Cafe/ Restaurant Supervisor

• Provide passionate, knowledgeable and friendly service to external and internal guests at all times.
• Ensure all Team Members maintain smooth and efficient food and beverage service within their allocated section, anticipating guest needs before being asked.
• Assign Team Member allocation of duties, ensuring rotation of job tasks and maximising productivity.
• Conduct pre-service and post-service briefings (where required).
• Support the Head of Department in ensuring that all Team Members receive a thorough induction upon commencement, ongoing training and attend formal training sessions.
• Assist Head of Department in preparing training plans for Team Members and conducting on the job training sessions.
• Assists in conducting Performance Development Appraisals of Team Members when required.
• Maintain par levels and order stock as required.
• Monitor rosters in accordance with legislation and business levels, ensuring at all times the department is staffed appropriately and operating within budgetary guidelines.
• Have an understanding of all licensing and operating legislation which affects the department including the Liquor Act.
• Complete all operational reports on a daily basis establishing workable records of the department history for future forecasting.
• Ensure food items offered in the outlet are of a consistent standard and provide the Chef with feedback in relation to sales, wastage, menu changes or special requests.
• Establish and maintain open channels of communication between all departments in the Property particularly the kitchen to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
• Ensure the department is consistently ready for service at the scheduled operating times.
• Perform the reconciliation of daily takings
• Ensure Team Members have a strong product knowledge of the ingredients, method of preparation and presentation of all items on the menu and buffet.
• Ensure Team Members have strong product knowledge of all wine styles on the outlet wine list.
• Ensure that all opening and closing procedures are carried out to an acceptable standard
• Promptly report any maintenance work required in the proximity of the outlet to the Head of Department.
• Assist guests with all enquiries and complaints and provide accurate information to guests about Property facilities and features.

• The possession of a current RSA is essentia
• Someone who has a strong understanding of the day-to-day operations of running a restaurant
• A passion for sequence of service and a desire to create an amazing experience for every single customer
• A person who is both an invaluable team player as well as a well-rounded leader

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