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Assistant Food & Beverage Manager | Little Katana/Cafe Herrera

Omni Hotels & Resorts, Dallas, TX, United States


Assistant Food & Beverage Manager | Little Katana/Cafe Herrera
Omni Dallas Hotel, 555 South Lamar Street, Dallas, Texas, United States of America

Job Description
Recently named one of the Top 5 City Hotels in Texas by Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards, Omni Dallas Hotel is part of the #1 ranked hotel brand for Guest Satisfaction by J.D. Power. Located in the heart of downtown Dallas, our 1,001 rooms and suites set the stage for a vibrant destination featuring the Mokara Spa and Restaurants on Lamar, with eight distinctive dining experiences that celebrate the best of Texas hospitality.

Our associates are guided by The Power of One, a philosophy that empowers every team member to take ownership of the guest experience and create lasting memories. Our culture values respect, gratitude, and growth, supported by training, mentorship, and meaningful recognition. Associates enjoy complimentary parking, room and dining discounts, and access to an on-site cafeteria, making Omni Dallas one of the most rewarding places to work in the city! If you’re a motivated, service-minded professional seeking a meaningful career in hospitality, Omni Dallas Hotel may be your perfect match.

Overview:

To provide proper training and supervision of all personnel including assistant managers and supervisors. To insure prompt, courteous service in a manner that complies with Omni Food and Beverage standards and company policies and procedures. To ensure the overall success of the restaurant by guest satisfaction surveys and utilizing financial controls.

Responsibilities:

To consistently ensure the maximum guest satisfaction while dining in the restaurant.

Pre-meal meeting conducted with service staff on a daily basis.

Supervision of floor during operation.

Ensure that service personnel follow service protocol including steps of service.

Monitor timing of guest experience.

Handle all complaints to the guests' satisfaction.

Maintain a consistently smooth-running operation.

Make the Front of the House staff weekly schedule.

Ensure Kitchen, stewarding and cashier staff are on duty as scheduled.

Ensure the side-stations are fully stocked with equipment.

All side-work complete and checked out by the manager.

Making sure the beverage machines are functioning properly.

Ensure station rotation in seating.

Assist in seating or service of guests as necessary.

Coordinate all functions in dining room during service.

Monitor productivity of service staff.

Monitor and critique the quality and consistency of the food product.

Making sure special boards and/or descriptions posted accurately.

Continuously check food quality and presentation coming from kitchen.

Monitor guest satisfaction and comments regarding food and service.

To be familiar with clients so that there is constant recognition of all repeat guests.

Review reservations on a daily basis and check against the VIP list from the front desk.

All special attention details handled properly.

Maintain the physical atmosphere and cleanliness of the restaurant.

Ensure the staff’s uniforms and appearances meet specifications.

Make sure tabletops are set to specifications, and during service, constantly inspect tabletops, side-stations and tray stands.

All menus inspected daily by hostess.

Make sure all equipment in good condition and clean.

Make sure work areas are being maintained neat, orderly and clean.

All lights and music adjusted appropriately for each meal period.

To contribute to the profitability of the restaurant through cost control effectiveness.

Constantly perform positive up-selling techniques with service staff.

Expedite table turnover and table resetting. Implement sales promotions and merchandising programs.

Be familiar with all beverage-related procedures and equipment and assist the cashier when needed.

Know and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

Know emergency procedures (including CPR) and work to prevent accidents.

Be familiar with and enforce all policies related to liquor liability laws.

Perform any and all other duties assigned and/or required by management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

Previous Restaurant Manager Experience required

Understanding of financial statements and labor productivity

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.

Omni Dallas Hotel, 555 South Lamar Street, Dallas, Texas, United States of America

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