· CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE RESTAURANT THAT CONSIDERS THE MARKET, LOCAL COMPETITORS, SALES REVENUE AND EXPENSES.

· PREPARE AN ACCURATE PORTRAYAL OF THE FINANCES OF THE RESTAURANT, INCLUDING BANK ACCOUNTS, SPENDING, CHECK PRICING GOALS AND FOOD COSTS.

· DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ENTICE CUSTOMERS, INCLUDING MARKETING PLANS, ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH.

· ANALYZE THE RESTAURANT BUDGET WITH PERSONNEL TO FIND AND PRICE INVENTORY, REDUCE EXPENSES, REVIEW CURRENT PRICING AND ADJUST PURCHASING STRATEGIES IF NEEDED.

· CONTROL OPERATIONS BY DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE POLICIES, CREATING HIGH STANDARDS AND WORKING TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS WHEN APPROPRIATE.

· ENSURE AN OUTSTANDING DINING EXPERIENCE BY REGULATING PRESENTATION, TASTE, SERVICE AND ATMOSPHERE FOR ALL GUESTS; DEVELOP WAYS TO CULTIVATE A REGULAR CUSTOMER POOL.

· SUPERVISE A TEAM OF EMPLOYEES; WORK TO CREATE A COHESIVE UNIT OF PEOPLE WHO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE; CREATE A HIRING PROCESS FOR KEY STAFF THAT ENSURES QUALIFIED PEOPLE ARE SELECTED, TRAINED AND RETAINED THROUGH TOP RECRUITING PRACTICES; CONSIDER ACTIONS OF EMPLOYEES IN VARIOUS SITUATIONS THAT DEEM REWARDING OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.

· FOLLOW ALL APPROPRIATE HEALTH CODE AND LOCAL JURISDICTION FOOD HANDLING REQUIREMENTS; MAINTAIN FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS, AND MODEL EXEMPLARY FOOD HEALTH SAFETY PRACTICES TO EMPLOYEES.

· CREATE A PROFESSIONAL ATMOSPHERE THAT SUSTAINS TOP EMPLOYEE SAFETY STANDARDS AND PROVIDES GUIDELINES TO PERSONNEL TO ELIMINATE HAZARDS AND DANGERS IN THE WORKPLACE.

· LOOK FOR NEW AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS IN THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY; USE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO DEVELOP NEW WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH CUSTOMERS; THINK; BEYOND WHAT HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE TO CREATE AN EVEN MORE PRODUCTIVE ESTABLISHMENT.

· LEAD THE RESTAURANT TO ACHIEVE NEW AND GREATER GOALS IN ORDER TO STAND ABOVE THE COMPETITION WITHIN THE INDUSTRY.