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General Manager | Manager | Bartender | Broiler/Grill Cook | Busser
Chef | Dishwasher | Host/Hostess | Prep Cook | Waiter/Waitress
General Manager

Position Summary
Responsible for managing the operation of a specific restaurant including the development and growth of people, sales and profits. Manages the restaurant in accordance with established company standards, policies and procedures. Optimizes profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs. Increases sales by ensuring guest satisfaction and prompt problem resolution. Staffs, trains and develops restaurant managers and hourly employees through orientations, ongoing feedback, establishment of performance expectations and by conducting performance reviews.

BENEFITS

Considering a career move can be one the most exciting and stressful periods in a person's life. We understand that and hope that this information will give you a good idea of what TGI Friday's has to offer managers. One of the most important factors considered in developing our benefits was the need for work/life balance and you will see that reflected in the package below.

If you believe that Friday's may be the employer for you, please email us at jobs@bistrogroup.com. It may be the right step for you.

Among other items, TGI Friday's and Bistro Management offer the following benefits to management employees:

Incentive Plan: The Company's Restaurant Management Incentive Plan is the most visible way that managers are rewarded for their contributions. The entire unit earns the bonus and it is distributed to employees according to participation factors. It is a great way to see your hard work transform into actual dollars.

Gold Card: As a manager at TGI Friday's, you will receive a Gold Card. This card entitles you to complimentary food and non-alcoholic beverages at any TGI Friday's and other approved concept locations. All our managers love this benefit!

Medical/Dental Plan: The TGI Friday's Group Health and Dental is a PPO Plan (Preferred Provider Organization) with an extensive provider directory. The monthly contribution for single coverage is partially paid by the Company and begins on your date of hire. Another way that Friday's emphasizes that the employees are the most important assets to the company.

Short Term Disability: The Company's Short Term Disability Plan makes you eligible to receive your current eligible salary or 60% of eligible salary for a qualifying event. Benefits are available on your first day of work!

Long Term Disability: The Company's Long Term Disability Plan is at no cost to you. The plan allows you to receive 60% of eligible salary for any qualifying event after 13 weeks of disability. Again, this benefit is available on your first day.

Life Insurance: Managers will receive one and one half times their annual salary up to $50,000.00 with the option to purchase additional coverage. Protection for you and your family at no cost to you!

401(k): You will be eligible to enroll in the plan after one (1) year of service and after meeting all plan criteria. The plan allows you to save for your retirement on a pre-tax basis. You are eligible to contribute up to 22% of your eligible income and The Company will match 50% on the first 6% after one (1) year of service. The vesting schedule for matched dollars will be presented during orientation.

Employee Assistance Plan: Friday's understands that the demands of life sometimes exceed our capacity to deal with them. To aid in this dilemma, we offer an assistance program designed to give employees counseling resources for everything from legal, mental health and financial issues.

Educational Assistance Program: Manager development is an important part of this company. The program will reimburse managers for job-related courses up to a defined amount.

  • 4 year college degree beneficial
  • Minimum of 2 years experience as a Restaurant KM with extensive knowledge of Friday's recipes, policies, standards, theories and successful results with past responsibilities
  • Must be validated on all positions in the restaurant and possess NIFI certification
  • Knowledge of NCR or Micros computers to fulfill management functions
  • Competence in the following dimensions of management methods: HR Planning, Staffing and Performance Management; Toughmindedness, Teambuilding, Communication, Drive & Energy, Open Mindedness, Organizational Planning, Quality of Operations, Accountability
  • Must be knowledgeable in purchasing and production;

Judgment Required Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks such as food, beverage and labor cost while maintaining required standards of operation in daily restaurant activities. Must be able to determine applicability of experience and qualifications of job applicants. Must draw on past experience and knowledge of Friday's procedures to recommend appropriate solutions to restaurant problems. Must consistently supervise and oversee restaurant activities. Must continually make sound business decisions using a sound business mind.

Influence on Costs and Sales
Adherence to company standards and service levels increases sales and minimizes costs. Oversees restaurant with annual sales of $2 - 6+ million. Manages productivity and controls overtime to reduce potential labor problems. Incorporating salesmanship into service training optimizing upsell capabilities. Ensuring proper product use and food quality minimizes potential food waste, optimizing food cost. Ensuring proper beverage quality reduces beverage cost, optimizing beverage sales. Ensuring stability of control systems reduces unaccountable disappearance of products. Enforcement of continual repair and maintenance and restaurant cleanliness potentially reduces insurance costs.

Qualification Standards

  • Capable of performing all hourly functions and meeting qualification standards for all hourly positions
  • Able to communicate clearly and respond promptly to needs of guests and employees, and consistently handle disciplinary actions
  • Able to maintain a calm demeanor in a fast paced, high intensity environment. Able to calmly and effectively handle any emergency
  • Able to accurately balance safe and make deposits. Must be able to communicate clearly to effectively purchase products
  • Able to successfully resolve guest complaints and employee relations difficulties
    Neatly dressed, well-groomed and proper management attire

Supervision of Others
3 - 6 Managers
1 - 3 MIT's
All in-store trainers
All FOH and BOH employees

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Manager

Department: Restaurant Management
Reports: General Manager
Level: Strategy Implementor

Purpose:
Responsible for managing all aspects of a specific department(s) within the restaurant including the selection, development and performance management of restaurant employees, optimizing profits and increasing sales.

Customer/Partners:

  • Restaurant Guests
  • Area Team
  • Senior Management
  • Operations Management
  • Unit Managers
  • Hourly Employees

Measurements of Success:

  • Front of the house (FOH) is fully staffed to par.
  • All FOH employees are validated in appropriate positions.
  • Gallup scores are increased.
  • Overtime costs minimized by accurately projecting daily labor goals.
  • Profits optimized by monitoring actual costs against ideal costs.
  • Information is relayed to appropriate individuals in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Increased retention of all FOG hourly employees.

Areas of Responsibility:

  • Manage all areas of operations for a specific department within the FOH including marketing and human resources, while ensuring the Company's standards of quality, service and operations are maintained.

  • Manage operations during scheduled shifts that include daily decision making, staff support, guest interaction, scheduling, planning while upholding standards, product quality and cleanliness.

  • Maintain an accurate and up-to-date manpower plan of FOH staffing need. Prepares schedules and ensures that the FOH is staffed for all shifts.

  • Use the Gold Selection process to interview all FOH hourly employees, ensuring employees hired meet Company standards.

  • Staff, train and develop FOH hourly employees through orientations, ongoing feedback, establishment of performance expectations and by conducting performance reviews on a regular basis.

  • Identify operational opportunities to build sales and control costs; develop and implement plans to address opportunities (i.e., R&M, marketing).

  • Perform liquor, wine and beer check in to ensure proper invoicing.

  • Ensure proper security procedures are in place to protect employees, guests and Company assets, including security of beer walk-in, liquor room, store room, freezer and office.

  • Prepare end of shift reports including Daily Labor Control, Daily Food Control and Daily Sales.

  • Directly supervise 20-30 FOH employees, and 2-5 trainers per shift.

  • When acting as manager on duty, oversee restaurant operation with annual sales of $2 - 6+ million.

Success Factors:
Foster Teamwork…Work well in a team environment and motivate teams to sustain exceptional levels of performance.

Drive for Results…Work to achieve high levels of personal and organizational performance in order to meet or exceed objectives.

Attend to Detail…Ensure that data is accurate and work is thorough and to the highest standard.

Improve Continuously…Constantly assess adapt current practices to perform a task better, faster, and more efficiently.

Apply Professional, Product, or Technical Expertise…Demonstrate the ability to apply technical, professional, or product expertise to real world situations.

Demonstrate Openness and Respect for Others…Value and remain open to new ideas and perspectives.

Develop Self and Others…Continually work to develop own capabilities and the capabilities of others.

Build Strong Relationships…Foster trust and cooperation among coworker, customers, and suppliers; develop and sustain personal contact in order to provide mutual benefit.

Influence Decisions and Actions…Persuade and enroll others in making plans, reaching decisions and taking action.

Think Strategically…Foresee and take action to deal with problems and opportunities.

Be Decisive…Take timely action base on own assessment of the situation.

Key Skills and Requirements
Decision Making…Improve the speed and direction of decisions by clarifying and setting goals, sharing perspectives on reality, identifying options, and creating consensus on a way forward (action steps).

Computer…Basic ability to use computer hardware and software (e.g. word processors, desktops, publishing and graphics).

Time Management…Skilled in focusing on desired results, determining what is important and urgent, clarifying next steps, and delegating effectively to meet deadlines and achieve desired results.

Stand up and/or One-on-one Training…Skilled in the use of techniques and strategies required to deliver training material in a group and one-on-one settings.

Performance Management, Supervisory…Demonstrate ability to relate to, communicate with and motivate employees to sustain high performance and quality levels.

Coaching…Develop and guide other in professional growth and performance enhancement through assuring clarity of goals, employing reflective listening skills, and facilitating the generation of options and acting planning.

Delegation…Assign tasks using such techniques as need analysis, individual skill assessment, objective setting, and communication.

Position Specific Skills and Requirements

  • 4-year college degree preferred
  • Minimum of 6 months experience working in a full service restaurant.
  • Must be capable of performing all functions and meeting qualification standards for all hourly positions.

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Bartender
Primary Objective of Position
Mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to guests of bar and service bar following standard recipes and the Company's alcoholic beverage policies; merchandises drinks; and is attentive to guests, making them feel welcome, at all times.
Benefits

Qualification Standards
*Must be dressed neatly and well groomed in company approved uniform at all times.
*Must be able to operate P.O.S. computer, make change correctly and make credit card transactions.
*Must balance register at end of each shift.
*Must be able to calmly respond to angry guests and notify a manager.
*Hazards include, but are not limited to, cuts from broken glass and metal cans; burns, slipping and tripping.
*Stands during entire 6-8 hour shift.
*Must be able to pass bar validation.
*Must be able to read menus to sight-impaired guests.
*Reaches, bends, stoops, shakes, stirs and wipes.
*Must be able to respond clearly to guests' requests.
*Must be able to hear well amongst loud background noise.
*Lifts 30 lb. cases several times per shift and carries up one flight of stairs.
*Frequent immersion of hands in hot water (every 5 minutes).
*Must be able to effectively card all guests who appear under the age of 30 for alcohol purchases and under the age of 25 for tobacco purchases.

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Broiler/Grill Cook
Primary Objective of Position
To prepare broiled meats, chicken and seafood and to adhere to product sensitivities and plate presentations. To ensure all prepared foods meet the standard of excellence.
Benefits

Qualification Standards
*Lifts and carries sacks and cases of up to 70 lbs., up to 20 times per shift: places these items on high shelves and in walk-in freezers
*Frequent bending and stooping
*Works indoors 75%; outdoors 25%
*Works frequently in a hot and damp environment
*Hazards include, but are not limited to, cuts from broken glass and metal cans; burns, slipping and tripping
*Uses hands 99% of the time
*Stands, moves and walks all of 6-8 hour shift
*Must be able to hear kitchen, window person and/or Chef requests in the midst of loud background noise
*Must be able to pass broiler validation and testing
*Must be able to read menu checks

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Busser
Primary Objective of Position
To ensure guests are seated at a clean and properly set table within the shortest amount of time possible. To maintain cleanliness of the restroom, perimeter of the building and parking lot. To work with servers and Host/Hostess' to ensure guests receive excellent service.
Benefits

Qualification Standards
*Lifts and carries sacks, cases and bus tubs of up to 70 lbs. Up to 20 times per shift; places these items on high shelves and in walk-in freezer.
*Frequent bending and stooping.
*Works indoors 75%; outdoors 25%.
*Works frequently in a hot and damp environment.
*Hazards include, but not limited to, cuts from broken glass, metal cans; burns, slipping and tripping.
*Walks or stands most of 6-8 hour shift.
*Must be able to pass busser validation.
*Must be able to read menu items.
*Reaches, bends, stoops and wipes.
*Must be able to clearly communicate guest needs to other employees (servers, door person, bartender or manager).
*Must be able to hear well amongst loud background noise in order to answer telephone and respond to guest requests.
*Required to carry trays and supplies.

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Chef
Primary Objective of Position
To execute and oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring the restaurant and company standards of quality and service are met. To develop quality products through consistent execution of hot sauces and line production. To optimize profits and increase sales by controlling food cost and production. Execute daily specials that reflect the standards of quality of the concept, and that optimize profits and exceed Guest expectations.
Benefits

Knowledge and Skill Required
*+ years BOH supervisory experience in a similar restaurant.
*Culinary degree strongly recommended.
*Must be validated on all BOH positions in the restaurant and possess a sanitation certification.
*Knowledge of Micros computers to fulfill management functions.
*Must be knowledgeable in purchasing and production.
*Four year college degree helpful.
*Excellent verbal communication and people development skills.

Qualification Standards
*Must be capable of performing all BOH hourly functions and meet all BOH hourly qualification standards.Able to communicate clearly and respond promptly to needs of guests, FOH and BOH employees and consistently handle disciplinary actions.
*Clear communication in order to effectively achieve goals and responsibilities.
*Ability to maintain calm demeanor in a fast paced, high intensity environment.
*Neatly dressed, well-groomed and proper chef or management attire.

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Dishwasher

Primary Objective of Position

To provide guests and employees with clean and sanitized utensils, plateware, glassware and equipment.

Benefits

Qualification Standards
*Lifts and carries sacks and cases of up to 70 lbs., up to 20 times per shift: places these items on high shelves and in walk-in freezers.
*Frequent bending and stooping.
*Works indoors 75%; outdoors 25%.
*Works frequently in a hot and damp environment.
*Hazards include, but are not limited to, cuts from broken glass and metal cans; burns, slipping and tripping.
*Frequently immerses hands in water.
*Must be able to pass dish validation.

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Host/Hostess
Primary Objective of Position
To present a positive first impression of the restaurant's friendliness, excellent service and high standards. To greet guests upon arrival, ensure guests' dining experience is more than they expected and to bid guests farewell as they leave.
Benefits

Qualification Standards
*Must be able to pass door validation.
*Must be neatly dressed and well groomed in clean, company approved attire.
*Must be able to read menus.
*Stands and walks during 6-8 hour shift.
*Reaches, bends, stoops and wipes.
*Must be able to articulate clear greetings and farewells to guests, as well as being able to understand requests for assistance.
*Must be able to clearly communicate guests' needs to servers, bussers, managers, etc.
*Must be able to hear well in a loud environment in order to answer telephone and respond to guest requests.
*May be required to carry busser trays or supplies (10-30 lbs.) in the absence of other employees or if business is unexpectedly high.
*Must be able to calmly respond to angry guests and notify manager of situation.

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Prep Cook
Primary Objective of Position
To learn and become validated in one or all of the prep area stations: Vegetable Prep Cook, Baker Prep Cook, Cold Sauce Cook, Hot Sauce Cook and Meat/Cheese/Seafood Prep Cook.
Benefits

Qualification Standards
*Lifts and carries sacks and cases of up to 70 lbs., up to 20 times per shift: places these items on high shelves and in walk-in freezers.
*Frequent bending and stooping.
*Works indoors 75%; outdoors 25%.
*Works frequently in a hot and damp environment.
*Hazards include, but are not limited to, cuts from broken glass and metal cans; burns, slipping and tripping.
*Stands and uses hands all of 6-8 hour shift.
*Must be able to hear kitchen or manager requests in the midst of loud background noise.

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Waiter/Waitress
Primary Objective of Position
Sets places at dining tables, takes orders, serves food and drinks, answers inquiries about menu and attends to wishes of guests, as well as suggestively selling food and drinks.
Benefits

Qualification Standards
*Must be dressed neatly and well groomed in company approved uniform at all times
*Must be able to operate P.O.S. computer, make change correctly and make credit card transactions accurately.
*Must be able to deliver plates and food and clear tables, which may require lifting up to 30 lbs.
*Must be able to calmly respond to angry guests and notify a manager
*Must be able to read and write notes to hearing impaired guests
*Stands and walks during entire 6-8 hour shift
*Must be able to pass server validation
*Must be able to read menus to sight-impaired guests
*Reaches, bends, stoops and wipes
*Must be able to verbalize menu items clearly to guests while taking their orders or responding to their requests
*Must be able to hear well amongst loud background noise
*Must be able to write or memorize orders
*Must balance at end of each shift
*Must be able to effectively card all guests who appear under the age of 30 for alcohol purchases and under the age of 25 for tobacco purchases.

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If you believe that Friday's may be the employer for you, please email us at jobs@bistrogroup.com. It may be the right step for you.