Award winning Los Angeles dining group is looking for a service-driven General Manager to help lead two of their acclaimed fine dining concepts. The ideal candidate will have a balance of chef driven, respected restaurant experience, a deep-rooted passion for hospitality, and a desire to learn and grow. A strong understanding of steps of service, impeccable leadership skills, and a knack for building relationships is also essential. This person must be highly service oriented, and enjoy being on the floor engaging with guests and setting an example for staff during service. High-level knowledge of food, wine, and cocktail culture is also highly preferred. Open to strong AGM candidates with prior fine dining experience who are looking to step into their first GM role under the mentorship of an acclaimed team. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join one of LA’s most respected hospitality groups!

General Manager Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of the job with a high level of professionalism and integrity
• Establish positive work culture
• Maintain positive and cooperative relationships with all vendors and business partners
• Provide leadership and support with a significant, elegant floor presence
• Foster opportunities for the team to learn and grow
• Continually strive to educate and develop of staff as it relates to food, beverage, and service
• Ensure the highest caliber guest experience in all areas
• Taking ownership of the business to increase sales and profitability
• Solve any guest issues in a timely and appropriate manner
• Oversee and positively impact all areas of the business including: sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation.
• Ensure quality and consistency of all products served
• Ensure all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition.
• Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and deliver prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements

General Manager Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience as a Restaurant General Manager (GM), Food & Beverage (F&B) Director, or FOH General Manager, OR 5+ years as an Assistant Restaurant General Manager (AGM), Senior Manager, FOH Department Manager, Service Manager/Assistant General Manager, or Hospitality Manager in a full-service, upscale or fine dining, chef-driven restaurant environment
• Prior exposure to Michelin and/or James Beard recognized concepts is a big plus
• Strong understanding of steps of service in a high-touch dining environment
• The ideal person will be in touch with the restaurant scene in Los Angeles and excited to continue to grow and change with the times
• Passion for high-caliber food, beverage, and guest service
• Proven track record in leading and motivating a team
• Strong knowledge of wine and spirits
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Hands-on, lead by example style of leadership
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage guest demands
• Highly organized with acute attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a hands-on, high-touch service environment
• Develops relationships with guests to create & maintain guest retention
• Team player mentality
• Process driven and able to implement operating procedures that will continue to maximize efficiency
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
• Experience in dealing with high end/VIP clientele
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays
• Food Safety Certification
• Able to stand/walk for long periods of time

Compensation Package:

• Base Salary in the $90-100k+ range DOE
• Discretionary Bonus
• Fully Covered Health Insurance
• PTO Plan

This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable and popular restaurant in San Fernando Valley! Backed by an established restaurant group with a collection of several other successful restaurants and bars, this high-end concept is always a hit with guests. Featuring a contemporary menu and a well-curated craft cocktail program, the restaurant brings an approachable sophistication to the traditional fine dining experience.

Looking for an energetic, experienced, Executive Chef with good leadership skills. The Chef should be passionate about coaching, developing and respectfully leading the team while holding them accountable to high standards. Menu is updated 1-2 times a year, so creativity is there, but limited.

Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Proactively managing costs and budgets
• Ensuring that all food meets the highest standards of quality and consistency
• Maintaining proper ordering, inventory, and P&Ls
• Staff Management (scheduling, hiring, training)
• Lead and mentor a strong team while fostering an upbeat, positive work environment
• Ensuring best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen

Executive Chef Preferred Requirements:

• 3+ years experience in a similar role (Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, Exec Chef, Head Chef, Executive Kitchen Manager)
• Local candidates highly preferred

• Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities
• Experience in high-volume operations
• Proven methods in creating a positive and fun work environment
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
• Expert knowledge and fully fluent in P&L, managing inventory, and cost controls

• Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays

Compensation / Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary in the $100-120k range
• Bonus Plan
• PTO
• Group medical benefits

Unique and exciting opportunity to join a leading fast-casual LA restaurant group with a Monday-Friday schedule! The company is looking to bring on Project Director to work in close collaboration with and support the Owner. This technique-driven group is dedicated to consistent quality products for their guests, and are incredibly thoughtful with how they run the business. Looking for a sharp, resourceful, and self-motivated individual with aligned values. This is an incredible opportunity for a calm, confident, and experienced restaurant professional looking for a change of pace in the industry with ample opportunity for continued career advancement!

This is a high-level project management, research, and support position for the corporate office and their company of restaurants that will help oversee, manage, and streamline numerous aspects of the business in collaboration with ownership and other executive leadership. This person will also assist the Owner with some personal tasks/projects, but the majority of work will be related to the business. The ideal candidate is versatile, thoughtfully analytical, and detail-oriented – with a can-do attitude, high degree of emotional intelligence, and a knack for perfection. Restaurant industry/operational experience is required, with a proven multiunit background highly preferred. Candidates must also be able to work out of the corporate office 5 days per week.

Responsibilities & Objectives Include:

• Work closely with ownership and executive team on operational goals and strategic initiatives, ensuring successful follow through and execution
• Occasional travel to store locations to ensure proper rollout of any company-wide policy or procedural changes
• Streamline communications with restaurant staff on behalf of ownership and leadership teams
• Calendar and Schedule Management: planning and scheduling meetings and appointments and looking for ways to improve efficiency and prioritization
• Screening and directing phone calls and distributing correspondence as needed
• Maintain and refine internal processes and coordinate internal and external resources to expedite workflows
• Staying abreast of industry trends and contributing thoughtful ideas on how to improve the business
• Conducting in depth research for various business and personal projects and preparing comprehensive, detailed reports and proposals
• Writing emails, faxing, copying, and creating spreadsheets or printing documents
• Ensuring confidential and sensitive information is handled with the utmost care
• Manage contract and price negotiations with vendors, service providers, and distributors
• Address employees’ queries regarding office and in-store management issues (e.g. stationery, Hardware, travel arrangements, etc.)
• Maintaining the office condition and arranging necessary repairs
• Monitor level of supplies and handle shortages
• Follow up with all repair & maintenance requests
• Partner with HR/legal to update and maintain office policies as necessary and act as a first line of contact for ownership with employee relations/legal matters 
• Support a positive, empowered work environment consistent with company values
• Assisting ownership with personal projects and support tasks as needed

Candidate Requirements/Qualifications:

• 5-6+ years of progressive, relevant career and operational experience in the restaurant/hospitality industry (i.e. Area Director, Regional Director, Multi-Unit Manager, Area Operations Manager, General Manager, or comparable operations role)
• Restaurant industry experience required, preferably in multiunit operations
• Corporate restaurant backgrounds in the fast casual sector are highly preferred
• Strong collaborative spirit and works well with others
• Extremely detail oriented and high-level organizational skills
• Very high level of emotional intelligence, well-rounded skillset, and a can-do attitude
• Proclivity for conducting comprehensive research and compiling detailed, accurate reports and proposals
• Forward thinking with a passion for innovation and staying on top of current industry trends
• Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability
• Strong time-management skills and an ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects
• Technologically savvy and proficiency with office productivity tools and an aptitude for learning new software and systems
• Highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a team environment with hands-on ownership
• A passion for doing things right and the ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Calm, collected, and confident with the ability to balance being a good listener with knowing when to offer constructive feedback
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to the company and its employees
• Flexible availability to occasionally assist with urgent or high-priority matters outside of normal business hours

Compensation Package Includes:

• Base Salary in the $100-140k range DOE
• Partially Covered Medical Benefits
• Optional Dental/Vision Benefits
• PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement