The Organization

Rhubarb is a chef-driven, farm-to-table restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville serving modern Appalachian cuisine with genuine hospitality.

What does that mean? That at Rhubarb, we believe in people-first hospitality from our employees to our farm partners to our guests.

We are hiring an Assistant FOH / Dining Room Manager, but the person will always come before the role.

The Person

As a Dining Room Manager at Rhubarb, you believe that great service starts with a genuine personality. You believe that the whole process is important when it comes to dining : from sourcing our produce and spirits locally and sustainability, to finding ways to say 'yes' to guests, to working as a team to execute a consistent experience for our guests and employees alike.

You have both a strong background in food and beverage with a genuine passion for hospitality : you lead by example, treats guests and staff with respect, maybe you're a wine geek, and you're definitely a 'foodie' looking for a great opportunity!

The Role

• Support service through mastery of FOH roles and understanding of Rhubarb
• Supervision of FOH team of servers, bartenders, support, and hosts; comfortable with giving both praise and discipline as needed
• Serve as a guest liaison on the floor : respond to guest feedback, touch tables, and provide recovery where necessary
• Take pride in the physical environment of the restaurant : keep high standards for cleanliness and order, maintain food safety practices according to health code, insure tools and equipment are in good working order
• Assist the GM with managing revenue through labor cost maintenance, maximization of reservations / guest count, beverage cost control, sound business decision-making
• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to : helping execute wine dinners and other special events, utilizing technology (POS system, reservation application), inventory and ordering for FOH dry goods

The Qualifications

• 1-2 years of previous people management experience, any industry
• 4 years of hospitality industry experience
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Lift up to 50lbs

The Reasons to Apply

• Strong FOH team with good retention
• Living Wage employer
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance available
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Dining Discounts
• Daily Staff Meal
• Supportive and Responsive Management Team
• Career Development

Rhubarb is a place where you can simply lean in and enjoy the company. A place where food and drink are at their uncomplicated best - creating personal memories and shared experiences.

Last updated : 2024-05-29