The Wren, Bowery's best bar for seasonal cocktails, bar food, and private events, is looking for a General Manager to lead our team! As General Manager, you will oversee daily operations for The Wren. This role calls for a hands-on leader who leads from the floor, builds genuine relationships with regulars, supports and develops the team, and runs busy services with confidence, warmth, and attention to detail.
WHO YOU ARE:
- 3+ years of experience in restaurant management in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- An approachable and intelligent leader who can motivate, manage, and develop a large and diverse team
- Excellent verbal and written/digital communication skills
- Self-starter who is results-oriented and who appreciates and takes initiative on both the essential details and the bigger picture
- Team player with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude
- Superb time management skills with the ability to prioritize and organize work assignments have timely follow-up and execution
- Extensive knowledge of beer, wine, liquor, and cocktails
- Full availability, including nights and weekends
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Oversee and hands-on management of day-to-day operations of The Wren
- Manage the FOH and BOH teams, working on the floor to create a positive work environment, drive sales, motive the team, and create exceptional guest experiences
- Lead the team on hiring, training, coaching, and overall development of team members including orientation, performance reviews, and any necessary disciplinary action
- Work closely with the Event Manager to execute The Wren's events program and ensure exceptional guest experiences
- Manage administrative and financial responsibilities including payroll, onboarding, reporting, and day-to-day business operations
- Maintain quality and standards of The Wren's culture, food, drink, service, and atmosphere
- Foster a dynamic, fun, and inclusive culture
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Paid time off
- 401K with a generous company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee dining discounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Opportunities for career growth!
We look forward to hearing from you!
More detail about The Wren part of Sleeping Giant NY, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/17497-The-Wren
About the company
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Sleeping Giant NY is a family of independent gastropubs that have grown to become New York City's most beloved bars: Bua (East Village, est. 2004), Wilfie & Nell (West Village, est. 2008), Sweet Afton (Astoria, est. 2009), The Wren (Bowery, est. 2011), The Penrose (Upper East Side, est. 2012), The Bonnie (Astoria, est. 2014) and The Spaniard (West Village, est. 2017). We are proud to serve nearly a million customers each year, navigating the delicate balance between consistency, quality and high volume. Our bars have received accolades from publications such as The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Wall Street Journal and The New Yorker.