General Manager

Washington, DC
Full Time
Lunara DC
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Lunara is seriously fun Italian. It’s where Chef Michael Mina plays with fresh flavors, his team plays the role of gracious dinner party hosts, and guests are invited to play with their food. Here, dress codes are off the table and shared bottles of wine are on it. Spontaneity thrives and creativity reigns. Every night is treated as a fresh canvas, and every person who walks through our doors adds a little color. Lunara is the Italian dinner party you never want to miss.

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 our guests and our staff. You will lead all front of house operations, providing insight and guidance to every member of the team, working closely with the assistant general manager and corporate operations teams to further the success of the restaurant. You have exceptional financial acumen, expertise in service, an impeccable eye for detail, a high level of professionalism, and can execute the standards of a 2-star Michelin establishment. You have a proven track record of driving revenue, increasing team member 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
    • Have a strong eye towards development both personal and for your team
  • Professional Attributes
    • Experience with various industry specific software; Micros, Toast, open Table, Seven Rooms, Avero and others
    • Adept at team building across both back and front of house
    • Adaptability in both your leadership style and your business approach
    • Advanced knowledge of Food and Wine. Level 1 Somm certification a big+
    • Desire to teach and mentor both your staff and interns
  • Basic Qualifications
    • 5-7 years’ 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
    • Have the stamina to work in excess of 40 hours per week

The Mina Group and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers dedicated to non-discrimination in employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of AB 1008, California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all other local, state and federal laws.
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