YJR Group is a collection of busy, upscale cocktail bars and private event spaces that thrive off of upbeat energy, passionate individuals & creative cocktails. If you are a natural leader, a problem solver, a quick thinker and a detail oriented individual, we would love to hear from you! Prior management experience is encouraged, but not required. Prior host or matire'd experience is preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Control day-to-day operations by scheduling shifts, ordering supplies and developing restaurant team. 
• Manage and train staff in compliance with company standards. 
• Ensure department of health and safety codes are followed, and company safety and security policies are followed 
• Control Profit & Loss (i.e., budget attainment revenue, cogs, and labor) by following cash control, security procedures, maintaining inventory, managing labor, review financial reports and taking appropriate action to maintain and monitor P&L across all categories listed. 
• Recruit, interview and hire FOH team utilizing company interview procedure, conduct performance review, take discipline action to ensure company standards are met by all employees, motivate and train staff daily. 
• Ensure maintenance of equipment, facility and grounds. 
• Ensure food quality and 100% customer satisfaction with service and hospitality 
• Ensure complete and timely execution of assigned projects 
• Ensure a safe working and customer experience environment by facilitating safe work behaviors of the team members

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The ability to speak, understand, read and write in English.
• Mobility and manual dexterity appropriate to staff the General Manager position.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds on a regular basis.
• The ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal direction.
• The ability to bend, stoop, stand and perform extensive walking for 8-10 hours a day.
• The ability to withstand exposure to high volume of business and the movement, noise and temperature extremes associated with a busy restaurant.
• Ability to perform essential job functions under pressure, maintain professionalism when working under stress.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
• Must hold a current NYC DOH Food Handlers’ Certificate
• Must be TIPS certified, or willing to obtain certification within 30 days of hire
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office, experienced with Point of Sales systems and reservation platforms such as Resy or OpenTable.

The YJR Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.