What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restaurant Manager position at Le Jardinier - MFAH?
Michelin Star Chef Alain Verzeroli seeks inspired culinary and hospitality professionals to join his team of Le Jardinier at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.
Le Jardinier Houston brings the vegetable-rich cuisine and classic French approach of sister restaurants, Le Jardinier Miami and Le Jardinier New York, awarded 1 star from the Michelin Guide 4 months after opening.
The restaurant will evoke a feeling of relaxed-luxury and incorporate custom art pieces and open-air patio set within the museum’s sculpture garden designed by famed Isamu Noguchi.
The Restaurant Manager is responsible for organizing the activities of the restaurant operations to maintain the highest company standards of food & beverage quality and service.
Working under the guidance of the General Manager and Director of Restaurants, this role oversees and coordinates the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest services and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation.
What you will do:
- Embodies the standards of all the Restaurant Brands by displaying professionalism in all forms of communication.
- Work to ensure continuous development in quality of guest experience, service, operational efficiency, employee retention and satisfaction.
- As part of the management team work collaboratively to achieve company objectives in sales, service, quality, appearance of facility and sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment.
- Create a friendly and gracious atmosphere for our guests and team members
- Interact with guest frequently to ensure satisfaction of their dining experience, and to build relationships to develop return clientele
- Manage and develop team members towards individual growth and quality standards of excellence thru leading by example and being inspiring!
- Work in collaboration with the Service & Culinary teams to ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurants portioning, cooking and serving standards.
- Responsible for comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage menus, including ingredients and preparation, and can accurately describe dishes to guest.
- Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with the restaurant’s accounting policies and procedures.
- Fill in where needed to ensure guest experience is never compromised as a result of operational challenges.
- Minimum 5 years’ service experience working in restaurant or establishment of similar caliber/capacity.
- Minimum 2 years’ management experience in fine dining restaurant or establishment of similar caliber.
- High School Diploma, or equivalent level of education, required (Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure)
- Associate Degree in Hospitality Management or equivalent Certification preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills: ability to read, speak and interpret documents in clear English.
- Must possess basic computer skills (Word, Email, Excel), knowledge of computer accounting programs, have budgetary analysis capabilities, and working knowledge of reservation management systems
- Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the restaurant in a timely basis.
- Must be able to multi-task and manage in high volume, and high stress environments.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule. (including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays)
What we offer:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Pet Insurance Discounts
- Paid Time Off & Sick Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family Meal Provided
- On site Educational Classes
The Bastion Collection LLC –is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Bastion Collection, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
