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1856 - Culinary Residence - General Manager

Rane Culinary Science Center
Auburn, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Position Purpose :

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Join Ithaka Hospitality Partners on their journey as we grow and seek talented individuals to join our team. We are looking for a General Manager to join our leadership team in Auburn, AL, overseeing 1856- Culinary Residence, A Teaching Restaurant.

About 1856, Culinary Residence, A Teaching Restaurant (www.auburn1856.com) :

1856 - Culinary Residence is a luxury teaching restaurant, named after the year of Auburn University's founding, anchoring the first floor of the Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center. Students in the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management at Auburn University work under the guidance of a Chef in Residence to prepare and serve an à la carte lunch menu and multi-course tasting menu format during dinner service. It is very important that all selected team members of 1856 - Culinary Residence understand that our primary mission is to provide a first-class learning experience to AU students.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Operational Oversight : Direct and organize the day-to-day operations of the restaurant to ensure world-class education & service, food & beverage offerings, and maximize student and guest satisfaction.
  • Guest Satisfaction : Knowledge of Forbes Five (5) Star Standards of Service and able to train team members to deliver daily.
  • Student Satisfaction : Ability to connect and relate to students through their various levels of restaurant experience and train & develop them through Forbes Five Star Standards.
  • Training & Development : Ability to grow students and commercial staff on a daily basis.
  • Financial Management : Work closely with leadership for 30, 60 and 90 day forecast plans, in addition to annual budgeting. Maintain budgeted food & beverage costs.
  • Menu Development : Administer testing to FOH team & students of menu items in coordination with Chef in Residence and Director of Culinary & Innovations.
  • Quality Assurance : Maintain department records for all employees to be in accordance with Ithaka Hospitality Partners standards and regulations.
  • Education : Plans and administers reviews and evaluates the work of FOH team in coordination with Chef in Residence, Director of Culinary Innovations.
  • Flexibility : Must have a flexible work schedule and ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Software Knowledge : Develops and oversees service team members and student schedules using ADP. Ability to learn and use ADACO for purchasing, receiving and inventory.

Qualifications :

  • Five (5) or more years' experience in a restaurant service position with three (3) or more in a supervisory role.
  • At least one (1) year leading a wine-program or experience with The Court of Master Sommeliers certified level or similar, preferred.
  • Experience in a tasting menu or high-end, fine dining restaurant required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or related subject matter, required.
  • Minimum twenty-one (21) years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
  • 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 long periods of time and perform fast-paced movements. Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds and perform various physical tasks as required.

    Equal Opportunity Employer :

    We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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