Mara Restaurant Assistant Manager

The Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Minneapolis seeks a Mara Assistant Manager to join our talented team!  Don't miss this unique opportunity to be part of the world's leading luxury hotel company! 

BASIC PURPOSE: Plan, organize, control and direct the work of employees in the Hotel’s Restaurant while ensuring guest satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Hotel’s Lounge to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; daily activities and planning for outlet operation.
• The ability to be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts.
• Provide expert knowledge of wine and spirits and ensure quality of all food or beverage items, ingredients, and preparation methods, in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience while following and maintaining all local, state, and federal laws relating to alcohol service and consumption.
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control.
• Attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments. 
• Observe physical condition of facilities and equipment on a daily basis in the outlet and make recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed.
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills 

• College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience is required.
• One to two years previous experience in assistant manager or department head position in Food & Beverage.
• A working knowledge of division operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures.  Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.
• Knowledge of food & beverage service, cost control, labor control, maintenance, merchandising, and accounting.
• Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.
• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Eight-to-ten-hour shifts; scheduled days and work hours may vary based on need.

About Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences Minneapolis 

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Minneapolis is an unrivaled expression of luxury. The new 37-storey building will be situated at the convergence of business and leisure in Minneapolis, at the top of Nicollet Mall, the city’s pedestrian thoroughfare. A few short blocks from the Mississippi River, the mixed-use complex will also serve as RBC Wealth Management’s US headquarters.  Key features will include Gavin Kaysen, local Celebrity Chef in partnership with Four Seasons, 19,400 sq. ft. of meeting space, downtown’s only Luxury Spa and a 5000 sq. ft. Pool Deck. 

Service Culture 
Currently operating 122 hotels and resorts, and 46 residential properties in major city centers and resort destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards. Our greatest asset, and the key to our success, is our people. We believe that each of us needs a sense of dignity, pride and satisfaction in what we do. 

What to Expect 

Competitive Salary & Wages 
Affordable medical, dental, vision & life insurances with only a 30-day waiting period 

401(k) Retirement Plan 
Excellent Training and Development opportunities 
Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts 
Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms 
Complimentary Employee Meals 
… and so much more! 

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VISA REQUIREMENTS   

Authorization to work in the United States is required, unless the candidate is currently in a managerial role with another Four Seasons location. Current Four Seasons managers may qualify for an L-1 visa sponsorship.    

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf