Manager Food

multiple food venues, daily departmental operations, and special projects in support of the theme park. Essential Functions: Executes strategic plans to optimize store profits while maintaining quality, cleanliness, and Guest Service standards. Consistently drive process improvements and efficiencies to enhance Guest Service and food & beverage operations. Create and foster a cohesive team while demonstrating organizational, planning, delegation, mentoring and coaching skills. Partner with Human Resources to continuously train and develop food teams through individual performance planning. Responsible for performance evaluations, employee development, and employee succession planning. Responsible for performance development including administering discipline, resolving employee relation’s issues, and conducting individual and team meetings. Accountable for maximizing daily sales and effectively managing operating expenses including food costs, labor costs, cycle count variance, and cash variance. Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding food quality, safety, labor, employment, and Union guidelines, as well as Company policies and procedures. Communicates on a constant basis with Area Manager regarding performance and challenges; makes recommendations for improvement when necessary. Review and analyze performance results (financial, guest service & safety) daily while identifying and resolving opportunities with management team. Develop and foster open communication and solid working relationships between business units and company departments. Responsible for developing weekly schedules, with a focus on maintaining staffing levels that satisfy budget as well as guest service goals. Takes an active part in recruitment and retention of staff. Performs other duties as assigned