Dining Room Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Geja’s Café, Chicago’s iconic fondue restaurant is currently accepting resumes for a Dining Room Manager position. We are seeking an individual who has previous high volume, fine dining management experience. The ideal candidate must have excellent knowledge of front of house responsibilities along with exceptional guest relation skills, cost controls and scheduling.

Geja's Café was established in 1965 as Chicago's first wine bar. In 1971 we moved to our current location and have grown into Chicago's Most Romantic Restaurant featuring fondue dining, fine wines and live classical flamenco music.

We offer a competitive salary, vacation, health and dental insurance and a profit sharing plan.

Requirements:

Guest-oriented and service-minded

Honest and sincere with a welcoming personality

1+ years of fine dining management experience

Exceptionally detail-oriented

Working knowledge of OpenTable

Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient shifts

Able to work nights and weekends

Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate

Allergen Certificate

Oversee staffing responsibilities, which includes overseeing hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating

Food, Wine and Liquor knowledge and cost controls

Working knowledge of computer software programs (MS Office, POS)

Strong communication and leadership skills

Up to date with food and beverages trends and best practices

Strong appreciation for wine

Geja’s Café planted its roots in 1965 in the neighborhood of Old Town as Chicago’s first wine bar.
In 1971 we moved to our current location in Lincoln Park and transitioned to a menu consisting of Fondue, Fine Wines and Live Classical Flamenco.
Geja’s has been the site of 160,000 first dates and 19,000 engagements and diners have enjoyed over 400 tons of cheese fondue and over 1,000,000 bottles of wine.

Company Description

Geja’s Café planted its roots in 1965 in the neighborhood of Old Town as Chicago’s first wine bar. \r\nIn 1971 we moved to our current location in Lincoln Park and transitioned to a menu consisting of Fondue, Fine Wines and Live Classical Flamenco.\r\nGeja’s has been the site of 160,000 first dates and 19,000 engagements and diners have enjoyed over 400 tons of cheese fondue and over 1,000,000 bottles of wine.