Restaurant/FOH Manager

J. Alexander's is a publicly owned corporation whose stock trades on the American Stock Exchange (symbol JAX). The Company was formed in 1971 as Volunteer Capital Corporation. The founders were three local Nashville businessmen, Jack C. Massey, Earl Beasley, Jr. and John Neff. Mr. Massey was the Company's principal shareholder and he served as Chairman until his death in 1990.

VISION
Our company vision is accomplished through the efforts of great people – people who possess an unwavering resolve to produce the highest quality food possible at a level of service that exceeds all others.

J. Alexander’s leaders are hospitable, intense and professional. An attention to the minutiae is a must as the smallest detail is a building block for seamless service and impeccable food. Our uncompromising standards keep us improving and growing.

Those who lead in the restaurant industry must also possess a sense of sincerity. This characteristic is a defining attribute of a “guest service” leader.

The vision of J. Alexander’s is to be the best high-quality service and food provider in our segment of the industry. We do not take any shortcuts in product preparation. Providing our guests outstanding professional service, quality food and great value is our objective. Every organization must have a reason to exist and be successful in the marketplace. This objective is our reason.

COACHING
We’ve replaced the concept of “manager” with “coach” in our restaurants. This philosophy was adopted the first day of our first restaurant.

The culture of coaching has made J. Alexander’s strong and developmentally focused. As a coach never accepts a plateau performance from a player, so is the J. Alexander’s leader with front-line employees. Our culinary and service employees (champions) deliver on the front-line. The development of our employees is a first priority at all times. The execution of the company vision will happen consistently when employees are trained, equipped and believe in the vision. Great coaches thrive on building the team. As it has been said of leadership, “The higher you go up, the more reliant you are upon others.” J. Alexander’s coaches understand that a stellar food and service organization must be a true training and development organization. This is what we are.

Our leaders must also be chef-driven since the restaurants employ skilled culinary teams trained to execute from-scratch products in high volume. This does not mean that everyone joining J. Alexander’s must have prior kitchen management experience, but it does imply that anyone joining the company must possess a sincere interest in learning culinary operations. This applies to all coaches – front and back of house.

We are committed to serving the finest American cuisine. No compromise.

LEADERSHIP INTEREST
Once again, the vision of J. Alexander’s is simply to be the best high-quality service and food provider in our segment of the industry. We do not take any shortcuts in product preparation. Providing our guests outstanding professional service, quality food and great value is our objective.

More than just a set of words, this objective reflects what we are truly passionate about at J. Alexander’s. If these ideals and values match your food and service aspirations, please submit your resume.
REQUIREMENTS
Full-service, restaurant management experience is a requirement for consideration. A college degree or culinary degree is preferred. Relocation flexibility will contribute to the success of a J. Alexander’s leader.