Dining Room Manager in Pekin, Illinois at Avanti's of Peoria

Join Our Team at Avanti's!

At Avanti's, we believe in more than just serving meals - we create experiences that leave lasting impressions. Lead a team, create exceptional guest experiences, and build the next generation of restaurant leaders. Avanti's is looking for a Dining Room Manager who enjoys coaching employees, engaging with guests, and making every shift a success. Apply now and let's embark on this exciting journey today at Avanti's!

What we offer:

• Competitive salary starting at $55,000 to 60,000.
• Benefits Dental, Vision, Medical, Short and Long-term disability and life insurance after 90 days of employment.
• Career Advancement.
• Free meal on the days that you work.

What you will be doing:

• Responsible for the execution of the dining room and creating a great guest experience
• Engaging with the Front of house staff to drive sales and selling the feature of the day.
• Handling any guest complaints from the dining room or carry out areas.
• Handling reservations and catering orders. Communicating these events with the kitchen and carry out manager.
• Developing staff into trainers and hopefully one day managers for other locations!
• Among other duties

Who we are looking for:

• Has at least 2 years of restaurant management experience
• College degree is preferred but not required. High school degree is sufficient if you have leadership experience!
• Extremely friendly, polite and a people person who has attention to detail.
• Great communication skills that will help the staff to understand daily expectations to meet various goals.
• Ability to coach and develop a diverse staff and handle in the moment coaching events in a stressful environment in a professional manner.

Pre-employment Requirement:

• Must consent to a background check
• Must be able to obtain ServeSafe Manager Certification
• Must be able to obtain BASSET Certification within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to obtain Allergen Certification within 30 days of hire

Physical Requirements:

• An average work week will be 40+ hours
• Be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Lift, load and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Work with hot and cold food items.

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