General Manager - Salt & Ash

Salt & Ash is a laid-back retreat that welcomes the coastal community to gather over crackling fire, ice cold beer, delicious food and live music. Featuring live fire cooking, age-old culinary techniques will meet a fresh and forward-thinking approach to what it means to dine out in modern-day Nova Scotia. Salt + Ash's dishes are comforting, rustic and hearty, featuring an impressive array of grilled and smoked meat, seafood and vegetables, as well as a selection of wood-fired pizzas.What's in it for you?Gratuity sharingPaid vacation, sick, and personal daysHealth, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverageDiscounted gym membershipEmployee Assistance ProgramGroup life & disability insuranceManagement uniform/clothing reimbursementMonthly dining allowance for all Freehandlocations for you and up to 3 guests50% dining discount for all Freehandlocations for you and up to 3 guestsRRSP matchingJob DescriptionThe General Manager is an integral contributor to the overall success of the restaurant including; the dining room, the bar and private dining space. The General Manager will direct, coordinate and plan the organization of all food and beverage while working beside the Chef in order to ensure consistency, budget control, quality of service and product. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to lead a team and direct the vision of the highest quality operation.The Day to Day:Achieving the highest service standards and exceeding a high guest expectation dailyIn conjunction with the FOH/BOH management teams, accomplish human resources objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, assigning scheduling, and reviewingEffectively enforce company policies and proceduresAchieve operational objectives of all outlets by preparing and completing action plans, implementing productivity, quality and standards of serviceWork closely with the Events and Private Dining to ensure successful day to day operations of private dining eventsResolve associate and/or guest conflict through service recovery and implement change when necessaryLiaise with the BOH Management Team to control costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing wasteEstimate food and beverage consumption and place orders with suppliersMaintain budget and employee recordsPrepare payroll and monitor recordsAvoid legal challenges by following all company and government legislationsArrange for maintenance and repair of malfunctioned equipmentDevelop managers and employees by ensuring regular one-on-ones, training and development, coaching and performance evaluationCreate an engaging and energetic environment where all associates work as a teamGenerate growth and restaurant sales through marketing initiativesRegularly conduct P&L reviews to analyze financial metricsQualificationsA minimum of 5 years progressive management experience within the hospitality industryExperience in a similar environmentSelf starter, flexible, and able to work independentlyAbility to multi-task, and change priorities constantly as needed in a fast paced environmentAbility to conduct written and verbal performance reviewsStrong business acumenMust possess excellent verbal and written communication skillsExceptional organizational skillsPost-secondary Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Management, Food and Beverage Management and/or equivalent an assetAdditional Information** We thank all applicants for their interest in Freehand Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **Freehand Hospitality's Diversity CommitmentAt Freehand Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.

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