General Manager at Velveteen Plum – Wausau, Wisconsin

From the creators of Mezzanine in Egg Harbor, Mikey's in Plover, and Tine & Cellar in Weston comes Velveteen Plum. Wausau's first rooftop restaurant and cocktail lounge, striving to extend past the expected through innovative and approachable flavors and atmosphere. With a 5,500 sq. ft. patio and outdoor bar, guests will not only rethink what it means to enjoy an outdoor meal, but what it means to be a Wausau resident.

If you're someone that realizes the difference between a leader and a manager, and want to take the next step in your career with a company that notices hard work and dedication, then you are in the right place. Even if you're unsure if a change of scenery is right for you, we'd love to sit down and talk about current and upcoming opportunities with our company.

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee daily sales and operations
• Meet and exceed goals as set by the Director of Operations
• Bar background preferred but not required
• Effectively lead and develop all team members
• Facilitate front of house staffing, including hiring and firing
• Use comprehensive reports to increase efficiency and profitability
• Communicate daily with Kitchen Manager on menu updates and product availability
• Ensure that the facility and all equipment is properly maintained
• Assist in managing all aspects of social media, per the direction of the Director of Operations
• Administer daily cash drawer counts and sales reporting
• Respond to reviews through various platforms, resolving any issues promptly
• Oversee inventory of both front and back of house, applying the data to monitor COGS
• Maintain and improve company culture through effective leadership and relationship building
• Order supplies strategically to maintain a proper budget
• Monitor front and back of house scheduling to reduce labor cost while maintaining proper coverage during revenue hours
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience
• Set goals for and consistently coach front of house management team
• Accept responsibility for operations in each aspect of the restaurant
• Execute large scale reservations and events per the direction of guests and upper management
• Maintain an exceptionally safe and cleanly environment

This position will only be the right fit for someone with exceptional drive and selflessness