Located at the entrance of the historic estate and gardens of George Washington, The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant is looking for a Restaurant Operations Manager to oversee the daily lunch and dinner service. This key role will shape our visitors' experience by maintaining the restaurant's appearance, hiring and training quality staff, and ensuring the best possible customer service. In addition to a busy lunch and dinner service, we have a robust catering and special events component. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strong leadership skills, hospitality expertise, and operational acumen to drive the restaurant's success and deliver an outstanding dining experience.
Compensation:
Starting at $60,000.
Expected Hours:
40 hours/week. This Position requires availability for morning and/or evening shifts, weekends and holidays.
Position Specific Responsibilities:
Oversee and facilitate all aspects of daytime and nighttime restaurant operation/floor management to include: Hiring, training and all management duties for staff personnel
Guest/Client relations including ensuring guest satisfaction, product quality, and cost control standards
Provide cash and supplies security, accountability, and disbursement to staff
Provide sales and service to tour groups and private parties including corporate and social events
Apply sanitation/cleanliness standards for positive restaurant appearance
Ensure established organization policies and procedures are followed
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years restaurant management experience required
Strong organization and leadership skills
ServSafe Certified is a plus
Must be: Team oriented, very organized, detail oriented and flexible
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite
Ability to climb stairs and stand and/or walk for hours at a time
Must work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
Able to lift at least 20 pounds
Benefits:
403(b) Retirement plan with employer matching
Employee recognition at 5 years of service
Monthly employee events
Employee referral program
On-site Library
Discount on Public Event Tickets
Discount in the Mount Vernon Shops
Discount at the Mount Vernon Inn and Food Court Pavilion
Free parking
Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Paid leave for Sick Time, Vacation and Holidays
Flexible spending account for medical care
Mount Vernon is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences and perspectives. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Mount Vernon will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
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