Four Seasons

Restaurant Manager - Chemin a la Mer

New Orleans Full time

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Riverfront luxury in one of America's most celebrated cities. Unlocking the authentic New Orleans, Four Seasons invites you to our landmark tower – a heritage icon with a central downtown location on the banks of the Mississippi River. Dine on innovative Louisiana cuisine, relax by our resort-style pool, and plan your own private event at our 34th-floor observation deck boasting NOLA’s best views.

About the Role

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences New Orleans is seeking candidates to join our Chemin A La Mer team as Restaurant Manager.

This role will lead, plan, organize, control and direct the work of our Chemin A La Mer team while ensuring we provide an incredible guest experience to our Four Seasons service standards.

What you will do

  • Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees, supervisors and assistant managers in the Hotel’s Fine Dining Restaurant to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met long-range strategic planning for outlet operation.

  • Be visible in the operation, provide recognition, promote good public relations, and handle complaints, concerns or special requests for guests, clients, and group contacts.

  • Describe and ensure quality of all food items, ingredients, and preparation methods, as well as provide expert knowledge of wine and spirits in an elegantly appointed environment dedicated to an attentive and distinctive experience for lunch or dinner.

  • Work closely with the Director of Food & Beverage, Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to design an effective menu and wine list while ensuring excellent product quality at a fair price and attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.

  • Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control.

  • Observe physical condition of facilities and equipment in the outlet and make recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed.

  • Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

  • Participate in the execution of Key Marketing, PR, & Social Media Campaigns.

What you bring

  • Fluent in English, written and verbal

  • Post-secondary education specializing in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required.

  • Must have at least 3 years’ previous management experience in luxury hospitality

  • Ability to promote best practices and set high standards of culinary excellence

  • Passion for learning and teaching

  • Professionally respected within the field of F&B

  • Computer savvy with Microsoft Office Suite

What we offer

  •  Rewarding Work Culture, with mentoring, training and development opportunities 

  • Comprehensive Benefits package including a world class Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance program 

  • 401k participation with a company matching program after 30 days of employment 

  • Discounted Accommodations at Four Seasons Worldwide 

  • Comprehensive Time off Package including Vacation pay, Sick pay and 9 paid Holidays, including Mardi Gras 

  • Complimentary employee meals prepared by the Four Seasons Culinary Team  

  • Complimentary uniforms that are laundered by our housekeeping department 

  • Discounted parking near hotel  

  • And much more! 

Schedule and Hours:  

  • This position is a full-time role. Candidates must be able to work a flexible work schedule that includes early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

 

Want to know more about working for Four Seasons? Visit us at:

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences New Orleans: https://www.fourseasons.com/neworleans/ 

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Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf