General Manager - Fine Dining

801 Chophouse•McLean, VA

About The Position

801 Chophouse Tyson's Corner is hiring for a General Manager! This is a full-time, restaurant management position overseeing the restaurant operations of a high-end chophouse. 801 restaurants are team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced, and guest-centric environments with the highest quality food. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, highly motivated professional with a strong sense of hospitality, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a true passion for fine service, food and wine. Quintessential Steak House , timeless yet contemporary. Unique in-house meat program, serving only aged USDA prime cuts, wet and dry-aged products and select Japanese and domestic Wagyu beef. Complimented by a daily fresh sheet, in-house pastry desserts, small-batch bourbons and scotches, and our award winning wine list. We are known for exceeding expectations at the highest level, our professional and personable staff, and our expertise in private dining, including intimate private dining rooms .

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years, but preferably at least 5 years of restaurant management experience in a full-service, high-end fining dining establishment.
Complete understanding / proficiency in R365 accounting & financial system, including opening & closing paperwork, inventory, invoice entry, weekly submittals, etc.
Advanced knowledge of beer/wine/spirits is required, Level 1 Wine Certification is preferred.
Ability to remain calm, professional and use good judgment under pressure.
Ability to communicate clearly and demonstrate hospitality, warmth, and expertise to guests and staff in a busy, sometimes fast-paced / high-stress environment.
Must be available 7 days per week, including evenings, weekends & some holidays.
Regular, predictable and reliable attendance.
Physical ability to work on your feet, alertly, for extended periods of time
Ability to maintain balance of food and drink service trays
Physical ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs
Ability to bend, reach, squat, kneel, climb and twist

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a beverage/wine program is preferred.
Experience in restaurant marketing/sales/business development is preferred.

Responsibilities

Overall management of operations for the restaurant, including wine program, wine list, inventory, purchasing, restaurant & staff cleanliness, staff performance management/training/retention, staff schedule management, private dining marketing/execution, menu development, restaurant organization, guest interaction, purveyor relations, etc.
Oversee all aspects of bar operation (menus, trainings, organization, inventory)
Maintain and improve restaurant standards (FOH staff, BOH staff, restaurant appearance & maintenance).
Responsible for managing the FOH Labor, Food Cost, Pour Cost and other operating expenses to remain in line with company standards.
Ensure restaurant team understands and follows SOPs for service and 801’s human resources policies and procedures.
Conduct pre-shift meetings with restaurant co-managers and staff.
Participate in weekly management calls and other meetings as required.
Recruitment and hiring of FOH managers/staff for the restaurant, assist with BOH hiring as necessary.