DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished General Manager to join the world’s largest upscale steakhouse chain. At Morton’s The Steakhouse, we believe everyone should be enthused about what they do for a living, and the place where they do it; thusproviding an excellent opportunity for career development as well as the chance to let ones’ personality shine. The management style of the General Manager must be in alignment with Morton’s business culture, image, reputation and goals. Professional values, approach and philosophy must be consistent and in harmony with the mission, vision and values of the group. The leadership style must be inspirational, mentoring and have a motivational approach. The General Manager will be responsible for the day to day operations of Morton’s The Steakhouse, Singapore, and will be the one-point contact with the Director of Operations – Asia, on issues not only in relation to customers, both internal and external, but also in regards to all support functions; supply chain, reports, manpower planning, competitor analysis, and public relations.
More specifically, responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
· Provide overall leadership and guidance, in addition to managing relationships with food & beverage suppliers, equipment suppliers, and above all, leading by example with outstanding customer service skills.
· Hire, train and inspire a highly motivated food and beverage staff to be consistently extraordinary
· Work powerfully with Sales and Marketing team to excite and engage the local and international markets to achieve sales and performance targets
· Demonstrate fluent, advanced strategic, and practical financial knowledge/skills inclusive of quality, planning, operational, financial and creative/competitive innovation
· Creative ability and thorough industry knowledge/awareness translatable to effective competitive planning, exemplary service delivery, and creating brand awareness in the marketplace
· Engage in capital planning and be proactive in managing expenses.
· Remain focused and productive under pressure and demonstrate excellent multi-tasking and time management skills
· Demonstrate a commitment to ever expanding world-class service standards
· Effectively manage and consistently grow revenue and profitability
· Extensive international hospitality knowledge and experience
· Experience in multi-cultural staff management/employee relations
· Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of high-grade steaks, F&B general knowledge, and strong knowledge of wine – both old world and new.
· Experience with relevant POS and support software applications
· Think and act innovatively to keep Morton’s service quality at the forefront of the restaurant industry with extraordinary customer and employee experiences
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICTIONS
The desired candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Hospitality Management or significant experience with high-end Western dining food and beverage operations. The individual should have a proven track record of success as General Manager or comparable position with a highly visible, prestigious organization. Confidence in one's ability and capability of presenting one's self in a polished and professional manner are principle characteristics. The ideal candidate will have the ability to remain calm under pressure as well as the ability to consistently execute at a very high level in a high-volume, cutting-edge operation. S/he must be a creative and energetic, “hands-on” individual who is personally driven to create phenomenal food and beverage experiences and a service oriented environment, culminating in quantifiable financial results. S/he should be highly numerate and analytical, with the ability to track, measure and evaluate the success of all food and beverage programs. Strong accounting/financial knowledge is required.
The individual must have the ability to train associates in alcohol intervention, food handling sanitation, company standards and service. A working knowledge of liquor/wine product presentation and inventory methods, as well as excellent time management skills is a must. The desired candidate will be extremely customer-service oriented and will always be seeking to exceed customers’ expectations, both internal and external. The individual will also have an understanding and appreciation for the passion and flair surrounding a highly innovative and creative organization. S/he will have the ability to manage private events and will feel comfortable in a fast-paced organization. The candidate must possess excellent oral (in both group and one-on-one settings) and written communication skills, as well as have solid computer skills. This individual will also have exceptional follow-through and the ability to deal, consistently, effectively and in a timely manner with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy.
At least 5 to 8 years’ experience of working in leading restaurants across the world with significant experience in Asia Pacific region.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate must exemplify the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and discretion, and must also have the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining open lines of communication. The individual should possess energy and drive and be successful at motivating others to reach their full potential. S/he will need to be a consummate team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills up and down the organizational chart. The candidate must be a leader, able to inspire co-operation and commitment and must possess the flexibility to adapt her/his management style appropriately. S/he will act as a coach to his/her staff, provide constructive feedback and accurately evaluate team members’ specific strengths and weaknesses. The candidate will be a good listener, a good negotiator, and must always be looking to find win/win solutions. The individual will be achievement oriented, know how to make things happen, and be a promoter of new ideas and initiatives. In addition, s/he will hold her/himself and staff accountable, will quickly identify critical issues, will anticipate the long-term impact of problems and will handle stressful and tense situations with maturity and confidence. S/he will have a positive impact on the operations and the organization as a whole, will respond to problems with systematic analysis and will always be seeking ways of improvement.
