General Manager

GENERAL MANAGER POSITION AT WHITE DOG CAFE UNIVERSITY CITY

A PART OF FEARLESS RESTAURANTS

What makes White Dog Cafe special and a great place to work?!

Cuz’ we give a damn!

White Dog Cafe is part of Fearless Restaurant Group; a multi-concept group of 10 independent restaurants based in Philadelphia, PA and Long Beach Island, NJ.

As a company, our talent, teamwork, resources, opportunity define us, and a workplace built on loyalty and respect. We're a creative, ambitious business with an aggressive growth strategy and require like-minded leaders to join us as we move forward.

White Dog Cafe, an iconic restaurant in University City for over 30 years, is a leader in using environmentally sustainable, organic and local foods from farms within 50 miles.

Known for warm hospitality, inspiring and award winning food, the White Dog's historic three brownstones were recently completely renovated offering charming and whimsical dog décor and artwork in its many unique dining spaces and outdoor patio.

The seasonal menu changes often, with innovative dishes highlighting local ingredients such as the Homemade Rigatoni with Spicy Lamb Bolognese and Basil Ricotta, Lancaster County Chicken and Verlasso Salmon as well as Market Salads and delicious shared Small Plates.

Complimented with an all American wine list, local craft beers and seasonal specialty cocktails and refreshing mocktails.

White Dog Cafe is open for Lunch, Brunch on Saturday and Sunday and nightly dinner.

For more info on White Dog, check out our website : https : / / www.whitedog.com

We are a group of strong leaders with a profound sense of ownership and pride in all aspects of the restaurant. We are looking for individuals full of intellect, passion, integrity, creativity, and energy driven by an unshakable belief in hospitality as a foundation.

We require honest, hardworking professionals that manage and mentor others with respect, empathy, and dignity. Candidate should enjoy coaching and managing a team of 50-75 in a high-volume setting.

Skills / Requirements

• 5+ years of restaurant experience in a high volume, excellence driven environment
• Extensive service knowledge
• Extensive experience training
• Must love interacting with guests and creating raves
• Excellent work ethic and dedication to the hospitality industry
• Must be driven to meet or exceed standards of operational excellence
• Outstanding written and verbal communication acumen
• Restaurant scheduling, inventory and purchasing
• Ability to work full-time (50-55 hours a week)
• Conflict resolution
• Special event execution
• Wine, beer, and spirit knowledge preferred
• Food Safety Knowledge
• Must have ServSafe Food Handlers license
• Experience working with POS Systems
• Recruiting, staff education, and motivation

Salary / Benefits

• Salary : $75,000-95,000 with additional bonus potential of up to $15,000 a year
• Paid Time Off (Vacation) : 3 weeks (Year 1-4), 4 weeks (Year 5+)
• Premium PPO Health and Dental insurance through Independence Blue Cross
• Employee Dining Benefit Program at all Fearless Restaurant locations

100% comp once per month for you and a guest!

• 401k through Vanguard
• Same 2 days off in a row, same 2 days every week
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