Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager

The Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager will work closely with the Restaurant & Bar Manager to ensure that the operations in the restaurant and bar run smoothly and efficiently. In this role the Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager will be responsible for our guests to have an enjoyable dining experience and ensuring that maximum profitability is achieved. In the absence of The Restaurant & Bar Manager the Assistant Restaurant & Bar Manager will lead all aspects of the business while transforming the current restaurant into a desired establishment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist in overseeing the Food & Beverage operation in the restaurant and bar with an oversight administration wise as well as operationally.  Furthermore, ensuring consistency through offerings, personalized service, facility maintenance and Peninsula expectations
• Support the Restaurant & Bar Manager in his absence with potential coverage, elevated projects, responsibilities, and administrative duties.
• Play an active role in the department having heavy interaction with guests and providing guidance and support for staff leading by example.
• Build database with guest preferences/details from personal and team interactivity on the floor.
• Work closely with Public Relations, Rooms, Marketing, Culinary and F&B Management to develop ideas, continue to evolve, increase revenue, and profit margins.
• Ensure that liquor is served responsibly, and that laws and regulations are followed.
• Ensure that all areas in the restaurant and bar are well maintained, clean, neat, and up to par always.
• Observe the appearance of dishes as they are served to guests to ensure quality, presentation, and portion consistency.

General Requirements:

• University degree or higher in a relevant field. Degree in Hospitality or Hotel Management a plus.
• 2 years minimum in a luxury restaurant and or bar operations in a supervisory or lead role or hotel front of house, sales and marketing expertise, and financial acumen.
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of management, staff, and guests.
• Self-starter; creative; independent, but team-oriented; presentation, and problem-solving skills; analytical; socially adept; detailed-oriented and organized; goals and results-oriented and articulate.
• Vision of quality restaurant and bar concept, limitless energy, and motivation to succeed; positive and “can-do” professional attitude. PR & social media savvy.

Benefits We Offer:

• 10 vacation days per year
• 6 sick days per year
• 3 personal days per year
• 10 holidays days per year
• Complimentary employee meals
• Discounted parking
• Complimentary dry cleaning for business attire
• Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
• 50% restaurant discount
• 50% discount on spa services
• 40% discount on spa retail
• 80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Complimentary life insurance
• Complimentary long-term disability
• Retirement plan with 5% company match

We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States. The salary for this position is $80,000 annually. 

About The Peninsula New York

Superbly situated on Fifth Avenue in the heart of Manhattan, The Peninsula New York is set in one of the city’s most prestigious shopping, entertainment and cultural districts, just a few blocks from Central Park. Since its debut in 1988, the hotel has exemplified exquisite service, heritage, and attention to detail.