Market Grille Department Manager

About Hyvee

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Summary

The General Manager will plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the workers and resources for the efficient, well-prepared, and profitable service of food and beverages.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains a positive attitude; creates an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork.
• Generates a friendly atmosphere by encouraging employees to greet and speak to guests; providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to guests and sets a good example.
• Sets the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance and overall profitability.
• Smiles and greets guests in a friendly manner throughout the entire facility.
• Answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly, helpful service to guests who call including taking product orders.
• Works with chefs for efficient provisioning and purchasing of supplies.
• Projects and controls food and beverage costs.
• Supervises portion control and quantities of preparation to minimize waste.
• Performs frequent checks to ensure consistent high quality of preparation and service.
• Analyzes weekly and monthly sales and trends and compares to actuals.
• Works with other management personnel to plan and executes marketing, advertising, and any special restaurant functions.
• Monitors actions of staff and guests to ensure that health and safety standards and liquor regulations are obeyed.
• Maintains budget and employee records and monitors bookkeeping records.
• Investigates and resolves complaints concerning food quality and service.
• Arranges for maintenance and repair of equipment and other services.
• Figures retail merchandise pricing and ensures correct pricing.
• Directs hiring, training, and scheduling of food service personnel.
• Enforces sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations.
• Conducts inventory of the department.
• Plans displays, promotions, and determines pre-orders.
• Monitors food preparation and methods.
• Understands and troubleshoots equipment and ensures maintenance is performed.