Restaurant General Manager (High-Volume) - El Dorado Hotel & Kitchen

We are currently hiring a Restaurant General Manager for El Dorado Kitchen! We are centrally located in Sonoma proper, with a focus on local wines, produce, and artisanal products. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of high-volume, full service restaurant experience, Hotel and Beverage Director &/or Buyer experience are preferred but are not mandatory. 2-3 closing shifts are required, as is working weekends and holidays.

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Centrally located in the heart of beautiful Sonoma, right on the corner of the lively and historic Sonoma Square, the bustling activity of the plaza provides the ideal setting for this 27-room contemporary boutique hotel and award winning restaurant. Executive Chef Armando Navarro's award-winning and locally-loved menu is crafted from Sonoma ingredients that change with the season. We offer a unique work environment that emphasizes the personal touch for our guests and a positive, professional and healthy work environment for our employees. Respond to this ad to be a part of this amazing team!

WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS A GENERAL MANAGER F&B

Responsible for the day-to-day management of all Food & Beverage operations; overseeing the operation and staff to ensure the highest level of standards and efficiencies. Sets the standards for quality and cultivates top-performing teams. The scope of this role includes leadership, guest experience, financial performance and budget planning, administration including payroll and labor, marketing and human resources, events and off-site staffing, timely repair and maintenance of the property, compliance to industry and company standards, and adherence to core philosophies.

ARE YOU THE GENERAL MANAGER OF F&B WE'RE LOOKING FOR? HERE ARE THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Working knowledge of all management aspects in the restaurant
• Superb communication & listening skills with the ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Highpersonalqualityexpectations:self-directed,high-energy,strongworkethic, exceptional attention to detail, demonstration of core values, maintain highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong self-management skills: ability to plan and organize to handle high volume work load with multiple priorities and to use time efficiently with a willingness to "roll up the shirt sleeves "to get the job done"
• Ability to allocate resources in a cost-conscious environment
• Skilled in critical thinking and problem solving with the ability to identify issues and mobilize available resources to eliminate project bottlenecks.
• A proactive, articulate, and diplomatic communicator (oral and written)
• Must be able to successfully work in a team as well as individually to reach a common goal.
• Ability to effectively manage others to include staff selection, training, and performance management, working knowledge of wages and hours laws in your state.
• Overall skills and knowledge of basic mathematical principles and practices.
• Takes personal accountability & responsibility for their role
• Proficient in: Microsoft Office, POS systems, CTUIT, Open Table and the ability to learn and execute with new software/systems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years restaurant management experience of a full service $3M+ annual sales restaurant
• BA or BS equivalent combination of education and experience
• Food Handling Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate
• RBS Certificate

El Dorado Hotel + Kitchen is a part of Mosaic Hotel Group; a collection of award-winning, boutique hotels, each providing an immersive experience for the modern traveler. With fewer than 80 rooms each, Mosaic Hotel Group delivers truly personal service and is ingrained in the local culture within their beloved destinations. Mosaic Hotel Group is a division of Palisades Hospitality, a Northern-California based bespoke hospitality management company that manages and develops a curated portfolio of 20+ hotels and restaurants and provides industry-tailored financial, design and development consulting services. Palisades is committed to creating design-driven, dynamic spaces thoughtfully rooted in their locale and that leave a lasting impact on our guests and in their communities.

Palisades Hospitality offers the following benefits for eligible full time employees:

Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Legal, Transportation,

Retirement: 401k Retirement savings program is available for all full and part time employees over the age of 18

Perks: All employees are eligible to enjoy a Travel + Dining Discount to stay and dine at sister locations. Employees celebrating years of service are recognized with a bonus award for milestone years.