Restaurant Director

 

Position Title: Restaurant Director 

Pay 15 

Reports To: Director of Operations

Salary: $110,000 -$120,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan 

 

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary

Are you ready to lead a premier fine dining experience at The Met Dining Room? As our Restaurant Director, you'll be at the helm of daily operations, ensuring every guest enjoys an unforgettable culinary journey. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this role demands exceptional communication skills, multitasking prowess, strong team leadership, and a commitment to maintaining superior food quality and customer service standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of profit and loss (P&L) and budgeting specific to the restaurant and member’s lounge.
• Manage the overall day-to-day operations of the restaurant and lounge.
• Handle HR functions including hiring, progressive counseling, and terminations.
• Supervise scheduling, payroll, and team training initiatives.
• Cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with customers, guests, the client, and other departments.
• Collaborate with the Chef and management team to create menus and ensure top-quality food offerings.
• Implement new culinary programs in collaboration with the Company's marketing and culinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Culinary Arts preferred.
• Five years of experience in foodservice operations, particularly in fine dining.
• Essential experience in managing high-volume production and catering operations.
• Previous experience managing budgets is required.
• A strong desire to learn and grow within a top-notch foodservice company.

Why Join Us? At The Met Dining Room, we believe in creating memorable dining experiences that leave a lasting impression. As our Restaurant Director, you'll have the opportunity to lead a talented team, innovate culinary offerings, and contribute to the success of a renowned establishment. If you're passionate about fine dining and ready to take your career to the next level, we invite you to apply and become a part of our exceptional team.

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.