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Happy Cooking Hospitality HQ - Now Hiring: Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
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At Happy Cooking, we are passionate aboutbuilding restaurants that feel like home. Whileeach restaurant has it's own personality, they're grounded by the kindnessof the people that work in themand the quality of thehospitality they provide. We have highexpectations for our services and work hard to achieve them. We also have high expectations for how we care for and treat one another, so it doesn't feel like a stretch to call our team a "restaurant family". It's been more than 15 yearssince wefirst opened our doors on a bustling corner in the West Village. Today, Joseph Leonard, Jeffrey's Grocery, Fairfax andSailor carrythe torch. We are looking for a Assistant BeverageDirector who's knowledgeable, organized, articulate, and emotionally intelligent, to aid in the administration and execution ofour beverage programs. The position requires a demanding mix of on-the-floor experience, communication,beveragesmarts, and buying acumen. It's a leadership role that supports our diners,our dining room teams, our fellowmanagers, and thebusiness.In our system, the Assistant Beverage Director is predominantly a floor management position.A successful candidate has a high degree of knowledge and comfort speaking about food, wine and spirits, leads the service teams by example,has an educator's mindset, makesexciting selections and cost efficient buying decisions, and is not intimidated by inventory management in a busy environment with limited storage. The Day to Day: Lead the service team and be active on the floor - a majority of one's time in this position isdedicated to the leadership of dining room services. Representthe program's wines, spirits and beverages through direct education, guest interactions, andreference material. Conscientious purchasing that strikes the balance between new product, healthy inventories, and program performance. Assistants in the management of receiving, storage, and organization of all beverage products. Constant anticipatory communication with management colleagues about menus, new product, deliveries, inventory, education, costing, and performance. Prepare for and execute ongoing beverage education encompassing wine, cocktails, spirits, tea, and coffee. Createeducation and service materials to supportall aspects of the beverage programs, from wine tech sheets and cocktail recipes to tea info and storage maps. Coachthe team! Offer specific, constructive, individual feedback for improvement and deliver high fiveswhena job is well done. Stay on track with all assigned administrative duties and manage deadlines. Who You Are: A Leader. Someone who sets the highest standards for their teammates and themselves, isn't afraid to ask for what they need and is skilled at delivering a message that will be well-received. Organized, efficient and adaptable. Youmakeplans, but you knowhow to adapt them when the situation changes. Not afraid to roll up your sleeves and dowhatever is called forto make themoment - or the month - successful. Interested in personal growth and open to constructive feedback. An expert communicator, both written and verbal Detail oriented. From marking tables to menu edits to thorough post shift breakdowns. Kind, warm, welcoming and empathetic Loves hospitality. If figuring out how to put a smileone every person's face iswhat you want to do withyour career, keep reading. Why Work With Us: In addition to being a part of a company where hospitality and culture are our super powers, we offer a wide range of benefits for our employees. Be a part of a vibrant, growing and just fun community of 4 closely-associated restaurants We reward loyalty! While you start with 10 days of PTO, you earnan additional weekafter 3 years of employment andanother week after 4 years on the team. Happy Cooking provides a 50% contribution to MedicalInsurance benefits plus competitive vision and dental options. Hang out with us at any HCH restaurant and receive a 50% manager discount for you and up to 5 other guests. Family Meals - delicious ones! At Happy Cooking Hospitality, we'reproud to promote a culture of inclusivity throughout our operation - from the Kitchens to the Dining Rooms & into our office environments. Our core mission at HCH is to create restaurants that feel like home - and in our home, all are welcome. At Happy Cooking, we believein the growth and development of our colleagues. We provide regular opportunities for education and advancement to everyone on our teams. HCH provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.Great hospitality starts with a greeting. When you share your resume, please take a moment to introduce yourself.Thank you for reading and we look forward to meeting you!To learn more about our restaurants, please visit www.happycookingnyc.com
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