Olla Cocina is a contemporary Mexican restaurant serving food and drinks in a casual, festive, and convenient service environment. The cuisine and bar program draw inspiration from many regions across Mexico and use seasonal California ingredients for a fresh take on traditional favorites. Located in downtown San Jose’s popular San Pedro Square, Olla is a slice of modern Mexico with a fun and shareable menu of traditional favorites, signature cocktails and local beers and wine on tap.
We're now hiring an experienced General Manager to lead our talented team! Must be flexible for holidays, evenings and weekends as business dictates. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
Olla Cocina is part of Palisades Hospitality, one of the West's leading restaurant companies, operating unique restaurants and hotels with opportunities for career growth and advancement. We offer vacation pay, medical, dental, vision, 401k, llife insurance, an employee assistance program and company discounts at our proprietary locations.
The General Manager is responsible for the day to day management of the restaurant and for overseeing the operation and staff of the restaurant to ensure the highest level of standards and efficiencies. Sets the standards for quality and cultivates top-performing teams. The scope of this role includes leadership, guest experience, financial performance and budget planning, administration including payroll and labor, marketing and human resources, events and off-site staffing, timely repair and maintenance of the property, compliance to industry and company standards, and adherence to core philosophies.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
· Working knowledge of all management aspects in the restaurant industry.
· High personal quality expectations; self-directed, high-energy, strong work ethic.
· Strong self-management skills; ability to plan and organize to handle high volume work load with multiple priorities and to use time efficiently.
· Set example for others by demonstration of core values, maintain highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
· Ability to allocate resources in a cost-conscious environment
· Ability to think creatively, present ideas persuasively
· Skilled in critical thinking and problem solving with the ability to identify issues and mobilize available resources to eliminate project bottlenecks.
· A proactive, articulate, and diplomatic communicator (oral and written)
· Must be able to successfully work in a team as well as individually to reach a common goal.
· Willingness to “roll up the shirt sleeves” to get the job done.
· Superb communication & listening skills with the ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
· Excellent organization and time management abilities.
· Ability to effectively manage others to include: staff selection, training, and performance management; working knowledge of wages and hours laws in your state.
· Overall skills and knowledge of basic mathematical principles and practices.
· Exceptional attention to detail
· Strong work ethic
· Takes personal accountability & responsibility for their role
· Proficient in: Microsoft Office/Excel, Toast, Point of Sale, Ctuit, Open Table
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· 3+ years restaurant management experience of a full service $3M+ annual sales restaurant
· BA or BS equivalent combination of education and experience
· Food Handling Certificate
· Food Safety Certificate
· TIPS Certificate
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· 5+ years restaurant management experience of a full service $3M+ annual sales restaurant
· Spanish speaking skills are a plus