*Job Opening: Restaurant Manager*

*About Meadowsweet:*

Meadowsweet is a fine dining restaurant in Williamsburg that opened in the summer of 2014 by husband and wife team Polo Dobkin and Stephanie Lempert. At Meadowsweet, Chef Dobkin showcases a thoughtful, modern American menu in the bright and airy space. Lempert oversees the wine list and seasonal cocktail program, which draws from the restaurant¹s lush indoor mezzanine herb garden. Polo and Stephanie see Meadowsweet as an extension of their home. They both enjoy good food, friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere to dine in and that is exactly what they want their guests to experience when visiting Meadowsweet. When they are not at Meadowsweet you will find them upstate at Meadowsweet Farm with their daughter and son where they grow amazing vegetables that are served at the restaurant.

For more information, please visit us at http://www.meadowsweetnyc.com/.

*Who We’re Looking For:*

Meadowsweet is searching for a well spoken, highly motivated, energetic individual who is passionate about service, food, wine & cocktails. You should have at least 1 year Managing experience or at least 2 years experience as a Head Server or Head Bartender and you are looking to move into Management. Must also be capable of effectively managing staff and interacting with customers.

The successful Restaurant Manager will have an excellent understanding of our style of service as well as our food and beverage offerings, and will work to uphold our standards every day. We thrive in the company of hospitality professionals who are down to earth, who demonstrate hustle, who lead by example, who are excellent and kind mentors, who have strong aesthetic sensibilities and attention to detail, who can problem-solve on the fly, and who show up to work with positive mental attitudes.

In addition to the overseeing aspects of service management at Meadowsweet, the Restaurant Manager will also have responsibilities spanning reservations management, staffing, training, inventory management, HR generalities (employee handbooks, information distribution, disciplinary needs, etc.) and light administrative duties (payroll entry, invoice entry, bank deposits, etc.)

*Responsibilities:*

* Oversight of all aspects of front-of-house service at Meadowsweet with Owners

* Maintaining and improving on restaurant’s service standards in every way

* Lead restaurant pre-service and floor team preparations

* Manage all aspects of guest relations with support of Owners

* Hire, train, manage FOH team

* Work closely with Executive Chef and kitchen leadership to ensure optimal food service experience for guests

* Manage reservations book to ensure revenue is maximized, turn times are met, and walk-ins can be accommodated

* Manage and improve guest notes in the reservations book to build customer database

* Support and build team culture through training sessions, service education, and performance reviews

* Provide detailed nightly managerial and service reports to ownership

* Implement company disciplinary measures as appropriate to given staff circumstances

* Assit with standard HR policy requirements to ensure employee files are up-to-date and compliant

* Assit with special event inquiries and oversee all special event execution

* Oversee beverage inventory maintenance

* Oversee filing of weekly payroll in collaboration with Owner and payroll service

*Qualifications:*

* High energy, enthusiastic, hands-on, and service-oriented personality

* Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task

* Outstanding management, mentorship, and training abilities

* Broad knowledge of wine, cocktail, and beverage service operations

* Experience managing host and service teams

* Passion for providing local/seasonal, simply prepared, destination dining experiences

* Able to project manage and problem solve with attention to timeliness and meeting deadlines

* Ability to work well under pressure and to be a calm problem-solver in a fast-paced environment

* Ability to stand and work for shifts of 8+ hours

* Available to work holidays and weekends

* Ability to maintain a professional appearance at all times

* Ability to communicate clear and concise verbal and written instructions

* Experience in oversight of administrative responsibilities, HR implementation, payroll filing, and general maintenance supervision

* Strong grasp of contemporary POS and reservation software platforms

* Current NYC DOH Food Handler’s certification

*Compensation:

* $80,000-$85,000 annual salary which includes quarterly bonuses

*Benefits & Perks:

* Meadowsweet will offer its Restaurant Manger the following benefits:

* Paid Time Off

* Dining Discounts

* Potential Quarterly Bonuses

* 401k Retirement Plan

*Application Process:*

Candidates should send an email with “Restaurant Manager” in the subject line

** Please include the following information in your submission:

* Cover letter

* Resume

* Available start date

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.