Location: Miami, Florida
Department: Time Out Market
Reporting to: General Manager

About the role

We love what we do - and it shows! Time Out Market is the division of Time Out that brings our food and cultural experiences to life for our guests, readers and clients.

Our Market Managers take the lead in ensuring that the best of the city under one roof provides each of our guests and team members a memorable experience with each visit.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of food and beverage quality, guest service, cost control and consistency in accordance with company’s expectations, while maintaining compliance with city, state and federal laws.
• Focus on succession management, training and, development of all Market employees
• Delegate responsibility to the management team as needed and enforce existing policies consistently
• Oversee and participate in the hiring, training, supervision management, coaching, counseling and evaluation of all members of the market team.
• Promotes organization in industry, manufacturing and/or trade associations
• Work closes with the General Manager, Public Relations and Marketing teams on plans that result in optimum recognition and maximizing number of covers for the Market
• Protect and enhance the value of all Market assets through appropriate programs in maintenance, security, housekeeping and through the capital budgeting process alongside with the General Manager
• Process the weekly schedule and payroll for the hourly staff
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and assist team members with any inquiries
• Develop and implement operating standards, policies and procedures to be followed by the management team
• Assign and instruct the employees in details of their work. Observe performance and encourage improvement where necessary. Ensure that the performance appraisal tools are being utilized consistently and effectively.
• Operate with an open-door policy, listen to and understand requests of the team, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information
• Ensure proper inventory levels are maintained for facilitating proper restaurant operations, establish and enforce strict inventory controls, and participate in monthly inventory reconciliations in conjunction with the purchasing and finance teams
• Make decision and take action based on previous experience and good judgement, revising procedures as needed to accommodate unusual situations
• Interact with all department personnel, Market and vendor staff as needed
• Ensure inventory levels are maintained for facilitating proper restaurant operations, enforce strict inventory controls, and participate in monthly inventory reconciliations in conjunction with the Purchasing and Finance team
• Ensure that no members of staff are permitted to work if they are not suitably dressed or groomed
• Develop and implement cost saving and profit enhancement measures
• Maintain positive and professional relations with vendors. Manage interaction of vendors on property with our staff.
• Create and execute action plans for any areas that need improvement or are in critical situation
• Maximize restaurant profitability; monitor the use of controls to ensure they remain effective
• Monitor labor costs and monitor the restaurant’s budget to ensure efficient operations, including achieving budgeted revenue and labor expenses are being met
• Monitor guest satisfaction on all levels, including social media platforms
• Ensure health, safety and sanitation requirements are in compliance with Department of Health, OSHA and any city or state agencies and ensure all managers are aware of any changes in the law
• Participate in the development of annual budget for the entire restaurant; develop short and long term financial operating plans
• Participate in community events and ensure corporate social responsibility goals of venue are met
• Maintain a professional, neat and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
• Open and/or close Market daily as scheduled following established standards and guidelines.
• Follow up cash handling procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Assist Management as needed in any other task necessary to ensure successful operations of the Market.
• Engage with guests at the Market to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Main focus on day to day operations, guest engagement, and staff supervision

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of two to three years of restaurant operations experience required
• Expert knowledge of restaurant operations including food, beverage, service techniques, and guest interaction
• Proficient in Windows Microsoft Office, Mac OSX, POS system
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead by example and act in a professional manner always
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude always; as well as, keep an open and objective view
• Ability to listen empathetically and be respectful always
• Ability to maintain personal integrity, composure and stay focused
• Ability to work as a team, stay organized, handle various projects at one time, follow up and make accurate decisions
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Must be able to push and lift up to 50lbs

About Time Out

What we look for in a candidate

Time Out is a company filled with individuals as diverse as the cities we live in and cover. At the same time there are common characteristics and values we all share. To join our team, you’ll want to…

• Be commercially astute
• Either have experience at or want to dive headfirst into a fast-paced transformative company in pursuit of excellence
• Think globally
• Have excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Have a high sense of ownership, urgency and drive
• Be a team player

About our culture

At Time Out Group we believe in diversity and equal opportunity for all people. We do not discriminate against external or internal candidates on the basis of age; disability; gender, gender reassignment; race; religion or belief; sexual orientation; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity. We believe that diversity develops creativity and enables personal and professional growth where we all learn from each other. We believe in an open culture where ideas are shared candidly and where there is no fear of failure, but rather an understanding that we must experiment and have the freedom to succeed. We believe that everyone has the right to express themselves as they are as this enriches us all. We believe in an open world, social justice, and the pursuit of happiness, after all, we are in the happiness business.

About Time Out Group plc

Time Out Group is a global media and hospitality business that inspires connection and joy by capturing the soul of the world’s greatest cities through its two divisions – Time Out Media and Time Out Market.

Time Out launched in London in 1968 with a magazine to help people discover the exciting new urban cultures that had started up all over the city. Today, Time Out’s professional journalists curate the best things to do, see and eat in 333 cities in 59 countries.

Time Out Market is the world’s first editorially curated food and cultural market, bringing a city’s best chefs, restaurateurs and unique cultural experiences together under one roof. From cooking classes with top chefs to installations from local artists and live entertainment, Time Out Market captures the soul of the city.

The first Time Out Market opened in 2014 in a historic market hall in Lisbon, quickly turning into the most popular destination in the city with 4.1m locals and tourists visiting in 2019. The success of Lisbon brought further expansion in North America, with Time Out Market opening in five major cities in 2019: Miami, New York, Boston, Chicago and Montreal. In 2021, Time Out Market expanded into the Middle East with Time Out Market Dubai, and more Time Out Market locations are in the pipeline including Porto, London, Prague, Japan and more.

Time Out Group was named International Brand of the Year 2021 in the Campaign Publishing Awards – awarding bravery, editorial innovation and forward thinking. While Time Out Market won the Most Innovative Food & Beverage Concept Award at the Global RLI (Retail & Leisure International) Awards 2021