Manager in Training

Job description We'd love to have you join our team! Dalida has expanded to six days of service and opening a second restaurant later this year. We are currently seeking reliable, hospitality minded Manager in Training to join our front of house team.

MANAGER IN TRAINING

We are seeking a passionate, curious, and hospitality-driven Manager in Training to join our team. This is a hands-on, immersive role designed for someone who wants to truly understand how an exceptional dining room operates - and how people within it collaborates - from the ground up. This position is ideal for a future leader who believes that great management begins with empathy, presence, who knows the importance of genuinely connecting with both guests and team members across roles, backgrounds, and personalities. About the Role As a Manager in Training, you will rotate through all front-of-house positions — hosting, bussing, running, and serving— to gain a complete understanding of service flow, guest experience, and team dynamics. You'll work closely with our leadership team, learning not just what we do, but why we do it. This is not a desk job. It's an opportunity to build real credibility, confidence, and leadership skills in a Michelin-starred environment. What You'll Do Deliver warm, polished, and intuitive service across all FOH roles Build genuine rapport with guests while maintaining professionalism and boundaries Understand fine dining service standards, pacing, and tone Learn reservation management, table flow, and guest recovery Develop the ability to read the room, anticipate guest needs, and adapt your approach Support team culture through respect, consistency, accountability and emotional awareness Observe and participate in daily management decisions and service leadership

Training Structure & Milestones Achievement:

Your growth will be guided by clear milestones, including: Mastery of each FOH position with confidence and consistency Demonstrated ability to connect with guests in a natural, grounded way Demonstrated understanding of service standards and guest experience Strong interpersonal communication with kitchen, bar, and service teams Ability to lead a section or shift with oversight Readiness to step into supervisory responsibilities Qualifications Someone who leads with humility, curiosity, care and emotional intelligence A strong communicator who can connect with a wide range of personalities and backgrounds Experience in hospitality is required; fine dining experience is a plus (2 year min) A genuine desire to grow into a people-centered leadership role Calm, thoughtful, and service-oriented under pressure Comfortable receiving feedback and self-reflecting as part of growth Compensation Compensation will be determined based on role responsibilities, experience, and performance. This position may include hourly wages, tips, and the potential for a salaried structure as the role evolves. More detail about Dalida part of Dalida & Maria Isabel, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/531647-dalida