Our menu is all about embracing the seasonal ingredients from local purveyors and vibrant flavors inspired by the Mediterranean region. Dive into shared plates, fresh seafood, housemade pasta, carefully sourced spices, and premium cuts, and pair your Moroccan, Italian, and Israeli-inspired dishes with a bottle from our carefully curated wine list or sip from the craft cocktail menu.
What We’re Looking For:
- Hospitality professionals who are excited to work and play in Telluride.
-Proven management experience in upscale dining
-Maintains a positive, friendly, courteous disposition and a neat, clean and professional appearance
-Works with the Chef de Cuisine (CDC) in setting the direction of the business in day-to-day operations as well as developing and executing a plan to drive sales, manage costs, and grow the business
-Manages FOH schedule; ensures the FOH is properly staffed and communicates any staffing issues to management
-Handles all FOH staff responsibilities in partnership with senior management team (includes: interviewing, hiring, training and development, employee relations, disciplinary action, documentation, terminations, etc.)
-Works directly with CDC in order to promote a strong and unified leadership dynamic, maintaining communication between FOH and BOH
-Point person for cash for all shifts, including bank deposits, and ensuring that all cash procedures are properly followed
-Conducts weekly meetings with all FOH managers to update them on financials, service, new procedures, and improvements
-Leads pre-shift meetings at the start of every service OR delegates another manager to lead in your absence
-Works with entire leadership team to drive the success of their restaurant; promptly and fully informs management team of concerning problems or unusual matters of significance
-Oversees organization, efficiency and policies pertaining to service in the dining room
-Balances admin responsibilities with service responsibilities
-Creates, enhances, and strengthens guest relationships
-Promotes cooperative effort, a team spirit, and positive morale and company culture among employees
-Resolves complaints from guests in a polite, friendly manner always making sure timely followup as needed
-Ensures the appropriate presentation and ambiance of the entire space (lighting, temperature, bathrooms, cleanliness, and seating arrangements)
-Participates in training about standardized policies (HR, fire, hygiene, health, safety, employee handbook, etc.)
-Helps with duties of other employees (i.e. server, food runner, etc.) when necessary
-Responsible for ensuring that all server check outs and restaurant closing duties are performed on a daily basis to standards
-Has a strong understanding of company background, core values and philosophy
-Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
-Performs other work related duties as assigned
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):
-Previous management experience
-Manager Food Sanitation Certification
-ServSafe Certification
-Ability to handle stress under pressure
-Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment
-Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
-Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
Physical Demands and Work Environment
-Ability to be flexible with job demands and open minded when being asked to complete tasks
-Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant
-Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant generally weighing 0-50 pounds
-Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
-Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day
Why Join Us?
-Competitive salary and benefits package.
-Opportunity to work in a dynamic and creative environment.
-Room for growth and advancement within the company.
-Be part of a team that values quality, creativity, and passion.
To be considered, please attach your resume and a short cover letter outlining why you are interested in working at The National!