Floor Manager - Happy Monkey by Jean-Georges

FOOD + AMIGOSTwo of life’s most important ingredients. Adventurous and ever changing, Happy Monkey is a fun-loving Latin restaurant from world-renowned Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Happy Monkey embraces fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a distinctly Latin approach to dining socially. A place to meet, eat and drink any night of the week.

Situated in vibrant Greenwich, Happy Monkey is the Vongerichten's first restaurant in Connecticut. Guests can expect to find the Chef’s legendary approach to cuisine and outstanding service–all set within a convivial, contemporary atmosphere that offers something decidedly new. Whether you’re sharing a few plates at our communal table, or enjoying a warm treat at our buzzing bar, you’ll be dining in a setting that puts friends first. And we can't wait to meet you.

Happy Monkey is a dynamic restaurant located in Greenwich, Connecticut.Jean-Georges’ culinary vision has redefined industry standards and revolutionized the way we eat. Jean-Georges has developed several concepts in collaboration with a number of partners, all of whom share his desire to be the purveyor of tasteful, elegant and sophisticated experiences.

Happy Monkey has partnered with Michelin starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten to create a freestanding independent restaurant and is seeking a Restaurant Manager.

If you are passionate about hospitality and want to be part of a great team with amazing potential for growth, this is your perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level!

About the Role:

Job Description/Position Title: Floor Manager

Reports to: General Manager

Salary

MUST HAVE FINE DINING RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

The perfect Floor Manager candidate will possess hands-on fine dining service skills, attention to detail, commitment to hospitality, positive team-player attitude and the proven ability to be a leader. FULL AVAILABILITY- daytime hours, evening hours, weekends and holidays.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Attends and contributes to the weekly/monthly departmental meetings.

• Oversees and assists in service in accordance with the requirements and practices of the restaurant.

• Responsible for taking the lead in growing sales in the restaurant.

• Maintains awareness to customer focus and attention to detail.

• Work the floor during service.

• Train staff on quality level of service regarding body language, eye contact and proper verbiage and seek to positively enhance the guest experience throughout service.

• Maintain thorough knowledge of all wine, spirits, coffees, teas, etc.

• Assist with weekly and monthly inventories.

• Open & close the restaurant as needed.

• Work holidays as needed.

• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Education/ Experience & Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge of food and beverage

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and restaurant systems/platforms

Must be friendly, engaging, gracious and have the ability to focus and connect with all guests at all levels, as well as with employees, and exceed their expectations. MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION.

Happy Monkey is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Happy Monkey is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Please note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This position may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the restaurant.

We look forward to meeting you!

Working at Happy Monkey by Jean-Georges

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