Assistant Manager FOH - Elmhurst - Fogo de Chao : Job Details

Fogo de Cho is a leading Brazilian steakhouse, or Churrascaria, which has specialized for nearly 40 years in fire-roasting high-quality meats utilizing the centuries-old Southern Brazilian cooking technique of churrasco. Here at Fogo, we complement our extraordinary service with extraordinary people.

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing a passion and customer focus to the business.

Now Hiring / Immediately Hiring:

Restaurant Assistant Manager

In this role you will:

* Advise and supervise restaurant team members.

* Attract, develop, and retain all restaurant team members.

* Utilize GuestBridge/OpenTable to manage guest reservations and wait times.

* Ensure all employees have completed and hold unexpired food handler certifications.

* Promote a Culture of Recognition (OZ Principle).

* Ensure guest satisfaction and resolve guest concerns.

* Responsible for inventory, forecasting and setting targets.

* Promote EcoSure program management and action plan.

* Ensure safety policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to.

* Ensure guest and team member safety.

* Ensure guest satisfaction with experience.

Competencies

* Decisive Judgment - Make good decisions in a timely and confident manner.

* Adapting to Change - Adapt to changing situations and restructure tasks and priorities as changes occur within the business and organization.

* Planning & Organizing - Effectively organize and plan work according to organizational needs by defining objectives and anticipating needs and priorities.

* Driving for Results - Challenge and push the organization and yourself to excel and achieve.

* Guest Service - Recognize and understand guest needs, and deliver in a manner that exceeds guest expectations.

* Managing Others - Direct and lead others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.

* Coaching & Developing Team Members - Advise, assist, mentor and provide feedback to others to encourage and inspire the development of work-related competencies and long-term growth.

* Resilience - Promote and maintain high standards of quality of work in the restaurant.

* Teamwork & Collaboration - Effectively work and collaborate toward a common goal.

* Policies, Processes & Procedures - Follow organizational plans and guidelines so that objectives can be accomplished the right way. Encourage others to follow rules, and set a good example by consistently adhering to appropriate work guidelines.

* Functional Acumen - Have the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to be effective in the specific functional content of the job.

Education, Experience & Travel Required

* 5 years restaurant operations, and 3 years churrasco and churrascaria cuisine knowledge preferred.

* High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree in hotel/restaurant management is desirable. Combination of experience and education will be considered.

* Proficient in food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports.

* Occasional travel required.

Computer Skills

* Proficient in Microsoft Office (required)

* Aloha Point of Sale (preferred)

* Hotschedules (preferred)

* Workday (preferred)

* GuestBridge (preferred)

* MenuLink (preferred)

Physical Demands

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must have a high level of endurance and mental acuity and toughness to manage conflict and deal successfully with high stress situations.

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance is available for full-time, employees on the first of the month following start date.

Fogo de Cho is an Equal Opportunity & E Verify Employer