The Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud, located within the Landmark Tiffany and Co, offers a unique seasonally inspired menu, including Breakfast at Tiffany’s Afternoon Tea, and an all-day à la carte selection. The Peter Marino-designed space now includes a private dining area, café and bar and features custom art installations as well as the signature Tiffany shade of blue.
We are committed to creating a unique experience for each one of our guests and are looking for experienced and enthusiastic General Manager to join the team.
The General Manager position is a salary-based position that manages all the front-of-house employees and works closely with the Executive Chef of the restaurant. The General Manager is responsible for consistently providing restaurant guests with friendly and professional service, delivering 100% guest satisfaction. The General Manager must oversee the front of house floor staff, ensure that they abide by the policies and procedures of the restaurant. They will float during service time and open/close the restaurant as scheduled.
We are looking for an individual who has an exceptional knowledge of food & beverage, creativity and flair; knowledge of business financials, and an ability to recruit, train and inspire a large staff. The successful candidate will have at least five years of restaurant management experience in a fast-paced, kitchen-driven dining environment, a strong sense of responsibility and proven record of success.
Responsibilities but not limited to:
- Perform proper execution of opening and closing procedures, pre and post service duties
- Assists general manager with premeal meetings
- Monitor service to guests in all areas of the restaurant
- Ensure team members' adherence to service standards
- Communicate with kitchen to update them of service issues (i.e., pace of service, VIP tables)
- Review reservation sheet and seating plan and react to any special requests or VIPs
- Sustain guest relations
- Menus updates and descriptions
- Inspect dining room before service
- Maintain supply pars in including linen, china, glass and silverware.
- Maintain the phone coverage standards
- Inventories
Competencies & Qualifications:
- 3+ years of fine dining service experience
- Michelin experience preferred
- Ability to lead, train and inspire
- Organizational skills
- Effective time management
- Present with professional demeanor
- Positive and clear written and oral communication skills
- Ability to engage guests successfully and build a relationship
Compensation:
- $110,000 - $125,000 depending on experience
- Health, Dental and Vision benefits
- 401k, Commuter and Ancillary Benefits
Positions require:
- Full availability- daytime hours, evening hours and weekends
- Reference check
The Dinex Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Dinex Group LLC does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, gender (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
