1856 - Culinary Residence - General Manager - Rane Culinary Science Center

Position Purpose:
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. Students within Auburn University's Horst Schulze
School of Hospitality Management are the reason that 1856 - Culinary Residence exists. 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.

Each year, an acclaimed chef works alongside our Ithaka Hospitality Partners team as well as
Auburn University faculty and staff to create a unique restaurant concept, providing a one-of-a-kind,
ever-changing culinary experience for students and restaurant guests alike.

Our current Chef in Residence, Joel Antunes has earned Michelin Stars in London and won "Best
Chef, Southeast" for his restaurant, Joel, in Atlanta and most recently was the Chef in Residence for
Forbes Travel Guide.

Our Master Sommelier in Residence is Thomas Price and one of only 279 Master Sommelier's in
the world.

1856-Culinary Residence has recently been recognized below:
• Recognized as part of The Laurel Hotel & Spa as the only Five Diamond property in the
state of Alabama
• Named by Southern Living in March, 2024 as "The Best New Restaurant in Alabama"
• Featured in Soul Grown as The Restaurant "Nurturing The Next Generation of Top Culinary
Experts"
• Recognized by Wine Spectator with The Best of Award of Excellence
• Featured in Forbes Magazine in April 2023 in the article "Tour Alabama like a billionaire
with some of Jimmy Rane's Favorite Spots.
• Featured in Forbes Magazine in March 2023 as "The South's best new Luxury Hotel and
Restaurant also trains the next generation in Hospitality."
• Featured in Garden & Gun in 2024 as "The Future of Hospitality lives at Auburn
University's 1856- Culinary Residence.
• Featured in Travel + Leisure in "Hotels and Restaurants to Book for a Trip to Alabama

Key Responsibility
• Operational Oversight The 1856- Culinary Residence General Manager directs and
organizes the day-to-day operations of the restaurant to ensure world-class education &
service, food & beverage offerings and to maximize student and guest satisfaction. Leads,
alongside the Chef in Residence, Master Sommelier and Director of Culinary Innovations.
• Guest Satisfaction Intimate 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 Working closely with leadership for 30, 60 and 90 day forecast
plans, in addition to annual budgeting. Maintain budgeted food & beverage costs
• Menu Development Administer verbal and written testing to FOH team & students of
menu items in coordination with Chef in Residence and Director of Culinary & Innovations.
Menus for dinner change every two weeks. Lead a daily pre-service huddle to properly
communicate to the service team special reservations, dietary restrictions, changes to food
and beverage menu items, and expectations of the service ahead.
• 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. Work closely with
The School of Horticulture on a daily basis for engagement with "Rooftop to Garden."
• Flexibility Team members 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 daily for purchasing, receiving and inventory.
Ability to learn and use Agilysys Point of Sale and Tock Reservation System.
Qualifications
• Five (5) or more years' experience in restaurant service position with three (3) or more of
these years having been 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. Must have the
ability to display and teach an elevated knowledge of service standards and procedures for a
tasting menu experience.
• 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.
• Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the restaurant to another.
• Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift at least 35 pounds.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.
• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, bend and climb stairs for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, reach, push, twist, walk, crouch, and squat

We are a group of individuals who believe that the journey is just as important as the destination.
That life is a string of experiences made to be enjoyed. That a company can have a soul, and that
soul is more than the sum of its parts.

We are Ithaka. Our road is full of adventure and discovery.

Ithaka Hospitality Partners was founded as a premier partner in the hospitality management
industry, focused on driving loyalty and creating enhanced experiences for our guests, team
members, and owners.

We are committed to long-term partnerships between all stakeholders, creating a true alliance
partnership unique in our industry. Through strong, enduring relationships with our partners,
streamlined operations and the highest level of engagement, we deliver strategic and tactical
methods to achieve overall profitability, guest satisfaction and employee loyalty.

We believe in serving our guests, team members, investors, owners, and partners with honesty,
integrity and uncompromising quality. Ithaka boasts a high level of involvement with all aspects
of hospitality management, and provides a clear vision with a commitment to bringing that
vision to life. Our business acumen coupled with our deep understanding of the hospitality
industry at a global level sets us apart.

Please visit ithakahp.com to learn more about who we are.

An 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.