Summary: Sells products for specialty distributor to restaurants and caterers, hotels, retail, establishments, food service etc. or individuals at place of business by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, Internet Web sites, and other sources. Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, or talks with customers or by phone. Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes salable features. Quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained. Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm's production and delivery schedules. Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts. Works with inside sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date. Tracks stock levels. Enters new customer data and other sales data for current customers into computer database. Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing contacts. Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries. Mentors with Senior Sales Reps to obtain institutional knowledge concerning products, processes and systems. Utilizes sales tools to deliver sales & manage accounts: laptop, internet, phone application orders. Collects balances to account assigned payment terms. Collaborates with internal departments: purchasing, inside sales, accounting, warehouse, routing, drivers, marketing, and sales leadership. Accurately updates daily call sheets, seeks out product knowledge and attends sales meetings Other duties as assigned Qualifications: College Degree desired but not required. One to two years of related experience in restaurant, food sales, or professional catering. Past experience working as a Chef highly desired Previous sales experience High Energy and enthusiastic Must live in the Washington DC / Northern VA market area Education/Experience: Degree in Culinary Arts or related field is preferred. A minimum of 2 years of experience in sales function is preferred. A minimum of 2 years of experience in food distribution is preferred. Experience working in a fast-paced environment is key. Language Ability: Bilingual in English/Spanish a +. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret sales data and trends. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or members of the business community. Math Ability: Basic math skills with addition, subtraction and multiplication. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advance level of expertise with Microsoft Word and Excel. Preferred knowledge of, JDE, Canopy & other sales programs. Must be able to operate common office machines. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Dec 15, 2019
Full time
Summary: Sells products for specialty distributor to restaurants and caterers, hotels, retail, establishments, food service etc. or individuals at place of business by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, Internet Web sites, and other sources. Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, or talks with customers or by phone. Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes salable features. Quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained. Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm's production and delivery schedules. Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts. Works with inside sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date. Tracks stock levels. Enters new customer data and other sales data for current customers into computer database. Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing contacts. Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries. Mentors with Senior Sales Reps to obtain institutional knowledge concerning products, processes and systems. Utilizes sales tools to deliver sales & manage accounts: laptop, internet, phone application orders. Collects balances to account assigned payment terms. Collaborates with internal departments: purchasing, inside sales, accounting, warehouse, routing, drivers, marketing, and sales leadership. Accurately updates daily call sheets, seeks out product knowledge and attends sales meetings Other duties as assigned Qualifications: College Degree desired but not required. One to two years of related experience in restaurant, food sales, or professional catering. Past experience working as a Chef highly desired Previous sales experience High Energy and enthusiastic Must live in the Washington DC / Northern VA market area Education/Experience: Degree in Culinary Arts or related field is preferred. A minimum of 2 years of experience in sales function is preferred. A minimum of 2 years of experience in food distribution is preferred. Experience working in a fast-paced environment is key. Language Ability: Bilingual in English/Spanish a +. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret sales data and trends. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or members of the business community. Math Ability: Basic math skills with addition, subtraction and multiplication. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advance level of expertise with Microsoft Word and Excel. Preferred knowledge of, JDE, Canopy & other sales programs. Must be able to operate common office machines. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Aloha! The Tiki Terrace is a full service dinner theater, restaurant, banquet hall and catering company. We have been in business for 15 years and we are facing fast paced growth! We are family owned and operated and have an excellent work environment and staff. The work is exciting and unique, as we are Chicagoland's only source for a Polynesian Luau dinner theater experience with up to 5 shows every week. We are looking for someone with kitchen experience, a problem solver, trouble shooter, team player, fast paced worker and natural leader. Being familiar with Asian and and Island style cuisine is a huge plus. Being able to analyze food cost is needed and having buffet knowledge and plating creativity is something that we are also looking for. Our family prides itself on both a great work environment, and owning a business where the staff loves to be there! Your happiness at work is of the utmost importance to us and we love being a team in every way. This position is a full time position. These hours would include weekend nights, evening hours during the week and hopefully some daytime prep hours as well. We also offer paid vacation days and paid holidays. We also offer bonus incentives and insurance benefits as well. We are excited that we are a growing company and would love for someone to step into this role where they are excited to grow along with the company, side by side and envision the potential that we hold. The Tiki Terrace is again, completely unique, and as such, there is a lot of opportunity to get creative with new systems, ideas, recipes and plates. I would look forward to having a conversation about the business, job requirements and schedule, as their is some flexibility. Please attach your experience. I look forward to calling you first and then meeting you in person as well! My name is Phil and it will be my pleasure meeting and getting to know you! The Tiki Terrace is completely unique in it's concept of Hawaiian themed luau dinner and shows- we do not provide just dinner, rather a whole experience where guest will become submersed in Hawaiian culture. Our decor and and theme will blow away exceptions upon entering the venue. Our catering and banquet rentals contribute the the uniqueness of Tiki Terrace- parties from all over come to host their special event in an outstanding environment for an unforgettable experience. At the same tie, Tiki Terrace brings the luau to guests at their homes and venues- The Tiki Terrace is as much an entertainment company as is it a restaurant, banquet hall, caterer, event center and tiki bar. We have been in business for 15 years with one move under our belt and certain future growth as well.
Dec 14, 2019
Full time
Aloha! The Tiki Terrace is a full service dinner theater, restaurant, banquet hall and catering company. We have been in business for 15 years and we are facing fast paced growth! We are family owned and operated and have an excellent work environment and staff. The work is exciting and unique, as we are Chicagoland's only source for a Polynesian Luau dinner theater experience with up to 5 shows every week. We are looking for someone with kitchen experience, a problem solver, trouble shooter, team player, fast paced worker and natural leader. Being familiar with Asian and and Island style cuisine is a huge plus. Being able to analyze food cost is needed and having buffet knowledge and plating creativity is something that we are also looking for. Our family prides itself on both a great work environment, and owning a business where the staff loves to be there! Your happiness at work is of the utmost importance to us and we love being a team in every way. This position is a full time position. These hours would include weekend nights, evening hours during the week and hopefully some daytime prep hours as well. We also offer paid vacation days and paid holidays. We also offer bonus incentives and insurance benefits as well. We are excited that we are a growing company and would love for someone to step into this role where they are excited to grow along with the company, side by side and envision the potential that we hold. The Tiki Terrace is again, completely unique, and as such, there is a lot of opportunity to get creative with new systems, ideas, recipes and plates. I would look forward to having a conversation about the business, job requirements and schedule, as their is some flexibility. Please attach your experience. I look forward to calling you first and then meeting you in person as well! My name is Phil and it will be my pleasure meeting and getting to know you! The Tiki Terrace is completely unique in it's concept of Hawaiian themed luau dinner and shows- we do not provide just dinner, rather a whole experience where guest will become submersed in Hawaiian culture. Our decor and and theme will blow away exceptions upon entering the venue. Our catering and banquet rentals contribute the the uniqueness of Tiki Terrace- parties from all over come to host their special event in an outstanding environment for an unforgettable experience. At the same tie, Tiki Terrace brings the luau to guests at their homes and venues- The Tiki Terrace is as much an entertainment company as is it a restaurant, banquet hall, caterer, event center and tiki bar. We have been in business for 15 years with one move under our belt and certain future growth as well.
Looking for adventure? Work Somewhere WILD! Sodexo Leisure has an exciting culinary opportunity! Nourish Events at the Columbus Zoo in Powell, OH is seeking an Executive Chef 1 to join our team in supporting our Senior Executive Chef. As the official caterer for the Columbus Zoo, we create culinary expeditions in a high volume/high profile kitchen. Key Responsibilities: Ensure exceptional Guest service - The successful associate will be responsible for assisting the Senior Executive Chef with the daily planning, supervision and production of all operations ensuring consistent production and execution of well-prepared, flavorful food. Show your creativity - Assist in the creation and development of unique food offerings that provide our Clients and Guests with a variety of selections that will meet their needs and further immerses them in the story being told by the Columbus Zoo. Lead a team of culinary professionals - Provide leadership, support, motivation and development of diverse Team Members creating a positive environment that encourages ownership, accountability and engages others to achieve high performance. Ensure the safety of our Guest and Team Members - Establishes a safe work environment for all team members and guests by providing safety-related training and equipment maintenance and by ensuring complianceSodexoSodexo safety standards. Maintains a clean and orderly kitchen to comply with Nourish Kitchen Standards and State and local Health Department Regulations. Collaborate with key partners - Maintain good partnerships with the front-of-the-house team as well as strategic partners to provide a seamless Guest experience. Provides culinary support to SodexoSodexo and Centerplate operations when business dictates. You have/are: Culinary management experience; Experience as a banquet chef or sous chef in a high volume operation; Reliable, detail-oriented, and proficient with all basic cooking techniques; Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills with direct reports and strategic partners; Self-motivated, takes initiative and willing to acquire new skills; Professional, enthusiastic, responsible, and dependable team player; Proven ability to coach, lead and inspire a diverse team; Understands the internal and external factors to drive business (i.e. Food Cost, Labor Cost, Ordering,Inventory); Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment; and/or Must be able to work a flexible schedule of days, nights, weekends & holidays. This role may travel throughout the year to support other cultural venues! Why Sodexo? Explore our Salaried Benefits Learn more on creating world-class sports, leisure and travel experieSodexo Sodexo Sports & Leisure Experiences make life worth living. The jaw-dropping finish to that game. The gig encore that raised the roof. The trip that's permanently captured in your memory. Sodexo's food retail, hospitality and event management services have helped create unforgettable sports, leisure and travel moments for over 50 years. Provides culinary leadership within a small sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training. Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution Key Duties -Executes the culinary function -Customer & Client satisfaction -Manages food & physical safety program. Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience - 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Dec 13, 2019
Full time
Looking for adventure? Work Somewhere WILD! Sodexo Leisure has an exciting culinary opportunity! Nourish Events at the Columbus Zoo in Powell, OH is seeking an Executive Chef 1 to join our team in supporting our Senior Executive Chef. As the official caterer for the Columbus Zoo, we create culinary expeditions in a high volume/high profile kitchen. Key Responsibilities: Ensure exceptional Guest service - The successful associate will be responsible for assisting the Senior Executive Chef with the daily planning, supervision and production of all operations ensuring consistent production and execution of well-prepared, flavorful food. Show your creativity - Assist in the creation and development of unique food offerings that provide our Clients and Guests with a variety of selections that will meet their needs and further immerses them in the story being told by the Columbus Zoo. Lead a team of culinary professionals - Provide leadership, support, motivation and development of diverse Team Members creating a positive environment that encourages ownership, accountability and engages others to achieve high performance. Ensure the safety of our Guest and Team Members - Establishes a safe work environment for all team members and guests by providing safety-related training and equipment maintenance and by ensuring complianceSodexoSodexo safety standards. Maintains a clean and orderly kitchen to comply with Nourish Kitchen Standards and State and local Health Department Regulations. Collaborate with key partners - Maintain good partnerships with the front-of-the-house team as well as strategic partners to provide a seamless Guest experience. Provides culinary support to SodexoSodexo and Centerplate operations when business dictates. You have/are: Culinary management experience; Experience as a banquet chef or sous chef in a high volume operation; Reliable, detail-oriented, and proficient with all basic cooking techniques; Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills with direct reports and strategic partners; Self-motivated, takes initiative and willing to acquire new skills; Professional, enthusiastic, responsible, and dependable team player; Proven ability to coach, lead and inspire a diverse team; Understands the internal and external factors to drive business (i.e. Food Cost, Labor Cost, Ordering,Inventory); Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment; and/or Must be able to work a flexible schedule of days, nights, weekends & holidays. This role may travel throughout the year to support other cultural venues! Why Sodexo? Explore our Salaried Benefits Learn more on creating world-class sports, leisure and travel experieSodexo Sodexo Sports & Leisure Experiences make life worth living. The jaw-dropping finish to that game. The gig encore that raised the roof. The trip that's permanently captured in your memory. Sodexo's food retail, hospitality and event management services have helped create unforgettable sports, leisure and travel moments for over 50 years. Provides culinary leadership within a small sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training. Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution Key Duties -Executes the culinary function -Customer & Client satisfaction -Manages food & physical safety program. Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience - 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Who we are: Groups360 is a marketplace enabling more efficient commerce in group travel. Through its innovative technology, Groups360 reduces cost and complexity for both suppliers and consumers of group meeting services. This innovative, high-growth company seeks individuals with a team orientation, high work ethic and passion for solving customer obstacles. Why you want to work for us : Groups360 strives to be an employer of choice, we offer competitive salaries, uncapped potential and we contribute to the cost of the fantastic benefit We offer: Medical, Dental & Vision, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits, EAP and online discounts to a variety of goods and services, including identity theft protection, pet health insurance, travel, electronics, gifts, household needs and more! We are looking for: Go-getters! People ready to move fast, be a part of something special! Are you a self-driven individual that likes to step up and take the reins of their respective position on a team? Do you like to make a difference? Would you like an opportunity that allows you to put your stamp on things? Do you like to know that you are on a team that values your contribution? Do you like knowing that you are appreciated and recognized for your individual contributions to the team? If you answered yes to the above questions, we would love to speak with you further about a career changing opportunity for the position outlined below. The Role: We are seeking an experienced Office Manager who will be responsible for managing the day to day operations of multiple Groups360 Offices. The Office Manager will organize and coordinate office administration and procedures, in order to ensure organizational effectiveness, efficiency and safety. The Office Manager is responsible for developing intra-office communication protocols, streamlining administrative procedures and inventory control. This person will help promote a company culture that encourages high morale, collaboration and top performance. What you will do: Manage, streamline and influence the flow of productivity within multiple offices; initiate creative solutions. Collaborate with each department to maintain high operational efficiency within the offices. Partner with Human Resources to implement Office Standards, Policies, Procedures and Processes. Responsible for space planning and provide assistance with office moves. Develop, negotiate and maintain vendor contracts Develop and maintain relationships with building management services, vendors, and caterers. Manage and maintain building contracts and documentation. Manage office budget, invoice tracking and reconciliation. Act as a back-up for administrative and executive related tasks as needed. Tracking, ordering and organizing office inventory (office supplies, tech supplies, swag, snacks, etc). Address facilities issues, including but not limited to coordinating office repairs with vendors, broken furniture, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc. Light mailroom duties including package distribution, notifications to employees, and communication with UPS/USPS personnel. Maintain strong professionalism and discretion for all communications going out to clients/executives/external personnel on behalf of the company. May perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned. Education and Experience: Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, or equivalent professional administrative office experience required. 5+ years experience as an Office Manager/EA hybrid roles. Office or logistics management experience. Experience in office relocation a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint). Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal skills, and verbal and written communication skills. Work well under pressure and exude calmness in a high energy, highly productive atmosphere. Excellent organizational & analytical skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Entrepreneurial spirit. Core Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F *** location may change due to the growing needs of the business *** Job Type: Full-time
Dec 12, 2019
Full time
Who we are: Groups360 is a marketplace enabling more efficient commerce in group travel. Through its innovative technology, Groups360 reduces cost and complexity for both suppliers and consumers of group meeting services. This innovative, high-growth company seeks individuals with a team orientation, high work ethic and passion for solving customer obstacles. Why you want to work for us : Groups360 strives to be an employer of choice, we offer competitive salaries, uncapped potential and we contribute to the cost of the fantastic benefit We offer: Medical, Dental & Vision, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits, EAP and online discounts to a variety of goods and services, including identity theft protection, pet health insurance, travel, electronics, gifts, household needs and more! We are looking for: Go-getters! People ready to move fast, be a part of something special! Are you a self-driven individual that likes to step up and take the reins of their respective position on a team? Do you like to make a difference? Would you like an opportunity that allows you to put your stamp on things? Do you like to know that you are on a team that values your contribution? Do you like knowing that you are appreciated and recognized for your individual contributions to the team? If you answered yes to the above questions, we would love to speak with you further about a career changing opportunity for the position outlined below. The Role: We are seeking an experienced Office Manager who will be responsible for managing the day to day operations of multiple Groups360 Offices. The Office Manager will organize and coordinate office administration and procedures, in order to ensure organizational effectiveness, efficiency and safety. The Office Manager is responsible for developing intra-office communication protocols, streamlining administrative procedures and inventory control. This person will help promote a company culture that encourages high morale, collaboration and top performance. What you will do: Manage, streamline and influence the flow of productivity within multiple offices; initiate creative solutions. Collaborate with each department to maintain high operational efficiency within the offices. Partner with Human Resources to implement Office Standards, Policies, Procedures and Processes. Responsible for space planning and provide assistance with office moves. Develop, negotiate and maintain vendor contracts Develop and maintain relationships with building management services, vendors, and caterers. Manage and maintain building contracts and documentation. Manage office budget, invoice tracking and reconciliation. Act as a back-up for administrative and executive related tasks as needed. Tracking, ordering and organizing office inventory (office supplies, tech supplies, swag, snacks, etc). Address facilities issues, including but not limited to coordinating office repairs with vendors, broken furniture, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc. Light mailroom duties including package distribution, notifications to employees, and communication with UPS/USPS personnel. Maintain strong professionalism and discretion for all communications going out to clients/executives/external personnel on behalf of the company. May perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned. Education and Experience: Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, or equivalent professional administrative office experience required. 5+ years experience as an Office Manager/EA hybrid roles. Office or logistics management experience. Experience in office relocation a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint). Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal skills, and verbal and written communication skills. Work well under pressure and exude calmness in a high energy, highly productive atmosphere. Excellent organizational & analytical skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Entrepreneurial spirit. Core Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F *** location may change due to the growing needs of the business *** Job Type: Full-time
Seeking a motivated couple to manage, staff and grow a small but successful Mediterranean-themed dinner restaurant and event venue in the picturesque northwestern Montana ski town of Whitefish. Shares building with art gallery for full gourmet and sensory experience and both are run by family business. Owners are unable to work evenings of 4-5 night/week restaurant so are seeking service industry professionals to work for wages and, after a 3-6 month trial period, potential ownership of business. Nearby areas available to rent for a tiny house or camper.Our current restaurant described above is what we created to satisfy the minimum requirement for our state-issued Beer and Wine license which we own in the small but vibrant town of Whitefish, Montana. In recent years, the ski/lake resort town has shown substantial growth as one of the gems of the last best place (Montana!) Aside from the wonderful character and charm of the town, nearby Glacier Park attracts millions of visitors every summer and Whitefish Mountain Resort was recently named #3 in Ski Magazines top ski resorts in the country. The potential is great. Initially, we primarily saw the alcohol license as a vehicle to build our Event Venue business, allowing us to add bar sales to our event revenue and streamline the booking for clients. As time went on, we realized that the restaurant has a higher cap on potential sales, since probably 75% of event sales take place June-Sept. and there are limited weekends in that time. The original restaurant concept was charcuterie, soups and tapas/small plates, and weve added a few heartier dishes but it is still a small menu. The choose-your-own charcuterie is popular and often called the best in town, as well as having the benefit of keeping very well and avoiding wastage with little prep required. We bake our own wild yeast whole wheat sourdough several times per week. Our family and team loves to provide outstanding customer service and high-quality food, wine and beer, locally sourced when possible, and we pride ourselves in creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere where customers feel at home.Our sweet spots for events are rehearsal dinners, smaller weddings, and lots of private (and corporate) parties and fund-raising events with an average attendance of around 75, but with groups up to 150. When we started this project in September of 2017, we leased our kitchen to a very talented young executive chef who was ready to start a catering business. The chef was clear that he didnt want to run a restaurant again. He and his partner have built an extremely successful business from this kitchen, serving the majority of events we host as well as offsite.In the past two years, we always recommended the in-house catering company and allowed a few outside caterers to provide their services for clients who wanted to use those other lower cost catering services. In the past five months it became clear to us, the owners, that we needed to expand our simple lounge/bistro to become a full-fledged restaurant, and that to do that we had to reclaim the kitchen in order to operate at full capacity in peak season June-Sept. We must find a team with a talented chef and their own vision to develop a restaurant that could be successful and also provide most of the catered food for our events. To succeed, the restaurant needs a chef/manager/owner with a clear and consistent vision, good leadership skills, careful accounting and consistent hours that customers can count on.We will no longer allow outside caterers except the one who has been our in-house caterer (who already has scheduled a few events at our venue in 2020) and a few other previously booked events. We need to find the right chef first and hopefully a partner who can handle the front of the house (bartender or waiter) and attract and manage an assistant cook, dishwasher and one other for the skeleton crew to handle seating for a total of 80-90 seats. As we grow, the team would have to find and retain 1 to 3 more staff. We will most likely bring in J-2 visa staff for the summer from overseas due to the shortage of qualified workers.We currently operate our winter hours which are Wednesday-Saturday from 2-8 p.m. plus Sunday Brunch 10-2 for the winter season. June through September we would be open 7 days a week with all the tourists and visitors in town. During the summer, we are considering being open primarily for dinner from 4-9 Sunday through Thursday (as well as Brunch on Sunday). For Friday and Saturdays, we would use one small area next to the kitchen with outside entry for the restaurant since most of those days are booked for some event. The kitchen staff would need to both have the catering for the parties handled as well as any walk-in folks for the restaurant. That is one of more interesting considerations for the team we choose.Whitefish is booming and expanding. There is a small downtown area with several good restaurants and they do a bustling business! Visitors often cant get a reservation during the summer.Our 4000 sq. ft. building currently houses a fine art gallery that represents 19 artists. Outside we have two and half city lots (50,000 sq. ft) of patios with umbrellas and a lawn which is used during the summer for events and al fresco dining. As a whole, we offer fine art, fine wine and beer, and great food for a complete sensory experience!Whoever we select will have the opportunity to buy into the Cypress Yard business after a structured trial period and even buy out the owners. Challenges include: Establishing and defining the restaurant with regular hours and increasing local following while reaching tourists. Finding and keeping good staff in a seasonal resort town with a relatively high cost of living (think Jackson, WY 20 years ago). Increasing event sales in the off-season (Nov.-April), or booking more acts and other events to bring people in.Kitchen specs: 330 sq. ft. plus 100 sq. ft. prep area Dish pit with dishwasher 2 coolers and sandwich prep cooler Blodgett gas convection oven Southbend 6 burner range with flat top Prep island with warming lightsWe have a long-term lease with the owner who is very, very supportive and helpful to us. We need to find someone to start ASAP, and definitely no later than March/April 2020.
Dec 09, 2019
Full time
Seeking a motivated couple to manage, staff and grow a small but successful Mediterranean-themed dinner restaurant and event venue in the picturesque northwestern Montana ski town of Whitefish. Shares building with art gallery for full gourmet and sensory experience and both are run by family business. Owners are unable to work evenings of 4-5 night/week restaurant so are seeking service industry professionals to work for wages and, after a 3-6 month trial period, potential ownership of business. Nearby areas available to rent for a tiny house or camper.Our current restaurant described above is what we created to satisfy the minimum requirement for our state-issued Beer and Wine license which we own in the small but vibrant town of Whitefish, Montana. In recent years, the ski/lake resort town has shown substantial growth as one of the gems of the last best place (Montana!) Aside from the wonderful character and charm of the town, nearby Glacier Park attracts millions of visitors every summer and Whitefish Mountain Resort was recently named #3 in Ski Magazines top ski resorts in the country. The potential is great. Initially, we primarily saw the alcohol license as a vehicle to build our Event Venue business, allowing us to add bar sales to our event revenue and streamline the booking for clients. As time went on, we realized that the restaurant has a higher cap on potential sales, since probably 75% of event sales take place June-Sept. and there are limited weekends in that time. The original restaurant concept was charcuterie, soups and tapas/small plates, and weve added a few heartier dishes but it is still a small menu. The choose-your-own charcuterie is popular and often called the best in town, as well as having the benefit of keeping very well and avoiding wastage with little prep required. We bake our own wild yeast whole wheat sourdough several times per week. Our family and team loves to provide outstanding customer service and high-quality food, wine and beer, locally sourced when possible, and we pride ourselves in creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere where customers feel at home.Our sweet spots for events are rehearsal dinners, smaller weddings, and lots of private (and corporate) parties and fund-raising events with an average attendance of around 75, but with groups up to 150. When we started this project in September of 2017, we leased our kitchen to a very talented young executive chef who was ready to start a catering business. The chef was clear that he didnt want to run a restaurant again. He and his partner have built an extremely successful business from this kitchen, serving the majority of events we host as well as offsite.In the past two years, we always recommended the in-house catering company and allowed a few outside caterers to provide their services for clients who wanted to use those other lower cost catering services. In the past five months it became clear to us, the owners, that we needed to expand our simple lounge/bistro to become a full-fledged restaurant, and that to do that we had to reclaim the kitchen in order to operate at full capacity in peak season June-Sept. We must find a team with a talented chef and their own vision to develop a restaurant that could be successful and also provide most of the catered food for our events. To succeed, the restaurant needs a chef/manager/owner with a clear and consistent vision, good leadership skills, careful accounting and consistent hours that customers can count on.We will no longer allow outside caterers except the one who has been our in-house caterer (who already has scheduled a few events at our venue in 2020) and a few other previously booked events. We need to find the right chef first and hopefully a partner who can handle the front of the house (bartender or waiter) and attract and manage an assistant cook, dishwasher and one other for the skeleton crew to handle seating for a total of 80-90 seats. As we grow, the team would have to find and retain 1 to 3 more staff. We will most likely bring in J-2 visa staff for the summer from overseas due to the shortage of qualified workers.We currently operate our winter hours which are Wednesday-Saturday from 2-8 p.m. plus Sunday Brunch 10-2 for the winter season. June through September we would be open 7 days a week with all the tourists and visitors in town. During the summer, we are considering being open primarily for dinner from 4-9 Sunday through Thursday (as well as Brunch on Sunday). For Friday and Saturdays, we would use one small area next to the kitchen with outside entry for the restaurant since most of those days are booked for some event. The kitchen staff would need to both have the catering for the parties handled as well as any walk-in folks for the restaurant. That is one of more interesting considerations for the team we choose.Whitefish is booming and expanding. There is a small downtown area with several good restaurants and they do a bustling business! Visitors often cant get a reservation during the summer.Our 4000 sq. ft. building currently houses a fine art gallery that represents 19 artists. Outside we have two and half city lots (50,000 sq. ft) of patios with umbrellas and a lawn which is used during the summer for events and al fresco dining. As a whole, we offer fine art, fine wine and beer, and great food for a complete sensory experience!Whoever we select will have the opportunity to buy into the Cypress Yard business after a structured trial period and even buy out the owners. Challenges include: Establishing and defining the restaurant with regular hours and increasing local following while reaching tourists. Finding and keeping good staff in a seasonal resort town with a relatively high cost of living (think Jackson, WY 20 years ago). Increasing event sales in the off-season (Nov.-April), or booking more acts and other events to bring people in.Kitchen specs: 330 sq. ft. plus 100 sq. ft. prep area Dish pit with dishwasher 2 coolers and sandwich prep cooler Blodgett gas convection oven Southbend 6 burner range with flat top Prep island with warming lightsWe have a long-term lease with the owner who is very, very supportive and helpful to us. We need to find someone to start ASAP, and definitely no later than March/April 2020.
