Job Description

Company Description

A new addition to the East Coast, Freehand Hospitality is currently developing several unique chef-driven concepts in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. Launching throughout 2021 and 2022, our diverse portfolio of restaurants and bars will showcase a wide array of cooking styles-from upscale Maritime dining to casual Latin fare. Merging together globally inspired techniques with treasured Atlantic Canadian ingredients, along with warm and genuine hospitality, we are excited to contribute to the future of the region's vibrant culinary scene-one bite at a time. A refined yet earthy dining destination on the Halifax waterfront, Darya will offer a fresh, bright take on Eastern Mediterranean cooking.

• Achieving the highest service standards and exceeding a high guest expectation daily
• In conjunction with the FOH/BOH management teams, accomplish human resources objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, assigning scheduling, and reviewing
• Effectively enforce company policies and procedures
• Achieve operational objectives of all outlets by preparing and completing action plans, implementing productivity, quality and standards of service
• Work closely with the Events and Private Dining to ensure successful day to day operations of private dining events
• Resolve associate and/or guest conflict through service recovery and implement change when necessary
• Liaise with the BOH Management Team to control costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation, minimizing waste
• Estimate food and beverage consumption and place orders with suppliers
• Maintain budget and employee records
• Prepare payroll and monitor records
• Avoid legal challenges by following all company and government legislations
• Arrange for maintenance and repair of malfunctioned equipment
• Develop managers and employees by ensuring regular one-on-ones, training and development, coaching and performance evaluation
• Create an engaging and energetic environment where all associates work as a team
• Generate growth and restaurant sales through marketing initiatives
• Regularly conduct P&L reviews to analyze financial metrics

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years progressive experience within the hospitality industry
• Experience in a similar environment
• Self starter, flexible, and able to work independently
• Ability to multi-task, and change priorities constantly as needed in a fast paced environment
• Ability to conduct written and verbal performance reviews
• Strong business acumen
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Management, Food and Beverage Management and/or equivalent an asset

Additional Information

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Freehand Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **

No calls from recruiters please!