1856 – Culinary Residence – General Manager Position Available In Lee, Alabama

Job Description:

Position Purpose:

Join Ithaka Hospitality Partners on theirjourney as we grow and seek talented individuals to join our team.

We are looking for a General Manager to join our leadership team inAuburn, AL, overseeing 1856

• Culinary Residence, A TeachingRestaurant. About 1856, Culinary Residence, A Teaching Restaurant(www.auburn1856.com):1856
• Culinary Residence is a luxury teachingrestaurant, named after the year of Auburn University’s founding,anchoring the first floor of the Tony & Libba Rane Culinary ScienceCenter. Students in the Horst Schulze School of HospitalityManagement at Auburn University work under the guidance of a Chefin Residence to prepare and serve an
• la carte lunch menu andmulti-course tasting menu format during dinner service. It is veryimportant that all selected team members of 1856
• CulinaryResidence understand that our primary mission is to provide afirst-class learning experience to AU students.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Oversight:

Direct and organize the day-to-dayoperations of the restaurant to ensure world-class education &service, food & beverage offerings, and maximize student and guestsatisfaction.

Guest Satisfaction:

Knowledge of Forbes Five (5) Star Standardsof Service and able to train team members to deliverdaily.

Student Satisfaction:

Ability to connect and relate to studentsthrough their various levels of restaurant experience and train &develop them through Forbes Five Star Standards.

Training & Development:

Ability to grow students and commercialstaff on a daily basis.

Financial Management:

Work closely with leadership for 30, 60and 90 day forecast plans, in addition to annual budgeting.

Maintain budgeted food & beverage costs.

Menu Development:

Administer testing to FOH team & students ofmenu items in coordination with Chef in Residence and Director ofCulinary & Innovations.

Quality Assurance:

Maintain department records for allemployees to be in accordance with Ithaka Hospitality Partnersstandards and regulations.

Education:

Plans and administers reviews and evaluates the workof FOH team in coordination with Chef in Residence, Director ofCulinary Innovations.

Flexibility:

Must have a flexible work schedule and ability towork nights, weekends, and holidays.

Software Knowledge:

Develops and oversees service team membersand student schedules using ADP. Ability to learn and use ADACO forpurchasing, receiving and inventory.

Qualifications:

Five (5) or more years’ experience in a restaurant serviceposition with three (3) or more in a supervisory role. At least one (1) year leading a wine-program or experience withThe Court of Master Sommeliers certified level or similar,preferred. Experience in a tasting menu or high-end, fine diningrestaurant required. Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality or related subject matter,required. Minimum twenty-one (21) years of age to serve alcoholicbeverages. Background in both FOH and Culinary preferred. Understands and maintains a complete knowledge of all menus,all ingredients, and all techniques.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to work on your feet for longperiods of time and perform fast-paced movements. Must be able tolift at least 35 pounds and perform various physical tasks asrequired.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We do not discriminate based on race,color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, geneticinformation, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Itis our intention that all qualified applicants are given equalopportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-relatedfactors. #J-18808-Ljbffr