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Position Description:
Restaurant Manager
The Asheville Renaissance Hotel is seeking to fill the position of Restaurant Manager for this 285 room Downtown Hotel. The Restaurant Manager oversees the Hotel?s one multi-purpose Restaurant, a Lobby Bar, a Starbucks kiosk, and Room Service. The individual we are seeking is hands-on, has a desire to be highly successful and works well with other related departments. The successful candidate will need to maintain a balance between floor supervision, administration, associate training and development and a keen sense of outstanding customer service.
Experience required to be considered: prior experience in hotel food and beverage management or as a restaurant manager strong communication skills a passion for working in a team environment
Additional experience; a plus but not required: Marriott Hotel experience Micros programming experience Free-standing restaurant experience Grass-roots marketing experience Breakfast service experience ? highly desired!!
We are seeking an individual who has excellent people skills, delights in serving others and can effectively manage the day-to-day operations.
Knowledge of spirits, wine and beer is required. Procurement experience for controllables, beverage and table-top decor would be an added plus!
To be a strong candidate, you will be required to maintain positive associate relations, while driving customer satisfaction results.
Please email a resume and cover letter to: jobs.mra@wcghotels.com. Please, specify the position you are applying for the subject line of your email.
Company Profile:
Located in the heart of downtown Asheville, the Renaissance Asheville Hotel has spectacular mountain views and is ideally situated within walking distance of the area's many restaurants, galleries, museums, craft shops and local attractions. Asheville is a progressive city that touts its eclectic culture and great quality of life in building its image as a destination location. We are adjacent to the Thomas Wolfe Memorial and only three miles from Biltmore Estate and Winery.
The recent renovation of the Renaissance Asheville adds to its premier status in the Asheville market. The renovation includes the 275 rooms completely renovated in 2007, the 21,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space renovated in 2008, and the lobby, bar, and restaurant renovation planned for 2009. The Renaissance Asheville has a healthy blend of clientele including a strong group base mid-week and strong leisure travel on the weekends. As a Marriott franchise partner, the hotel leadership is committed to the core values of Marriott, to take great care of our Associates, Guests, Suppliers, Owners and members within our Community.