General Manager of Restaurants & Bars - Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Waldorf Astoria is looking for a General Manager of Restaurants & Bars to join the team in Chicago's Gold Coast! This is an exciting time to join the team as the hotel is going through a full renovation to include the re-concepting of the food and beverage outlets.

This Forbes 4-Star property located in downtown Chicago has a Parisian-style charm with 318 rooms, 8,500 square feet of banquet space, and and 4 food and beverage outlets. This includes a restaurant, 2 bars, and in-room dining.

In this role, you will oversee the 3-meal restaurant, Brass Tack, managing a team of 30 (including 3 managers) and reporting directly to the Director of Food & Beverage. The restaurant offers traditional brasserie fare with a tip of its hat to Chicago with the warmth, hospitality and dining sensibilities synonymous with the Midwest.?

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader with a talent for training and developing others and the ability to drive the operation forward through innovation and creating memorable experiences. A seasoned leader with a background in upscale restaurants and excellent wine knowledge is required. Prior experience managing a union staff and working in a luxury hotel are a plus.

Interested? Submit an application through the link below. Questions? Email me directly at [email protected].

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