Asian Restaurant General Manager - MD - Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland

Why We Need Your Talents:

The Luk Fu General Manager is responsible for the daily oversight of the Luk Fu Restaurant and Luk Fu 8 (Sushi) Restaurant and staff. Responsibilities for the GM include ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, providing exceptional internal and external guest service, monitoring food presentation and quality, leading our team members with a positive and engaging spirit, and effectively managing the outlet’s P&L. The GM’s overall leadership and partnership with the culinary and service staff is paramount to our success.  

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Create a strong partnership with the culinary and front of house staff to ensure exceptional guest service, consistent dish presentation, and exceptional food quality
• Maintaining open communication with staff and fostering a team spirit
• Work closely with the servers/hostesses and culinary staff to ensure that all equipment is properly maintained, and that cleanliness exceeds expectations.
• Supervises and assists in guest service training for all Team Members
• Manage quality control of the service and timeliness of food & alcohol orders.
• Evaluate and respond to guest trends, needs, issues, and comments
• Assists with the development of marketing strategies to drive new visitation, guest loyalty and VIP player and Host driven events
• Helps create venue awareness through social media channels
• Plans and executes various ethnic Asian Holiday calendar events
• Stays abreast of competitive techniques and strives for continuous improvement
• Ensures that the outlet’s physical appearance/FFE is maintained in exceptional condition
• Ensures compliance with all regulations associated with food, alcohol, and gaming
• Coordinates with the culinary team and purchasing to ensure that the outlet maintains appropriate beverage/food inventories
• Optimizes the controlling the cost of labor, food, and beverage
• Perform continuous process improvement for enhancing Asian guests’ amenities for the venue and support of gaming pit areas and retail opportunities

Skills to Help You Succeed:

• Fluency in English and one or more Asiatic languages.
• Extensive knowledge of Pacific Rim styles of cooking principles, ingredients, cooking principles, and preparation techniques - related to various ethnic dishes and flavor profiles
• Have general beverage knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, and cordials.
• Deep understanding of Asian-related offerings specific to Luk Fu and Sushi Bar 8.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Knowledge of sanitation laws and health regulations and applicable OSHA regulations
• Knowledge and experience in POS systems such as Micros, Aloha
• Knowledge of budgeting, P&L review, percentages, variances, etc.

Must-Haves:

• High school diploma or equivalent required;4-year degree in related fields preferred .
• 5-7 years experience in restaurant management and supervision.
• Ability to:
  • Analyze and interpret operation results
  • Solve complex problems
  • Perform assigned duties under pressure
• Accuracy in completing assigned duties in a timely manner
• Must be certified in alcohol awareness
• Must be able to comply with all state gaming regulations, which may include obtaining a license.
• Being flunet in Chinese, Koren, or Vietnamese is perfred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work long hours
• Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning
• Ability to climb stairs multiple times daily
• Ability to handle multi-tasking-heavy work-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 30 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Ability to climb, bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body and arms
• Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels
• Use of stairs and elevators

Perks We Offer You:

• Comprehensive benefits program for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents
• Onsite Wellness Clinic.
• Generous retirement savings options. 
• Free uniforms and parking.
• Discounted meals.
• Service and Attendance bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Advancement opportunity.
• Discounts on hotels, theme parks, travel, and more!

Life at Live!

• 24/7 high energy casino with a culture committed to fairness, teamwork, and most importantly FUN.
• Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
• You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.