pre-shift meetings
? Set a positive tone for service
? Ensure that the guest experience is in line with company standards and philosophy
? Perform inventory, purchasing responsibilities, food/labor cost analysis and scheduling to meet budgetary requirements
? Responsible for opening and closing procedures, executing proper and consistent food and beverage service, meeting health, cleanliness
safety and security standards, handling POS functions for staff including running of reports, assist with facility maintenance and communicating to ownership
? Relate to, train, communicate with and motivate employees to sustain high performance and quality levels
? Oversee hiring, training and termination of staff
? Run weekly reports, code invoices, track labor, and prepare weekly accounting reporting
? Oversee weekly inventory and calculate costs to report to ownership

Skills/Aptitudes

? Minimum of 3 years of restaurant General Management experience
? Professional knowledge of food, wine, and spirits
? Strong sales and promotional skills
? Passionate about the food/beverage and nightlife industry
? Strong personal and professional network
? Demonstrated customer service skills and enjoys customer interaction; cultivate guest relations
? Strong organization, leadership and training skills
? Positive and collaborative attitude
? Eye for detail including adhering to brand guidelines and cleanliness
? Ability to work in a high-energy and demanding environment; multi-task; work well under pressure including exercising good judgment in adverse situations
? Ability to take direction and commitment to learning
? Excellent communication skills; well-spoken and good writing skills required
? Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and POS Systems; P&L experience a must
? Experience and ability to control costs and suggest solutions in problem solving
? Experience in hiring, training and disciplining a plus
? Marketing experience a plus
? Flexible schedule, ability to work nights/weekends

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Location: Santa MonicaCompensation: 50-80KPrincipals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.Posting ID: 3752477512

Posted: 2013-04-18, 7:15PM PDT

Edited: 2013-04-18, 7:19PM PDT

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