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Dining Room ManagerWoodcliff Lake • Woodcliff Lake, NJ, US
Dining Room Manager

Dining Room Manager

Woodcliff Lake • Woodcliff Lake, NJ, US
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description : Dining Room Manager for New Bergen County Restaurant

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of a new restaurant in Bergen County. This European-American restaurant draws inspiration seasonally, emphasizing simplicity and bold flavors.

We aim to establish a welcoming neighborhood destination, sophisticated yet approachable - a place where guests can enjoy an outstanding meal in our thoughtfully designed dining room or savor a late-afternoon, house crafted cocktail and a fresh salad on our back patio.

We are on the lookout for a committed Dining Room Manager to join and lead in cultivating a  hardworking, family environment.  In this role, you will oversee dinner services, ensuring the highest standards for food, beverages, and service in a high volume environment (200-250 covers).

The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a passion for culinary excellence and customer service. We are seeking an energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to delivering an exceptional dining experience. As a Dining Room Manager, you will play a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive workplace, leading by example, and working to enhance both the financial successes and cultural atmosphere of the restaurant.

Key Responsibilities

Service Standards :

  • Ensure excellent service is provided for all guests at all times.
  • Drive service standards for Front of House positions and provide continuous support to all service staff and actively participate in services as needed.
  • Work with Front and Back of House management to engage and educate all staff.
  • Ensure excellent maintenance and cleanliness of the dining room at all times.
  • Maintain effective systems of communication between all members of the restaurant staff.
  • Properly open and close physical operation.

Personnel :

  • Recruitment, training, and scheduling of Front of House staff.
  • Ensure the restaurant is staffed effectively to execute all service standards.
  • Ensure all proper operating standards are met and demonstrate leadership surrounding food safety and labor compliance.
  • Key Requirements :

  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
  • At least 2 years' in fine dining or 2 years experience in a comparable AGM or Floor Manager role in a less formal restaurant (a mix of fine dining and high volume experience is encouraged)
  • Full availability - nights, weekends, holidays (5 days a week).
  • Ability to foster the education of FOH staff.
  • Ensure DOL and Department of Health compliance.
  • Food, wine , and spirits knowledge.
  • Ability to multitask, problem-solving & delegate.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Benefits :

  • Sick and personal paid time off.
  • Dining discount.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Please note that the responsibilities of this position may evolve over time. We reserve the right to modify duties as necessary. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role and is not exhaustive.

    We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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