Restaurant Manager

Description

Picala is coming to Culver City, and we’re building something truly special from the ground up as part of Acme Hospitality. We’re seeking passionate, curious, and hospitality-driven team members to join our inaugural opening crew and help shape the guest experience from day one. If you’re eager to craft memorable moments, collaborate with talented teammates, and grow in a fast-paced, vibrant restaurant environment, we want to hear from you.

Together, we’ll set the standard for hospitality in Culver City and bring Picala’s bold flavors and warm, inviting culture to life.

Acme Hospitality owns and operates an innovative collection of boutique food, beverage and hotel concepts in Santa Barbara, San Juan Capistrano, and Nevada County, CA. Acme concepts and team members have won numerous awards and accolades from local, regional and national sources.

Above all else, we are committed to providing our team members with a work environment and experience that we can be proud of. Our Core Values of Delivering Excellence, Embrace Originality, Act with Integrity and Celebrate Community are the essential ingredients for success.

As the manager of the restaurant, you are responsible for all restaurant activities and the guest experience. The position of manager is truly about being a dynamic team leader and setting a positive tone for the entire restaurant to ensure that the operation is running efficiently, profitably and delivering the highest level of hospitality.

• A strong and committed work ethic with an ever-present enthusiasm.
• A passion for work and knowledge of food and beverage.
• Someone who can lead and takes pride in teaching others.
• Someone who is honest and has integrity.
• Ability to multitask under pressure with a smile.
• A true team player, proactive and always going above and beyond.
• An eye for detail, cleanliness and organization.
• Someone who is humble and always willing to learn and get better.
• Someone who has the ability to make appropriate decisions in adverse situations.
• Ability to question, bring ideas to the table, and desire to make changes to be the best we can be.

• Responsible for development, oversight, and execution of operations.
• Support and oversee management in running all aspects of the restaurant.
• Increase overall sales and profitability and exceed budgeted financial benchmarks.
• Maintain a level of professionalism that proudly reflects the Acme brand.
• Maintain a positive and respectful work environment at all times.
• Hire qualified team members who reflect our brand.
• Lead, train, motivate and mentor all team members.
• Maintain a positive relationship and establish open lines of communication between BOH and FOH.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization of the front of house.
• Set the tone for the staff every shift for service.
• Follow all Acme systems and policies.
• Comply with all applicable laws and guidelines in respect to federal, state and local agencies.

As profitability is the key to success in any restaurant, it is critical that you are always aware of store sales and budgets. All financials are driven by weekly Ops statement.

As Manager, you are responsible for proper staffing of all FOH positions of the operation. Working closely with the General Manager in hiring, training and performance management.

As training is one of key components to the success of our restaurants, you are responsible for delivering the Acme culture to your entire team. Daily coaching and side‑by‑side development is at the core of our brand, and is essential to our restaurants executing at a consistent high level.

The aesthetic and overall cleanliness and condition of the restaurant is an essential part of the Acme experience. Management of maintenance and cleanliness in coordination with the GM & Executive Chef. Following all Health Department requirements and standards.

In addition to service, guests return when they enjoy the food. As a…