Lead Hostess/Maitre'D for High Volume/ Fine Dining Venue -- TIP$! (Manhattan Beach)

Chef David LeFevre's Manhattan Beach Post is an eclectic, chef driven restaurant focusing on soulful food, engaging service, hand crafted cocktails and boutique wine selections. After opening in Manhattan Beach in April 2011, we are looking to recruit magnetic, passionate, experienced and motivated crew to join our family.

A qualified Host Candidate will possess a minimum of 1 year hosting in an upscale casual atmosphere. Excellent multi-tasking skills, working well under pressure and an ability to smile amidst the hustle & bustle of a busy restaurant is required. Being Guest First, quick thinking and have grace under pressure are qualities we hold in very high regard. Candidates for this position will possess humility, integrity and respect.

A flexible schedule is preferred -- dinner hours and Friday/Saturday/Sunday brunch availability is required. Most of all we are looking for individuals passionate about hospitality and relationship building. If you're a host that a Guest can't help but smile at. . . than you're exactly what we're looking for.

1) Attention: Chef David LeFevre & General Manager Jerry Garbus
2) Resume in the body of the email: No Attachments
3) Your desired position in the subject line
4) Photo not required, but encouraged

I also invite interested parties to come in and fill out an application at the restaurant in person between the hours of 12:00pm to 4:00pm Monday - Thursday. We will not be interviewing on the spot unless time permits, but would be happy to meet you in person. We expect a qualified candidate to dress professionally and to impress.

If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our Facebook Page, Google us or read our review in the LA Times:

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Entertainment Venue Seeking a Line Cook, Hostess, & Cocktail Servers (Long Beach)

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We are a Premiere Entertainment Venue located at the Long Beach Pike, and looking to hire for the positions below. Must be available on all holidays to be considered:

LINE COOK/KITCHEN PREP

The cook/kitchen prep is responsible for preparing and cooking food items from a limited menu. Must have experience working in a high-volume restaurant environment.

Duties:

-Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
-Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously.
-Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
-Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
-Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
-Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
-Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
-Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
-Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
-Order and take delivery of supplies.

Qualifications:
-Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
-Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
-Previous prep or line cook experience 3-5 years
-Professional communication skills are required.
-Ability to take direction.
-Ability to work in a team environment.
-Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
-Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized.
-Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.

License/Qualifications:
-Food Handlers permit required.
-Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
-Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions.

HOSTESS

This position has room for growth within the company and the potential to move into a management position. The Hostess is responsible for greeting all guests that enter the club and seating the guests in a timely fashion before the start of each show. The Hostess also assists the Night Manager any operational functions of the night.

Duties:
-Greet all guests that come to the club
-Seat guests in a strategic and timely manner
-Assist guests with questions relating to the show or the club
-Manage general and guest list lines prior to the shows
-Sign up guests on our email lists
-Monitor the audience in the show room
-Help management keep shows running on time
-Assist the cashier with phones during busy periods
-Reset the chairs and tables after each show
-Assist with any other duties assigned by the Night Manager

Desired Qualifications:
-3 to 5 years working in the hospitality industry
-Previous experience as a shift manager a plus
-Self-starter and go-getter attitude
-Cool and collected under high stress environments
-Friendly demeanor
-Great customer service skills
-Strong attention to detail
-Strong communication skills
-Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
-Ability to multitask and maintain accuracy in a high pressure environment
-Must be reliable, responsible, and honest

COCKTAIL SERVER

Duties:
-Greet customers in a friendly and welcoming manner
-Take drink/food orders and inform guests of specialty drinks and specials
-Enter drinks/food into POS system & deliver them to customers
-Monitor and observe the experience of the guests, ensuring that they are pleased with the service
-Present checks to guests & accurately collect payment
-Bus glassware and clean sections
-Prep the bar area/showroom & maintain a clean service area
-Perform side work and duties requested by the night manager
-Be willing to assist other servers if necessary

Qualifications:
Minimum 2-3 year experience cocktail serving
Must be able to work well in a high volume/high pressure environment
Must have extensive alcohol knowledge
Experience with POS system
Must be able to commit to working at least 2-4 nights a week & all holidays
California ServSafe Food Handler Certification & previous Alcohol training is a PLUS
Must have excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Must be detail oriented & a self -starter

Must submit a resume to be considered. Please put the position you are applying for in the subject of the email. Headshots welcome. Location: Long BeachCompensation: DOEThis is a part-time job.Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offerspost id: 4282027669

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**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

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MAITRE D/HOSTESS @ CHEF DRIVEN/ HIGH VOLUME BEACH VENUE - MB POST -TIP (Manhattan Beach Post)

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Chef David LeFevre has opened an eclectic, chef driven restaurant focusing on soulful food, engaging service, hand crafted cocktails and boutique wine selections. After opening in Manhattan Beach in April 2011, we are looking to recruit a magnetic, passionate, experienced and motivated crew to join our family.

A qualified Host Candidate will possess a minimum of 1 year hosting in an upscale casual atmosphere. Excellent multi-tasking skills and working well under pressure with a smile amidst a busy restaurant will be required. Being Guest First, quick thinking, grace under pressure and understanding the importance of the perfect word choices when handling Guests situations are qualities we hold in high regard.

Candidate's for all positions will possess humility, respect and integrity.

A flexible schedule is preferred -- dinner hours and Friday/Saturday/Sunday lunch/brunch availability is required. Most of all we are looking for individuals passionate about hospitality and relationship building. If you're a server who gets excited about showing our Guests what's new on the menu, a bartender who believes in the integrity of a well constructed, hand-crafted/from-scratch made cocktail, a busser/runner who learns something new about the menu on every shift or a host that a Guest can't help but smile at, than you're exactly what we're looking for.

Any interested parties wishing to respond via email please do so with the following information:

1) Attention: Chef David LeFevre & General Manager Jerry Garbus
2) Resume in the body of the email: No Attachments
3) Your desired position in the subject line
4) Photo is not necessary, but encouraged

Interested parties looking to respond in person must come in and fill out an application at the restaurant between the hours of 12:00am to 3:30pm Tuesday - Friday. We will not be interviewing on the spot unless time permits, but would be happy to meet you in person. We expect a qualified candidate to dress professionally and to impress.

Manhattan Beach Post
1142 Manhattan Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our Facebook Page, Google us or read our review in the LA Times:

http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-0728-review-20110728,0,4391940.story

Location: Manhattan Beach PostCompensation: Competitive Hourly + TipsPrincipals 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.

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