Tacoma,WA,USA Career:Restaurant Manager-Tacoma,WA at Populus Seattle

Aparium Hotel Group is a distinguished hospitality company founded in 2011, renowned for pioneering a unique hotel experience that combines the business acumen of large hospitality enterprises with the charm and intimacy of boutique hotels. Dedicated to creating environments fueled by the poetics of their surroundings, Aparium focuses on unearthing exceptional moments that are unique to each city they serve. This innovative approach has earned the company recognition by Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards as a leading hotel brand. Aparium is known for venturing off the beaten path both geographically and philosophically, focusing on smaller, bustling markets while fostering a deep sense of community and authenticity across its properties. One of Aparium's crown jewels is Populus Seattle, a boutique hotel strategically located in the heart of Seattle's historic Pioneer Square. The hotel is a pivotal part of a significant adaptive reuse project, integrating three main historic buildings connected by dynamic alleyways that animate the neighborhood. Populus Seattle inhabits the storied Manufacturers Exchange Building, constructed in 1907 with sturdy brick and heavy timber, symbolizing the craft and character of its era. The 120-room hotel uniquely features Pioneer Square's first rooftop bar and a signature restaurant, Salt Harvest, known for its rustic and refined Pacific Northwest hearth-inspired cuisine. Salt Harvest embodies a culinary philosophy grounded in seasonality and local ingredients, emphasizing preservation and fermentation techniques to deliver flavors that resonate year-round. The restaurant's ethos centers on simplicity and craftsmanship, employing refined cooking methods that elevate straightforward ingredients into extraordinary dining experiences. At its core, Salt Harvest is infused with passion, weaving stories through its dishes that reflect pride, history, and tradition. The Restaurant Manager role at Aparium's Populus Seattle is a dynamic leadership position that directly reports to the Director of Food & Beverage. This exempt, full-time position commands a blend of tactical expertise and strategic insight to oversee the operations of the Restaurant, Bar, Coffee Bar, and In-Room Dining services. The Restaurant Manager is pivotal in ensuring extraordinary guest experiences across breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner services, while fostering an environment that values associate input and teamwork. In this role, you will navigate the fast-paced challenges of restaurant management by embodying the Aparium difference—attention to detail, courtesy, efficiency, and motivational leadership. You will lead by example, actively engaging with associates and guests throughout service periods, inspiring confidence, respect, enthusiasm, and collaboration. The role demands a hands-on leader comfortable with both high-level strategy and day-to-day operational tasks, addressing service needs promptly while aligning with broader business objectives. The Restaurant Manager will collaborate with various hotel departments including Sales, Culinary, Food & Beverage, and Operations to create a seamless and exceptional guest journey. You will uphold Aparium's principles of People, Place, and Character through your leadership, ensuring your team embraces the company's values of collaboration, intuition, and local hospitality. Success in this role depends on strong organizational skills, adaptability in an often unpredictable environment, and a passion for nurturing talent and fostering a positive workplace culture. Compensation for this position includes an annual salary of $80,000, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package that supports the well-being and personal growth of employees. If you thrive in a vibrant hospitality setting that celebrates community, craftsmanship, and creativity, the Restaurant Manager role at Aparium's Populus Seattle offers a rewarding opportunity to lead a distinguished establishment at the intersection of history and contemporary culinary excellence.

• Passion for the people, place and culture of our community
• Love of restaurants and guest service
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a leadership role in restaurant or food & beverage management, hotel or restaurant opening experience is a plus
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel and other applicable computer systems
• Expert-level knowledge, or ability to obtain, in reservations systems such as OpenTable and Tock, as well as POS systems such as Toast
• Expert-level knowledge, or ability to obtain, in reporting and inventory management tools such as Avero, Beverager and Accubar
• Thorough understanding of excellent service, labor control, maintenance, merchandising and accounting
• Ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol Awareness certification (TiPS) and Food Handlers Certification (ServSafe) within 30-days of hire
• Thorough understanding of all food & beverage items offered, including ingredients, methods of preparation and proper service to include In Room Dining standards (IRD)
• Expert knowledge of wines and spirits
• Fluency in English both verbally and non-verbally
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10 F) and kitchens (+110 F), possible for one hour or more
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel, including nights, weekends, and holidays