Assistant General Manager

Job Details

Saint Denis is the newest wine bar concept by Golden Age Hospitality, the group behind The Nines, Bar Bianchi, Elvis, Deux Chats, Le Dive, Acme, and The Happiest Hour is slated to open this September. Located on a busy, sun-drenched corner in Soho, Saint Denis will offer a classic-French food menu by Marjorie Meek-Bradley, former chef of Pastis, The View, Saint Anslem, and Upland.

The spot boasts a beverage program by New York City’s bar darling, Sarah Morrisey (Le Veau d’Or, Frenchette, Ernesto’s, Dear Irving and Dutch Kills). Saint Denis will have perfect martinis and a wine list that features both natural and Old World producers. 

Anchored by a 1930’s deco bar, the interiors pay homage to iconic barrooms of New York and Paris. 

We are looking for a leader who thrives in a busy, hectic, and electric environment, who values and wields the magic of old-school hospitality, and wants to be the driving force behind what is bound to be one of the most exciting and high profile openings of this fall.  

The ideal candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced nightlife environment, and willing to roll up their sleeves in all aspects of service and operational procedures.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Supporting the GM in creating excellent guest experiences as well as providing team members with a secure and enjoyable work environment. 
• Must be very social and strong at developing relationships with guests and regulars, coaching staff through busy service periods, participating in service frequently, working with the kitchen and events department to execute large group bookings at a high level.
• Passionate advocate for thoughtful hospitality, a food, drink, and music enthusiast, and skilled at offering support, empowerment, and accountability to team members to deliver exceptional service.
• Our leadership team oversees meal periods focused on food and beverage service as well as late night periods focused on music and beverage service. The ideal candidate for this role has experience in both dining concepts and more nightlife focused concepts.
• Leads motivating, enthusiastic, educational pre-shift meetings.
• Ensures consistent execution of food, beverage, service, and hospitality that aligns with company values.
• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and developing a strong team.
• Holds the team accountable, manages performance, while coaching and counseling when needed.
• Ability to diffuse challenging guest situations with patience, understanding, and tact; and resolve conflicts between team members.
• Capable of working independently and in a team environment; balances team and individual responsibilities.

Position Requirements:

• 3 years management experience in a similar face paced environment
• Must have experience working in a nightlife establishment 
• Strong restaurant operational skills
• Knowledge of wines, spirits, and cocktails
• Experience using POS platforms such as Toast, 7Shifts, Resy, Google Suite, Tripleseat and Slack
• Ability to have a flexible schedule that may include opening and closing shifts which combines to a 50 hour work week. Weekend availability, including Sundays, are required as some closing shifts are late night.

Compensation & Benefits

• $200 Monthly Travel Allowance
• 2 weeks paid vacation per year, available for use after 90 days employment
• Annual performance-based bonus
• 50% health benefits paid by the company, benefits to begin after 90 days employment
• Wellness Program
• Companywide Dining Discounts
• 401K

Please share your resume and professional references. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss this position further.