Company
the Chef Agency
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job type
Full-time
Salary
62K–70K a year
Posted
3 days ago
Via
Indeed
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Job description
a dynamic career opportunity for motivated and passionate hospitality professionals looking to grow and advance their careers. We are looking for someone who loves to dive right in, maintain high standards, and enjoys leading & motivating teams to take the restaurant to the next level. The ideal candidate is an industry professional who works well with a diverse group of employees and has a strong knowledge base with a passion for food & beverage.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proficiency with a major reservation platform (Resy)
- Strong knowledge base of beverages, specifically wines, spirits, & amaros.
- A passion for hospitality and elevating guest experiences
- A collaborative spirit who enjoys sharing their opinion
- High volume & fast paced experience
- Enjoys working as part of a large team
Pay: $62,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proficiency with a major reservation platform (Resy)
- Strong knowledge base of beverages, specifically wines, spirits, & amaros.
- A passion for hospitality and elevating guest experiences
- A collaborative spirit who enjoys sharing their opinion
- High volume & fast paced experience
- Enjoys working as part of a large team
Pay: $62,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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