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Mina Group

General Manager - Restaurant Excellence Team

Mina Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Overview

Michelin Starred Celebrity Chef Michael Mina is seeking an experienced, travel-focused General Manager for Mina Group’s growing restaurant empire. Mina Group is an industry-leading hospitality group led by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina. We manage more than 40 concepts across the US, partnering with industry leaders including Four Seasons, MGM hotels, JW Marriott, and Regent Hotels. Our goal is to elevate hospitality by delivering one-of-a-kind memories to our guests. We recruit and develop leaders who share our obsession with hospitality and embrace our values of empathy, adaptability, and selflessness.

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting with management coverage at all restaurants where there is a shortage of management or during management transitions. Coordinates, supervises, trains, and assists in all operational areas during new restaurant openings and at existing Mina Group restaurants.

Relocation

Applicants must be open to relocation.

Our Ideal Candidate is:

A detail-oriented hospitality leader who will be a hands-on mentor in the dining room with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and create an amazing experience for both guests and staff. You will lead all front-of-house operations, providing insight and guidance to every team member, working closely with the assistant general manager and corporate operations teams to further the restaurant’s success. You have exceptional financial acumen, expertise in service, impeccable attention to detail, a high level of professionalism, and you can execute the standards of a 2-star Michelin establishment. You have a proven track record of driving revenue, increasing team engagement and retention, and developing and implementing systems.

What you bring to the table

Personal Attributes

Exceptional communication and organizational skills

Gracious spirit of hospitality

Intellectual curiosity and emotional maturity

Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of food and service education

Ability to work clean, organized, and lead a team

Strong focus on personal and team development

Professional Attributes

Experience with industry software (Micros, Toast, OpenTable, Seven Rooms, Avero, and others)

Adept at team building across both back and front of house

Adaptability in leadership style and business approach

Advanced knowledge of Food and Wine; Level 1 Somm certification is a plus

Desire to teach and mentor staff and interns

Basic Qualifications

5–7 years of experience in a fine dining high-volume restaurant, with at least 4 years in a leadership role

Hospitality degree preferred

Knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols

Working knowledge of HR practices and labor laws

Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds

Stamina to work more than 40 hours per week

Travel

There will be extensive travel required to perform the essential job functions. Travel requirements will be at Mina Group’s discretion. This includes travel to certain restaurants for extended periods of time to assist with manager coverage during transitions and during restaurant openings.

Timeframe and Initiative

The Restaurant Excellence Team (REX) provides leadership candidates the opportunity to be fully trained in Mina Group standard operating procedures, systems, and concepts through assignments at multiple locations with the goal of taking a leadership position at a Mina Group restaurant in a full-time capacity. Depending on development and vacancies, leaders are expected to assume a full-time position at one of our outlets within 12–18 months from hire date.

Salary

Salary for this role is $90,000–$100,000 moving to $110,000–$130,000 after relocating to a portfolio property.

Equal Opportunity

Mina Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, and experiences and will consider candidates with criminal histories in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws. Mina Group offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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