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Chef Thomas Keller's Yountville restaurant, Bouchon, is seeking talented and dedicated individuals to join our team as General Manager. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about food, beverage, and hospitality and possesses the leadership skills to continuously elevate our guest experience. As General Manager, you will work closely with the Regional Director of Operations to oversee all aspects of restaurant operations.Bouchon showcases authentic, seasonally driven French bistro fare prepared with unfailing attention to detail in both ingredients and presentation. Opened in 1998 and designed by Adam D. Tihany, the Yountville location serves as the restaurants flagship.If you thrive in an environment driven by culinary excellence and commitment to creating memorable dining experiences, we invite you to become a part of our team.*Salary: $100,000-$110,000 plus bonus**Opportunities for growth and advancement within the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group*Responsibilities:Leadership and Culture: Uphold our core values to foster a positive and productive work environment.Company Objectives: Meet goals in profit, sales, service, quality, facility appearance, sanitation, cleanliness, employee retention, operational effectiveness, and guest experience.Develop Team: Develop direct reports to ensure individual growth and uphold our quality standards of excellence.Effective Communication: Maintain consistent, thorough, and timely communication with employees, peers, managers, guests, and vendors.Policies and Procedures: Understand and enforce all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training programs.Qualifications:Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, preferably BA in a related field.Relevant Work Experience: 5-7 years of related food, beverage, and/or service experience.Certification/Achievements: Food Sanitation Certification and Graduate of a Leadership Development Program, as well as Sommelier Certifications are preferred.Communication Skills: Ability to communicate and understand the predominant language of the restaurant. Effective verbal and written communication skills.Leadership Skills: Proven capabilities to lead and inspire others and manage team performance effectively.Physical Requirements: Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds, ability to utilize stairs regularly, stamina to work 60 hours per week.Chef Kellers collection of restaurants is founded on a culture of mentorship and provides a solid foundation of skills to support our profession.We are proud to offer:401K plan with matching contributions up to 4% of income and no waiting periods.Company-sponsored medical and dental plans*Voluntary plans such as vision, life and AD&D insurance, accident, hospitalization, critical illness plans, pet insurance and long-term disability insurance.Opportunities for growth and advancementDaily family mealScholarship programsPeer mentorship programEmployee discounts at Chef Thomas Kellers casual propertiesGym membership discountWho we are:With more than 11 properties and 900 employees, the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group (TKRG) has grown from one restaurant to a large family of businesses.TKRG proudly represents The French Laundry, Per Se, The Surf Club Restaurant, Bouchon Bistro, Bouchon Bakery, Ad Hoc, La Calenda and Regiis Ova Restaurant & Lounge. The properties and people Chef Keller inspires are known for setting new standards in cuisine, service and employment experiences. Our goal is to collaborate with talented restaurant professionals and offer opportunities to learn and grow within the hospitality profession. As we have expanded over time, the expectations that set apart our restaurants have not changed: ensuring that every guest feels special, and every guest experience is exceptional. A guest can walk into The French Laundry or one of the Bouchon Bakeries and have the most enjoyable, unique and memorable experience. A chef will find the same blue aprons and green tape in each of our kitchenssymbols of a common striving for excellence. Outside the kitchens, every action we take must reflect the generosity, nurturing and finesse within. As members of the TKRG family, we have the responsibility to ensure this consistency. Beyond it all is a mission, perhaps summed up best by Chef Keller himself. To make people happy, one guest at a time, he says. That is what cooking is all about.Looking for other opportunities with our group? Check out open positions on: ThomasKeller.com/careersWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.*Company contribution depends on your plan selection. Benefit offerings are subject to change over time.OuterTalent Recruiting
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