Restaurant Manager

Avvio is looking for a Restaurant Manager to join the team. Our approachable, yet traditional menu features classic Italian dishes, pizzas, and wood-fire grilled entrees that use ingredients sourced locally and directly from Italy. Located in the heart of Garden City Center, this restaurant is a favorite among the locals! Avvio is proud to be part of the Newport Restaurant Group! About the Position: In the Restaurant Manager role, you will be responsible for the oversight and management of all daily restaurant operations. About You: You are passionate, energetic and to whom pleasing and impressing guests comes naturally. Essential Duties: Ensuring a quality guest experience by managing all areas of the restaurant’s daily operations, Hiring, training, and development of employees and managers, Hands on training and development of all service positions, specific areas to include: Guest Service, Etiquette, Food and Beverage Knowledge, Oversight of and approval of weekly scheduling, Reconciling, invoicing, and inventory. Qualifications: A minimum of 3 years as a Restaurant Manager in an upscale, high-volume establishment, Must have flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed. Skills & Abilities: Strong leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to build relationships and manage staff, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Must be able to stand for long periods of time, Ability to lift and move 25-50 pounds, Be collaborative, using a team approach to creating an equitable workplace environment and have respectful working relationships.