Job description

Lucas Confectionery is a 100-seat wine bar featuring unique wines by the glass or bottle; along with craft beer, artisan coffee, cheeses, charcuterie, small plates, and desserts.

We are located in Troy, New York, a small city just north of the Hudson Valley, centrally located in New York's Capital Region. The venue is a tribute to our city's role in the Industrial era, as the rustic / industrial interior showcases steel, wood, masonry, and architectural elements reclaimed from Troy.

Lucas Confectionery and Troy were recently featured in the NY Daily News, in an article highlighting the urban renovations that are sparking excitement in our downtown.

As Troy continues to grow, so has the Confectionery, adding a garden with a retractable roof, a specialty foods shop / neighborhood market, and a casual fine dining establishment (in process).

We are currently seeking a front of house & hospitality manager to improve the operation and help grow the business.

Ideal prospects will: 

• Have a knowledge of and passion for wine, beer, cheese, and food
• Have 2 plus years working in a fast paced restaurant environment.  (Those with strong management or leadership experience in other fields will also be considered)
• Possess strong critical thinking skills and follow-through on ideas
• Be able to multi-task while remaining calm and positive 
• Desire professional growth
• Demonstrate detail-oriented skills
• Be service and hospitality oriented   

Job responsibilities include:

• Maintaining a professional and positive work environment 
• Providing positive and constructive feedback to staff, administering bi-annual employee reviews
• Working late nights and weekends 
• Partnering with the owners to maintain a hospitality and service focused restaurant
• Managing up to 20 front of the house staff (part and full-time
• Coordinating with events manager to ensure all events are successfully fulfilled and that guests have the experience they expect, plus more
• Developing and leading staff service trainings
• Conducting inventory for front of house needs (flatware, disposables)
• Scheduling front of the house staff
• Working closely with executive chef and bar manager to convey menu updates to front of house staff
• Maintaining high expectations for oneself and the entire staff   

This role is for someone who enjoys working in hospitality, and specifically the restaurant industry. 

If you thrive while working hard in a high-energy environment with a focus on service, please apply.

Compensation

this position is: salaried

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline