General Manager - Upscale dining experience required

Harvest Restaurants Group; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid Vacation

Dining Discount

Four Day week

Career Progression

Job summary

Harvest Restaurants Group is seeking a motivated Manager to lead The Dinky Kitchen and Bar team in Princeton, NJ. Responsibilities include training staff, ensuring quality food and service, and assisting with financial monitoring. A high school diploma and restaurant management experience are preferred but not required. The role emphasizes communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits include salary based on experience, medical, dental, and vision coverage after 90 days, paid vacation, and a unique Harvest culture. Join us in creating memorable dining experiences!

Qualifications

• 3 years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Serve Safe certification to be received within six months.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Dependable, honest, and professional demeanor.
• Razor-sharp attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Understanding of basic business math.
• Familiar with various kitchen equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team at The Dinky Kitchen and Bar.
• Train, schedule, and manage Front of House staff.
• Monitor food and beverage quality.
• Address guest inquiries and concerns.
• Assist in monitoring restaurant financials.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Compeat

Payloicty

7Shifts

Job description

Overview

Harvest Restaurants is seeking a highly motivated, passionate Manager to lead the team at The Dinky Kitchen and Bar!

Responsibilities

• Be a leader. At Harvest Restaurants, we are dedicated to creating a work environment where our team is set up for success, feels inspired to come to work every day, and has a great time doing so. Under the direction of the GM, you will be responsible for training, scheduling, and managing a Front of House team that aligns with our values. You must be able to clearly communicate and instruct the team in standards and steps of service to achieve consistent, high quality, memorable guest experiences.
• Set the example for quality. You will be responsible for observing and monitoring food and beverage preparation methods, portion sizes, garnishing, and presentation to ensure that the quality of the food and beverages that we serve meets our (very high) company standards, from the moment an ingredient arrives to the moment it hits the table.
• Set the example for service. You will be responsible for responding to guest inquiries, proactively supporting servers with guest interaction, maintaining a strong presence on the floor to anticipate and address issues, and investigating and resolving guest concerns. Set the example for compliance. You will be responsible for ensuring that the staff understands and follows all company standards and governmental regulations for food safety and service. You will also be responsible for adhering to all federal and state labor laws and resolving any building maintenance issues.
• Assist in monitoring the restaurants' financials. You will be responsible for supporting the GM in taking and maintaining inventory, making projections, creating budgets, managing P&L, reporting on financials, and running payroll.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and 3 years of restaurant management experience are preferred but not required.
• Serve Safe certification is preferred but not required. Certification must be received before the sixth month employment anniversary.
• You must be able to lift and carry at least 25 pounds and stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• You are dependable, honest, and professional.
• You have razor-sharp attention to detail and communication skills.
• You have excellent time management, prioritization, and problem solving skills. You work well as part of a team and leave ego at the door.
• You are a crusader for great hospitality and strive to make every experience memorable.
• You see value in understanding and participating in the “business side” of the business, and you are able to perform fundamental business math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, and basic algebra.
• You’re familiar with the following tools and equipment: Computers, printers/copiers/scanners/fax machines, cash registers, carbonated beverage dispensers, cocktail shakers and accessories, blenders/juicers, cutlery, strainers, ice machines, etc.
• Familiarity with the following electronic systems is preferred but not required: Compeat, Payloicty, 7Shifts, Microsoft Office, and Google platform applications (i.e., Gmail, Calendar, Google Docs, etc).

Benefits

• Salary based on experience.
• Benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision (after 90 days).
• Paid Vacation.
• Four Day week (every month exception of holiday season, as long as revenue goals are met).
• Harvest Culture.
• Dining Discount.
• Career Progression.