Bar Lumiere has a target opening of mid July. We are looking for a talented GM to join us.
This is a 80 seat restaurant with seasonally inspired, creative small plates and a cocktail focused beverage program. We will feature DJ's, rotating art instillations and gatherings.
Our ideal candidate would embody the creative edge of Bar Lumiere while guiding the team to providing warm and attentive service. Idealy you would have a strong cocktail background and be able to lead the bar program. You would not only have great attention to detail but also strong delegation skills and the ability to oversee the entirety of restaurant operations. Positive vibes, empathy and a can do attitude wanted.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent at multitasking
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong innate sense of hospitality
- 2+ years of management experience
- 1+ years of fine dining experience
- Ability to maintain a good handle of food and labor costs
- Knowledge of POS systems and third party delivery platforms
- Strong wine, beer and cocktail knowledge
- Professional and productive communication skills
- Must be flexible to work nights, holidays & weekends according to the needs of the business.
- Food Handlers Certificate that meets local requirements
- Positive attitude
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure that all guests receive warm and welcoming hospitality and that the Bar Lumiere team is exceeding expectations at all times.
- Understand all company policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs.
- Achieve company objectives in sales, service, quality, appearance of facility and sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment.
- Continually strive to develop both hourly and management staff in all areas of managerial and professional development.
- Make employment and termination decisions consistent with ownership guidelines for approval or review.
- Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
- Oversee and ensure that restaurant policies on employee performance reviews are followed and completed on a timely basis.
- Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.
- Ensure all management holds and leads effective pre-shift meetings
- Conduct regularly scheduled leadership meetings & maintain agenda
- Manage and organize menus and hours of operation on all delivery platforms
- Set the standards for safe work habits and DOH compliance, including but not limited to overseeing restaurant preparation for DOH inspection and managing the staff during inspection
- Understand costing, pricing, and sales goals for the restaurant & take-out business
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with prompt and professional response to emails, texts, etc
- Oversee cash handling and accounts payable procedures to ensure compliance with company policies, including petty cash reconciliation, weekly bank depositing and payroll administration
- Manage labor to cover the needs of business while meeting weekly labor targets.
- Effectively communicate and assist with organization of all shared kitchen spaces and walk-ins
- Serves as a mentor to newer members of the leadership team
- Partner with Operations team to successfully utilize all necessary software to maintain daily restaurant operations and proper flow of service.
The ownership group has won James beard awards, worked in fashion design, music, fine arts. We are a collection creatives.
