Assist in leading by example: Exhibit exceptional service behaviors and ensure that every team member is also exhibiting these same behaviors
Assist in leading the company's day-to-day business operations by filtering all decisions through the funnel of ensuring Operational Excellence
Identify, solve, and implement lasting solutions to operational bottlenecks
Communicate and implement changes to standards, policies, and follow up on all issues with the stores.
Manage and update store SOP manual
Ensure stores have completed and implemented all current store level training programs
Responsible for the communication / training and follow up of all new product and promotions
Proficient in safety & security standards to ensure the safety of the team
Efficiently schedule team members on a weekly basis to achieve desired labor productivity and guest experience scores
Arrange and assist with the training of newly hired employees
Develop and execute promotions and special events to boost sales and to exceed monthly sales targets
Search for new supply vendors for better quality and lower cost and build a strong relationship with the vendors
Expertly count monthly inventory to ensure accurate end of month reporting that allows the organization to be proactive in high-level decision making and goal setting
Monitor and analyze sales reports and P&L
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in hospitality management (Preferred)
SCA Certification (preferred)
Managerial Food Handlers (Required)
New York City Food Handlers (Required)
2+ years of multi-unit operation management experience (Required)
Food & Beverage experience (preferred)
Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% (most of site within NY and NJ, Overnight travel occasionally required)
Knowledge of retail or restaurant industry operations and financial reporting
Strong verbal and written communication skills (Bilingual Preferred: English and Korean)
Proficiency in Microsoft computer skills, i.e.
Superior analytical skills Strong analytical skills
Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment
Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects and requests simultaneously, within an intense, deadline-driven environment
Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving and influencing skills
Experience in training and developing other leaders
Ability to build solid relationships and work effectively with others at all levels of an organization
Ability to lead, motivate, hold accountable, develop, direct, and achieve target results for a customer group, business unit or Franchise Partner(s)