Apres Cru is searching for a General Manager for one of our NYC restaurants as we continue to grow!
Role: General Manager
Reports To: Director of Operations
Direct Reports: Assistant General Manager, FOH Managers, Chef de Cuisine, Events Manager
Key Relationships: Bookkeepers, Apres Cru, Hourly Team Members
Responsibilities includes (but are not limited to):
- Work with the Director of Operations and ownership to develop and execute strategies to achieve operational goals at the restaurant level.
- Serve as the ambassador of the restaurant culture to their team, the community.
- Submit weekly schedules that deliver a great experience while remaining fiscally responsible to budgeted targets.
- Forecast and monitor weekly sales and labor numbers and adjust in the moment to ensure hospitality and financial targets are achieved.
- Lead daily and weekly walk through to ensure facilities are up to our standard.
- Ensure that HR practices are consistent with restaurant values and compliant with all local, state and federal laws.
- Lead a best-in-class approach to cleanliness, safety, sanitation, and food safety.
- Exhibit a mastery of all operational systems. Including the ability to train and delegate to direct reports.
- Leads the delivery of great food, great service and the restaurant experience to all guests.
- Maintaining a positive, work environment via effective, professional communication with other employees and managers
Requirements:
- Friendly, outgoing, energetic team player with a positive attitude
- Ability to think quickly and multi-task
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
- Ability to delegate to hourly staff members and organize teams appropriately
- Flexible availability including nights and weekends and holidays
- Culinary certificate or degree a plus
- General food and wine knowledge
- Excellent service knowledge and standards
- Must be able to stand for up to 12 hours and lift up to 40 pounds
Preferred Experience:
- 3 years in a senior leadership level overseeing a full-service restaurant.
- Proven Track record overseeing $5 million+ in revenue.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Well versed in restaurant industry specific labor laws.
- Proficient in a variety of technology systems, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Payroll, POS, and COGS Systems.
- Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, as well as the ability to effectively train, coach, evaluate, and discipline employees.
This is a full time, salaried position. While availability on nights, weekends and holidays is a requirement, our team works with/around each other to ensure that everyone has a balanced schedule. We offer comprehensive benefits including PTO, health insurance and commuter benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Proof of full vaccination and booster shot are required on the first day of employment.
