Upscale Restaurant Manager - Roots Ocean Prime, Darien

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary and Bonus Potential

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Paid Vacation

Four Day week

Dining Discount

Career Progression

Optional Emergency Fund

Job summary

Harvest Restaurants Group is seeking a motivated Manager for the Grand Opening at Roots Ocean Prime in Darien, Connecticut. You will lead the Front of House team, ensuring exceptional hospitality and smooth operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a passion for guest experiences, along with a solid understanding of restaurant business practices. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a four-day work week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience preferred, not required.
• ServeSafe certification required within six months of hire.
• Ability to lift 25+ pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Front of House team.
• Ensure food and beverage quality is maintained.
• Elevate guest service and satisfaction.
• Maintain operational and regulatory compliance.
• Support financial performance and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork skills

Passion for hospitality

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Compeat

Paylocity

7Shifts

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Harvest Restaurants is seeking a highly motivated, passionate Manager to continue to propel our successful Grand Opening at Roots Ocean Prime Darien! As a part of our management, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of hospitality and ensuring a smooth and front of the house operation!

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Bonus Potential
• Benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision (after 90 days)
• Paid Vacation
• Four Day week (once a month, exception of holiday season, as long as revenue goals are met)
• Harvest Culture
• Dining Discount
• Career Progression
• Optional Emergency Fund

Salary

Based on Experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Front of House team: At Harvest Restaurants, we cultivate a thriving work environment. Reporting to the GM, you will train, schedule, and manage the team, upholding our values and service standards to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure food and beverage quality: You will monitor all aspects of preparation and presentation, from ingredient to table, guaranteeing our high standards are consistently met.
• Elevate guest service: You will address guest inquiries, support servers, and proactively resolve any issues to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maintain operational and regulatory compliance: You will enforce company standards and regulations for food safety, service, and labor laws, and address building maintenance needs.
• Support financial performance: You will assist the GM with inventory, forecasting, budgeting, P&L management, reporting, and payroll.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 2+ years of restaurant management experience preferred, not required. ServeSafe certification required within six months of hire.
• Ability to lift 25+ pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Must be dependable, honest, and professional.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Strong time management, prioritization, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Passion for exceptional hospitality and memorable guest experiences.
• Solid understanding of restaurant business math.
• Proficient with standard restaurant equipment.
• Familiarity with restaurant management software (Compeat, Paylocity, 7Shifts, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) a plus.