General Manager - Ad Hoc

Thomas Keller Restaurant Group; Yountville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with matching contributions up to

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Scholarship programs

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Ad Hoc in Yountville, part of the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, is seeking a General Manager passionate about food, beverage and hospitality to lead the team and uphold the restaurant's standards of excellence. The candidate should have 5+ years of restaurant management experience in chef-driven environments, strong operational and financial acumen, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

You will mentor managers, oversee hiring and training, drive profitability, manage budgets

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience in a chef-driven environment.
• Strong operational and financial acumen, with an eye for detail and consistency.
• A deep interest in service and hospitality as a craft.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• A desire to learn, mentor others, and contribute beyond your individual role.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of managers, chefs, and service staff, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance management.
• Foster team engagement through coaching, development programs, and career growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

Mentoring

Team development

Job description

Chef Thomas Keller's Yountville restaurant, Ad Hoc, is seeking enthusiastic and capable individuals who are passionate about food , beverage and hospitality to join the team as a General Manager. Opened in 2008 and originally intended as a temporary concept, Ad Hoc presents the American comfort food of Chef Keller's childhood in a casual dining setting. The restaurant's daily-changing four-course menu is served family-style, capturing the conviviality of home.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience in a similar, chef-driven environment
• Strong operational and financial acumen, with an eye for detail and consistency
• A deep interest in service and hospitality as a craft
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• A desire to learn, mentor others, and contribute beyond your individual role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of managers, chefs, and service staff, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance management.
• Foster team engagement through coaching, development programs, and career growth opportunities.

Financial & Business Performance

• Drive profitability while maintaining high-quality service by managing budgets, cost controls, and revenue goals.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to forecast sales, control labor costs, and manage inventory.
• Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Guest Experience & Brand Integrity

• Uphold the concept of Ad Hoc and its brand standards.

We are proud to offer:

• 401K with no waiting periods and the opportunity to receive up to 4.0% of your salary as matching contributions
• Competitive health insurance options, with employer contributions toward your premium based on the plan you choose
• Voluntary plans such as vision, life and AD&D insurance, accident, hospitalization, critical illness plans, pet insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Family meal
• Paid Time Off
• Scholarship programs
• Peer mentorship program
• Employee discounts at Chef Thomas Keller’s casual properties
• Gym membership discount

Who we are:

With more than 10 properties and 800 employees, the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group (TKRG) has grown from one restaurant to a large family of businesses.

TKRG proudly represents The French Laundry, Per Se, The Surf Club Restaurant, Bouchon Bistro, Bouchon Bakery, Ad Hoc, RO Restaurant & Lounge, and Burgers and Half Bottles. The properties and people Chef Keller inspires are known for setting new standards in cuisine, service and employment experiences. Our goal is to collaborate with talented restaurant professionals and offer opportunities to learn and grow within the hospitality profession. As we have expanded over time, the expectations that set apart our restaurants have not changed: ensuring that every guest feels special, and every guest experience is exceptional. A guest can walk into The French Laundry or one of the Bouchon Bakeries and have the most enjoyable, unique and memorable experience. A chef will find the same blue aprons and green tape in each of our kitchens—symbols of a common striving for excellence. Outside the kitchens, every action we take must reflect the generosity, nurturing and finesse within. As members of the TKRG family, we have the responsibility to ensure this consistency. Beyond it all is a mission, perhaps summed up best by Chef Keller himself. “To make people happy, one guest at a time,” he says. “That is what cooking is all about.”

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

* Company contribution depends on your plan selection. Benefit offerings are subject to change over time.