Botanica Restaurant & Market seeks a highly motivated Assistant / Floor Manager to join our team!
Botanica is an ambitious, critically lauded, modern Californian restaurant in Silver Lake with an extensive natural wine program, a provisions market and a seasonal, farmer’s market-driven menu. Botanica opened in May of 2017 and has become a neighborhood staple as well as a destination for diners. We are committed to excellence in food, wine, cocktails and service.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Oversee and consistently contribute to service while actively generating sales
- Combination of hands-on approach and delegation with the spirit of teamwork
- Lead by example
- Open or close the restaurant daily (FT Wednesday-Sunday availability in line with restaurant operational hours)
- Delegate daily duties according to schedule
- Act as point of contact for all guest issues or concerns
- Act as point of contact for Health Inspection and other city official inspections/visits
- Act as liaison between kitchen and FOH staff as needed
- Provide feedback to management via daily service notes
- Assist with comps and voids as needed
- Supervise service
- Assist employees with their daily tasks as needed for overall success of service and guest satisfaction
- Take ownership of the market area, which is stocked with gourmet goods & natural wine
- Cross reference online platform and POS
- Inventory, restocking, organizing
- Cleanliness & thoughtful merchandising
- Oversee online pickup & delivery orders
- Communicate with BOH about counts and 86’s
- Assist/guide guests in market
- Lead and drive market sales
- Other duties or assistance as assigned to support and contribute to the management team
Requirements:
- 3 years of experience at similarly-minded restaurants/in a context of similarly ambitious hospitality
- Obtain Manager ServSafe certification within 30 days of hire
- Complete Anti-Harassment training within 30 days of hire
- Obtain RBS training within 30 days of hire
- Availability open or close 5 days per week (Wednesday-Sunday)
- Flexible availability / opportunity to work additional shifts (events, catering - with respective compensation)
- Availability to work weekdays, weekends and various holidays
- Knowledge of / passion for Natural Wine
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- A team-oriented, can-do attitude and a passion for providing thoughtful, respectful hospitality
What We Offer:
Competitive compensation, including health benefits. A work environment based on the non-negotiable core values of nourishment, respect, equality, sustainability, positivity and professionalism. Management who cares deeply about your well being, satisfaction and success. Opportunities for long-term growth and evolution.
Physical Requirements:
This is a role that requires physical stamina – carrying / moving up to 50 pounds of items such as wine, market goods, tables & chairs, heat lamps; organizing shop, service and storage areas; and maintaining an energized presence on the floor during multiple hours of service.
Botanica is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
