General Manager

Dauphine's is Seeking a General Manager! Longshot Hospitality is now seeking a   General  Manager  for  Dauphine's , located at the Midtown Center in the heart of Downtown DC. Exciting opportunity to join and lead an established team of passionate, talented restaurant professionals in our mission of providing downtown DC with a unique world class dining experience built around New Orleans inspired food, beverage, service and hospitality. We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and confident team leader with a true understanding of world class service and hospitality and the vision and drive to help Dauphine's continue to establish itself as one of the truly iconic dining destinations in the Nation's Capital.  Candidates should have 2+ years of General Manager experience with a proven track record of stable leadership, excellent coaching and team building skills, and positive financial results. Additionally candidates should have a very solid FandB knowledge, experience in high volume fine dining, and above all a genuine and infectious love of hospitality. Little bit about us: Dauphine's  is a modern-day incarnation of the legendary Grande Dame establishments of New Orleans, brought to you by the award winning team behind DC dining institution The Salt Line. The breathtaking spacious three level restaurant awash in wrought iron and greenery instantly transports guests to the allure and magic of the famed Crescent City. Mezzanine dining provides a dramatic view of the dining room below, while outdoor diners can enjoy both formal dining or casual cocktail and small bite service at the outdoor bar and garden.  For the beverage program, Dauphine's joins forces with proprietor Neal Bodenheimer of  Cure Co ., New Orleans' acclaimed cocktail-focused hospitality group whose eponymous flagship, Cure, was the 2018 winner of the James Beard Award for Outstanding Cocktail Program. Benefits Offered: Competitive pay Two weeks paid time off Bi-annual bonus structure Company health care plan Company wide dining discount 50% benefits  Parking   benefits Daily shift meal  Quality of life scheduling and commitment to adequate management team support Excellent opportunity for growth in an expanding restaurant group  Requirements: Minimum of 2+ years management experience in an upscale/fine dining high volume setting Be physically present on the floor during service to ensure service standards Guide, direct and train service staff; observe the flow of guests, and provide assistance when necessary Ability to communicate effectively across all facets and departments Assist in wine sales and service Experience with high volume events business Monitor sales and labor reports and forecast respectively Ability to multitask and strong problem-solving skills Excellent organization and communication skills Passion for success, and an uncompromising commitment to excellence Team oriented and positive mindset Open availability Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Please submit a resume along with a few sentences about yourself explaining what appeals to you about Dauphine's and why you think you are the right person  for the job Featured in the Washington Post Fall Dining Guide 2021 - 2022 DC Bib Gourmand Winner - For more information, follow @Dauphinesdc on Twitter and Instagram or visit dauphinesdc.com  

Created: 2024-10-29