Director of Food & Beverage La Jetee Baltimore, MD Job Details Full-time From $95,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Teamwork Sales Fine dining experience Team leadership Labor cost analysis Hospitality industry experience Food and beverage industry expertise Bar management Empathy General management Full Job Description La Jetée is a the new all-day French Provençal bistro from James Beard award winning chef Spike Gjerde ( Woodberry Kitchen, La Jetée, Bar Dali, Cafe Terracotta ). The restaurant is focused on returning maximum value to regenerative agriculture, part of Gjerde's new ecco/project, a rapidly expanding restaurant group dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences and supporting the local food system. Job description We are looking for a General Manager to drive daily service at La Jetée and manage all front of house operations for the Canopy hotel food & beverage including a strong banquets & catering business. The General Manager will work closely with Ecco leadership and provide clear direction for the business, while also managing a strong relationship & accountability with hotel management.

Responsibilities:

Hire, train, and provide ongoing feedback to all Front of House teams in the restaurant establishing empathetic and clear leadership. Drive staff education in the restaurant including wine, menu, and service trainings. Drive sales at La Jetée by managing a consistent business that delivers a high quality experience for guests, leaving them ecstatically happy. Become an advocate for our approach to local sourcing and hospitality, using it to guide teams and inform daily decision making. Manage the beverage program, providing direction to a Bar Manager, including a French wine list and full bar. Ensure systems are established that maintain company standards in all areas of the restaurant and banquet program. Manage collaboration between hotel management, sales teams, and La Jetée management acting as the communication liaison. Manage financial controls including cost of goods, labor cost, and profitability.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5+ years in fine dining establishments, 3+ years in management Ability to stand for 10-12 hours Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Pay:

From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person