Location: Greenwood,MS, USA
Job Title: General Manager of Giardina'sReports to: General Manager of The Alluvian HotelFLSA Category: Exempt/Salary PositionCompensation: $80,000 to $110,000 commensurate with experienceRelocation: Relocation Assistance ProvidedLocation: Giardina's, 314 Howard Street, Greenwood, Mississippi 38930About Giardina's:Giardina's, founded in 1936, is one of the Mississippi Delta's most historic restaurants, providing a distinctive blend of sophistication, elegance, and warmth in a casual atmosphere. Giardina's is famous for its steaks, seafood, Italian cuisine, and premium liquors, wines, and liqueurs. The restaurant's interior space and state-of-the-art kitchen were designed by world-renowned architects. Giardina's restaurant and in-room dining are open Monday through Saturday, with event services available as needed.Position Summary:The General Manager will have full responsibility over all operations of Giardina's, including dining and bar service and culinary operations for the restaurant, events, and in-room dining. The General Manager will also have fiscal responsibility for the budget and managing inventories, and is responsible for creating, leading, overseeing, developing, coaching, and assisting a team in delivering exceptional service and experiences for those dining at the restaurant, staying at the hotel, attending events, or using in-room dining services.Essential Duties:Lead, oversee, and assist with all food and beverage operations, including restaurant front-of-house and back-of-house operations, event culinary and dining service, and in-room dining.Train, develop, coach, and assist the food and beverage team, ensuring exceptional service and quality in all aspects of food and service.Ensure continuous quality improvement in food and service by implementing training programs and setting clear expectations.Develop, promote, and ensure a cooperative working environment with all staff and departments.Utilize tools to evaluate feedback on food quality and service to refine the dining experience.Manage the restaurant's budget and oversee financial performance by increasing revenue and controlling costs.Be visible to patrons by greeting and visiting tables to ensure a welcoming environment.Help promote and market the restaurant, including developing promotions and assisting with marketing tactics.Serve as liaison between the restaurant and the hotel amenities.Attend and participate in Banquet & Event meetings and communicate all catering needs to the restaurant team.Manage all beverages, including maintaining sufficient inventory and creating the wine list.Manage the restaurant POS (Toast) and reservation system (OpenTable), including vendor relations.Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and licenses.Represent Giardina's in the community and at various functions.Qualifications:Leadership experience in a restaurant, overseeing FOH and BOH operations.Experience in training and leading food service and bartending staff.Working knowledge of beers, wines, and spirits.Strong financial acumen in developing and managing budgets.Engaging personality and willingness to be present with guests and employees.Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements regarding food and beverages.Proficient in Microsoft Office and POS/reservation systems.A college degree in hospitality, business, or related experience is required.Benefits:Health Insurance Program - participation in the group health insurance program.401k Retirement Plan – participation in the 401k retirement plan after hire.Life Insurance – paid coverage of 1 times the annual base salary.Disability Insurance – paid coverage for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.Educational Assistance – tuition reimbursement for approved courses.Paid Time Off – generous paid time off accrual.#J-18808-Ljbffr