Summary of Responsibilities

This role will direct and oversee all operations of The View, a fine-dining restaurant on the Highlands College campus, where our students will be thoughtfully trained and equipped in life skills and etiquette. Responsibilities will include maintaining efficient operations and high quality in all areas, including productivity and customer service.

Reporting to:

This role will report directly to the COO

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily restaurant operations
• Develop, coach, and consistently execute Highlands service and Hospitality standards
• Handle all staffing, including hiring, training, and scheduling
• Lead and manage service team to offer a world-class culinary experience
• Purchase and oversee food supplies, ensuring minimum waste
• Maintain food safety and food quality standards
• Deliver excellent customer service, meeting and greeting guests
• Promote a cooperative effort and team morale
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations
• Create detailed reports
• Other management duties as required

Other Duties:

• Affirm and uphold the Statement of Faith and the Core Values and DNA of the College, exemplifying all by word and lifestyle.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in supporting others, coaching, and training to improve performance
• Highly focused, self-started with an elevated level of energy and positive outlook.
• Ability to remain resilient under pressure and effectively adapt to multiple demands, ambiguity, and rapid change.
• High-capacity, multi-tasking individual who is comfortable working independently without constant supervision
• Ability to work well with others, cultivate a team-building atmosphere
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly
• Ability to maintain a high level of organization and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously
• Positive, fun, and life-giving attitude

Personal Characteristics

• Demonstrates a genuine interest in supporting others, coaching, and training in order to improve performance
• Encourages the contribution of others and takes their views into account
• Highly focused, self-starter with an elevated level of energy and positive outlook.
• Ability to remain resilient under pressure and effectively adapt to multiple demands, ambiguity, and rapid change.

Leadership Requirements

• Lead and develop teams to effectively reach set goals
• Oversee students, staff, and interns occasionally
• Sets clear and challenging objectives, inspiring and encouraging high performance in teams and individuals.
• Anticipates the possible demands and outcomes of a particular task or situation – plans and prioritizes appropriately

Extent of Public Contact

• High

Physical Demands

• Moderate exposure to physical risk
• Good physical condition is required
• Ability to drive between campuses
• Ability to lift 50 lbs without assistance
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Application Process

To apply, email your resume to applicants@highlandscollege.edu. Only electronic submissions will be reviewed.