Company description
By drawing inspiration from the flavors and traditions of celebrated global cuisines and delivering unparalleled food and hospitality experiences, the ecco/project gets more produce, meat, fish, and shellfish directly from regenerative farms and food producers onto guests’ plates, and more dollars into farmers’ pockets.
The company was born out of chef-restaurateur Spike Gjerde’s trailblazing approach developed at Woodberry Kitchen. There, Gjerde became the only chef in Baltimore’s history to take home a James Beard Award for “Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic.” Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema has called Woodberry Kitchen “the Chez Panisse of our region.”
ecco now includes La Jetée in the Canopy Hotel, Bar Dalí, and Cafe Terracotta at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Next year, our company will grow to include an ambitious Italian market, a university cafe, and more. We prioritize deliciousness alongside environmental and community impact. We measure our success as a company in dollars returned to growers.
Job description
Bar Dalí is a lively Spanish tapas bar in the heart of Mount Vernon, from the ecco/project team behind Woodberry Kitchen, La Jetée, and Cafe Terracotta.
We are searching for the right individual to animate the restaurant's front of house and daily operations, by leading a team of service professionals, managing nightly service, and creating exceptional experiences for guests.
The General Manager is responsible for financial performance of the restaurant, including growing sales, cost management, and profitability.
Responsibilities:
• Hire, train, and retain the best front of house team in Baltimore. Create an environment filled with education about service, food, wine, local food, and Spanish cuisine.
• Drive nightly service by being a management presence on the floor, creating special touches and moments for guests.
• Manage beverage program including oversight of a Bar Manager's contributions, liquor ordering, and an evolving variety of seasonal offerings that satisfy demand and drive profitability.
• Manage our space as a well functioning place to dine and work. Perform ongoing work including cleaning, repairs, and improvements. Ensure back of house spaces follow established organizational procedures.
• Complete administrative duties related to management including prepping for and leading management meetings weekly, developing and maintaining strong restaurant systems, and managing cash and POS.
Qualifications:
• At least two years in a management role, preference for full service restaurant.
Compensation
this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $70,000.00 - $75,000.00
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Deadline
December 31, 2026