The Grange’s story began in 1971, with the opening of the Golden Sheaf Natural Foods Market, Providence’s first full-service organic/natural foods market and café. For almost twenty years, the market served as a center where the community could learn about healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. We had classrooms upstairs from the market and café, and presented workshops and classes by locally and nationally recognized educators. We sponsored seminars on nutrition, vegetarian cooking, and herbal healing, and the Golden Sheaf became a resource for education, healing, and connection. The market closed in the fall of 1990.

In 1996, we opened the Garden Grille vegetarian restaurant. We started initially as a fast-food concept, and eventually grew into what the Grille has become today—one of New England’s premier destinations for vegetarian dining. Again, we found that common thread, which we think of as a community drawn together by a need for alternative, healthier choices in cooking and eating.

In 2010, we opened the Wildflour Vegan Bakery, Café and Juice Bar next door to the Garden Grille. At Wildflour, we were proud to present the area’s first full-scale vegan bakery. With our fresh juice and coffee bar, Wildflour has expanded the choices we are able to offer this community of patrons, nurturing and enhancing their journey toward a healthier lifestyle.

The Grange is the newest chapter of our story. Our intent, once again, is to expand the array of choices available to this community as they move toward a mostly plant-based diet and a more wholesome way of living. Under the leadership of Chef Jon Dille, the Grange is all about elevating diners’ perceptions and experience of vegetables. The emphasis is on seasonal, organic produce from local farms. In addition to our menu we have created an inspired craft cocktail and bar menu, all served in a 100% repurposed interior.

The Grange has been serving vegetarian fare on the West side of Providence since 2013. Our delicious, innovative and locally sourced plant based dishes have garnered a devoted, loyal fan base.

Now is your chance to join us in leading our amazing team. We are currently seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager who is looking for a community oriented company to grow their career.

As the Restaurant Manager you are responsible to manage and direct the daily operations of the restaurant including:

• Selection, development and performance management of FOH employees.
• Day-to-day operational and financial activities to optimize profits and ensure that guests have an exceptional dining experience. 
• Coordinate FOH operations alongside executive chef and BOH to achieve a seamless dining experience for guests while meeting all set financial and operational goals.

Requirements:

Required Education, Training, Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, preferred in hotel and restaurant management or related field. A combination of practical experience and education will be considered as an alternative.
• Minimum of 1 year of directly related restaurant management experience in a casual or fine dining restaurant that includes personnel management and operational experience.
• ServSafe Food Certification
• Working knowledge in the following dimensions of restaurant functions: daily cash handling, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports.
• Experience in restaurant point-of-service (POS) systems. Experience with Toast POS a plus.
• Knowledge of state alcohol serving regulations. Tips certification.

Core Skills, Competencies, and Characteristics

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and exceptional consciousness of non-verbal language.
• High level of active listening skills and strong guest service skills which includes the ability to resolve guest issues/complaints with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills to ensure a quick response to guest needs.
• Effective problem solving skills to detect changes in circumstances or events.
• Professional and courteous demeanor.
• Positive team and motivational skills.
• Aptitude for accurate mathematical calculations as it relates to money handling, inventory and related supplies.
• Exceptional personal hygiene and positive representation of the organization to employees, guests and vendors.
• Fluent in English speaking, writing and understanding.

Competitive salary, Medical and Dental Insurance, IRA retirement plan with company match and a really great team to work with!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.