General Manager
Little Water - Philadelphia, PA
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General Manager / Wine Director The perfect candidate should share a vision for a sustainable, locally sourced concept that evokes warmth and hospitality. It’s crucial that or GM is constantly maintaining and strengthening our ethos while showcasing their own passion and philosophy through service and hospitality. The GM reports directly to ownership and works in tandem with the Executive Chef to create an environment that elevates the guest’s experience and empowers the staff. This person is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the restaurant, working closely with the Executive Chef and Bar Operations Manager. They are responsible for training and enforcing all steps of service, managing labor, upholding all standards, controlling inventories, reservations, guest relations, office administration duties, vendor communications and lastly, the wine program. They ensure that operational standards are met regarding sanitation codes and laws, food storage and over all waste. Responsibilities Daily updates of the menus, website and the POS system Driving revenue through all aspects of the sale of food and beverage Booking and managing all special functions, dinners and events Building a team through interviews, hiring, performance reviews and disciplinary action Running event-specific menus for occasions such as banquets and catered events Collaborating on marketing, administrative, product-related, and financial decisions Managing labor and wine inventory through weekly inventory reports Staying on your feet for a majority of the workday, as well as being expected to do moderate to heavy lifting Able to work with a variety of staff members in a fast-paced environment. Must be excellent communicators with the ability to multitask and think quickly when under pressure. Creating, maintaining and training of entire wine program Developing and preserving relationships with beverage reps and their companies Upholding the entire staff to all health code regulations and state regulations
Created: 2025-10-03