About Savory Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence. At Savory, we have a common thread that resonates through everything we do: PASSION! We are passionate about the creation of our menus, where our food comes from, and, most importantly, we’re passionate about our people and the hospitality we show to our clients, our vendors, and each other. Our rapid growth has prompted us to seek qualified individuals who will add a positive impact to our team and help shape the future of Savory.
About the role We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and driven General Manager to join the Savory Hospitality team at one of our business dining locations. Our business dining locations are one of our unique service offerings that offer the full Savory team member experience as well as the opportunity to work directly with our onsite client on a daily basis. Our ideal candidate will anticipate and address the needs of the company and our clientele with a heavy focus on hospitality, service, health and safety standards, and team management.
This role is a key addition to our growing team. Here are some examples of the primary responsibilities of our onsite General Manager:
Direct and oversee site production, activities, and personnel
Lead the onsite operation in developing short- and long-term goals, constantly evaluating and reporting on the progress of these goals to executive leadership
Implement and maintain client-established budget
Recruit, onboard, and establish ongoing training for the onsite front-of-house catering team
Serve as the onsite representative of Savory leadership, proactively providing solutions and escalating issues as necessary
Embody Savory’s core hospitality standards at every turn, externally with our guests and internally with teammates while maintaining a strong sense of professionalism
Communicate dynamically, both internally and externally with all levels of both organizations: upper management, associates, clients, and back-of-house culinary team
What we’re looking for At Savory, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a tight-knit team of passionate, innovative culinarians who strive to live our values every day: authenticity, curiosity, collaboration, solutions, and community.
Your experience should show us the following:
At least 5 years of management experience in a hospitality setting (catering, restaurant, hotel)
Proven experience in budget management, planning, and oversight
Success in delegating and prioritizing to maximize the operation’s efficiency
Strong computer skills, with an emphasis on Excel and Word. Restaurant365 and/or Flex Catering experience is a plus!
Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to train, manage, and supervise a diverse team
Effective problem-solving and mediation skills
Job requirements
NY Food Handler’s Certification, or willingness to obtain one within one month of hire
Standing and walking for the majority of daily working hours
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Willingness to work a flexible schedule daytime Monday – Friday and occasionally including nights, weekends, or holidays
In addition to a growth-focused, positive work environment, our talented team enjoys:
Competitive salary ($110,000.00 - $125,000.00), commensurate with experience
Company-sponsored medical plans, including health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and transit enrollment