General Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure exceptional service in our award-winning, farm-to-table restaurant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fine dining service, acute attention to detail, tracking and operating from key financial metrics, and a proven track record of hospitality management. We are seeking a passionate caretaker who is committed to delivering memorable experiences for guests and a fun, enriching and positive work environment for our team. This role requires proven leadership skills, a willingness to care for and nurture the growth of each team member, a strong capacity for organization and attention to detail, and the ability to prepare for and execute a consistent, high-level service each evening.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Dining Room Manager, Service, Support and Host Teams.
• Responsible for managing the weekly FOH schedule; ensuring appropriate staffing levels balance with service demand.
• Overseeing staffing and section assignments based on reservations and projected walk-in volume.
• Manage the reservation book including plotting availability, overseeing the details and organization of the reservation book, overseeing special guest requests, and orchestrating the flow of service each night.
• Overseeing hospitality coordinator regarding all group dining requests balancing reservation volumes and staffing availability.
• Ensuring service-related supplies, including linens, glassware, silverware, coffee and tea are inventoried, stocked and organized.
• Connect with guests; managing guest experience and points of dissatisfaction.
• Connect with team; managing team experience and points of dissatisfaction.

Requirements:

• Must have 5 years of fine dining management experience.
• Must have training experience and proven track record of system implementation and execution of standards
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to carry a full case of wine and move quickly in an old historic building with many stairs and outside dinner service.
• Must have strong customer service skills, a positive attitude and willingness to learn, contribute, and grow within a team environment.
• Must be a confident leader that trains and supports with humility and respect.
• Must have computer proficiency including MS Office Suite

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation Package with Opportunity for Profit-Sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans Offered
• 3% Match for IRA
• Two Week's Paid Vacation
• Daily Family Meal, Employee Discounts, Team Events
• Training Opportunities for Growth and Development, including remuneration for wine, spirit, and other educational programs.
• A schedule that allows for work-life balance and the rest that is required in order to offer consistent, high-quality service.
• Organized, System-Focused, Comfortable Work Environment that aims to grow and support staff while holding team members accountable for maintaining a high standard of service.

About Field & Main:

• Our mission is to practice the art of hospitality using food and drink to build relationships that foster community.
• Field & Main is located in the quaint town of Marshall, 1 hour west of Washington, DC, amidst horse and wine country, surrounded by the farmers, artisans, and producers that supply the majority of its menu. The location of this restaurant is intentional.
• There is a welcoming energy found in the charming 200-year-old building that houses Field & Main. Originally built to be a tavern and ordinary, the structure was designed to be hospitable and this is part of the experience. Today, each member of the F&M team honors this history by contributing to it with their own practice of hospitality.
• The team at Field & Main prides itself on communication, camaraderie, and a unified focus on offering the best experience each shift for both guests and their teammates.
• Since opening in 2016, F&M has developed a strong reputation for high quality, locally sourced, internationally influenced cuisine and has been recognized in various media with multiple appearances in Tom Sietsema's Dining Guide, Northern Virginia Magazine, Washingtonian, The Wine Spectator and others.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80, $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Fine dining: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Marshall, VA Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Marshall, VA 20115: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000