Restaurant Hospitality Management Trainee

Location: 675 Alberta Drive Amherst, NY 14226 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).Shifts start as early as 5am Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older Time Type: Full time Pay Range: $22.75 - $24.25 / hour

Why Work Here Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of.

Job Description: In this role, you will take part in a 1-2 year accelerated training program allowing you to work hands on with products and guests to strengthen your skills and enrich your knowledge of our business operations; enabling you to become an effective leader in our restaurant. You will learn about Wegmans values, business measures, standards and operations with the aim of becoming a successful Restaurant Manager upon completion of this program. If you’re a motivated self-starter with a passion for hospitality and are looking for the chance to launch a career in restaurant management, this could be the opportunity for you.

What will I do?

• Manage and develop a team of employees, engage in meaningful conversations, build trusted relationships and provide the resources, feedback, and development opportunities they need to be successful

• Responsible for performance results, employee development, continuous improvement, compliance and overall guest satisfaction through knowledge based selling skills and managing through Wegmans values and business measures

• Seek and recognize opportunities to drive sales in a variety of ways by providing incredible guest service

• Acquire the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to effectively manage a department, working through program modules and taking part in seminars as well as weekly and monthly meetings with a trainer and coach to monitor progress and set goals

• Work hands-on with products, guests and team members to best understand all aspects of the restaurant

• Learn all aspects of management; fully understanding people development, leadership and financials including controlling expenses and understanding how these affect the bottom line

• Develop or enhance the following skills: driving sales, culinary knowledge, meal preparation and planning, team-building, managing contribution (profit) and developing diverse leadership

• Foster two-way communication with Restaurant Manager, coach and trainer; be sure to seek out performance feedback and work towards growth and professional development

Required Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience in restaurant/hotel management, food services or equivalent field

• 1 or more years of experience coordinating and/or managing the work of others

Preferred Qualifications

• Managerial/supervisory experience including interviewing, performance management, employee development and managing financials

• Bachelor's degree in a related field