Dining Room Manager

Ad Hoc, Thomas Keller's casual dining restaurant in Yountville, CA is in search of a Dining Room Manager. We are seeking an enthusiastic leader who is passionate about food and wine to join our team. Ad hoc offers a unique dining experience with a daily changing four (4) course menu, served family style. The environment is warm, inviting and a comfortable respite conjuring memories of treasured meals at home. 

Qualified candidates will have 2 -5 years of management experience in a similar or chef driven environment. We require a strong desire for knowledge, a profound interest in food and wine along with a drive to set new standards in the profession.

We are committed to sourcing the finest ingredients, creating a product that exceeds our high standards and delivering exceptional service to our guests. We are seeking individuals with a proven understanding of the hospitality profession as well as those who understand the importance of working as a team.

Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of  2 years of previous experience in a similar role. Qualified candidates will be able to consistently promote and demonstrate positive guest relations and must have a strong interest in food and wine. The role will involve:

• Guest Experience Mastery: Anticipating needs, curating personalized experiences, and ensuring each guest feels welcomed and valued.
• Service Execution: Overseeing dining room flow and coordinating with the Dining and Culinary leadership team.
• Reservation & Seating Strategy: Managing VIP guests, special occasions, and dining room logistics to optimize service and ambiance.
• Team Leadership: Oversee and coordinate the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve stated   objectives   in sales, costs, employee retention, guest services and satisfaction, food quality,   cleanliness   and sanitation. 

If you are a hospitality professional with an innate ability to connect with guests, we invite you to apply. 

Chef Keller’s collection of restaurants is founded on a culture of mentorship and provides a solid foundation of skills to support the culinary profession. We are proud to offer:

• 401K with no waiting periods and the opportunity to receive up to 4.0% of your salary as matching contributions
• Competitive health insurance options, with employer contributions toward your premium based on the plan you choose
• 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 advancement
• Daily family meal
• Scholarship programs
• Peer mentorship program
• Employee discounts at Chef Thomas Keller’s casual properties
• Gym membership discount

Who we are: 

With more than 10 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, and RO 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 kitchens—symbols 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/careers

We 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.