General Manager

Did you know Bardenay was the first restaurant and distillery in the nation? We pride ourselves on quality and fresh food, top-of-the-line booze, and a place where you can be a team! To succeed together, we value employee ideas, opinions, and input. One primary benefit of an employee-owned company is that we all have a vested interest in the success of Bardenay. Are you a team player, highly motivated, and passionate about your work? Then choose to work for Bardenay!

Top perks:

• Offer of medical, dental, and vision insurance on day 1!!
• Enjoy a complimentary meal while working and end your shift with one complimentary beer or cocktail and a $1 beer or ½ off cocktail!
• Phone reimbursement after 90 days!
• $150 monthly Bardenay gift card!
• Paid time off for vacation, sick, and bereavement!
• Bardenay is 100% employee-owned which means you can get shares annually!
• We are closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the Fourth of July. Plus, it’s a paid holiday!
• Bardenay will pay for you to get ServSafe Manager Food Handlers certified!

The General Manager will plan and oversee the daily operations of the organization to ensure goals and objectives are achieved. Primarily, the General Manager manages the front-of-house staff while the Kitchen Manager and/or Executive Chef manages the kitchen staff, but they serve as the leader of the restaurant as a whole. He or she oversees all activities including customer relations and staffing to ensure efficiency and profitability. Requires significant experience in various facets of the restaurant industry or related field; and/or a degree in a related field.

General Responsibilities

• Ensures food, liquor, and labor cost goals are met.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
• Oversee that all scheduling is completed and appropriate.
• Monitor comps and daily ticket times.
• Recruit and hire new staff as needed.
• Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure compliance with operation standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances.
• Responsible for ensuring consistent high-quality food preparation and service.
• Ensure positive guest service in all areas, respond to complaints and take any and all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests
• Provide leadership to guide and motivate the staff
• Attend regular weekly management meetings and monthly staff meetings.
• Develop employees by providing ongoing feedback, establishing performance expectations, and conducting performance reviews.
• Oversee the Assistant G.M.(s), Bar Manager, and Kitchen Manager.

Job Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some college education is preferred.

Experience:

• Previous management experience is a plus.
• 3 years of serving experience is required.
• Excellent oral communication skills are required.
• Positive interpersonal skills are required.
• Must speak English fluently and be able to write in basic English.
• Must have basic knowledge of computers and Office suite.

ADA Information

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to speak and hear.
• Close and distance vision.
• Frequent sitting with some standing at times.
• Occasionally lifts/carries up to 50 lbs.
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Able to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly.