General Manager - The Dinex Group - Daniel Boulud : Job Details

About the Company:

Jōji, is a traditional multi-course Omakase experience, led by Chef George Ruan with dining operations overseen by Michelin-Starred Chef Daniel Boulud. Nestled within a serene refuge in One Vanderbilt, the intimate dining room is infused with authentic Japanese character, designed with a deep reverence of nature to create a refined and serene dining experience that both inspires and delights.

About the Role:

The General Manager position is a salary-based position that manages all the front-of-house employees and works closely with the Chef-Partners of the restaurant. The General Manager is responsible for consistently providing restaurant guests with friendly and professional service, delivering 100% guest satisfaction. The General Manager ensures the policies and procedures of the restaurant are implemented by the staff members. We are looking for an individual who has an exceptional knowledge of Japanese food & beverage, creativity and flair; knowledge of business financials, and an ability to recruit, train and inspire a large staff. The successful candidate will have at least five years of restaurant management experience in a fast-paced, kitchen-driven dining environment, a strong sense of responsibility and proven record of success.

Responsibilities:

• Wine/Beverage/Cocktail List
• Creates and maintains a beverage list that meets the goals set by management (wine and aperitifs)
• Maintains beverage menu with the assistance of Head Sommelier
• Maximize profit by maintaining profit margins, sales mix
• Meets goal for inventory levels in both dollars and number of bottles
• Keeps list up to date with wine and Japanese spirits
• Conduct a regular cost and sales breakdown
• Team Member Training
• Trains staff to maximizes revenue through increase sales/spending
• Conducts weekly training to raise staff awareness of Japanese cuisine pronunciations, origin, and cooking techniques
• Ensures staff is up to date on all additions and deletions from the list
• Communicate dining room staff
• Purchasing and Inventory
• Maintain organized and clean beverage storeroom
• Process all invoices in a timely manner, following up on any billing disputes
• Ensure that all security controls are adhered to
• Sets proper controls and ensures they are adhered to
• Make changes to wines in POS system as necessary
• Maintain POS perpetual inventory
• Service
• Supervise to ensure Forbes Travel Guide standards are met during daily services
• Interact with guests and serve as required and make recommendations
• Assist wait staff with wine service when appropriate
• Ensure the staff members are aware of individual guest's preference, highlights and dietary restriction

Qualifications:

Previous experience in a fine dining/Japanese Omakase environment, preferably in a similarly role (4 years). Extensive knowledge of and interest in Japanese cuisine. Operate Upserve, the point-of-sale (POS) computer system accurately. Actively practice food safety procedures. Organizational skills. Effective time management. Pleasant demeanor. Positive and clear written and oral communication skills. Ability to work well in a team, fine dining, fast-paced environment. Ability to engage guests successfully and build relationships. Impeccable grooming as defined by management and dress code.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Dinex Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Dinex Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.