FIG & OLIVE
George Gligor has over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, currently serving as General Manager at Fig & Olive since March 2012, where responsibilities include motivating staff, managing inventory, and upholding quality standards. Prior experience includes roles as a Customer Service Specialist and Restaurant Floor Manager for the New York Yankees from March 2018 to October 2023, as well as Team Captain at Tao Group Hospitality from June 2020 to December 2021. George has also held the position of Food and Beverage Manager with Princess Cruises from March 2004 to November 2011, focusing on sales management and team performance enhancement. George holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest (1999-2004) and completed additional studies at Pace University between 2016 and 2017.
FIG & OLIVE
FIG & OLIVE is about passion for the best olive oils, flavors and cuisine from the Riviera & Coastal regions of the South of France, Italy and Spain. Our large variety of extra virgin olive oils was selected to be paired with each dish and to be offered for tasting at the beginning of each meal. With fresh, seasonal ingredients and simple preparation, our cuisine exudes the genuine taste of food, from a ripe heirloom tomato, a leaf of aromatic basil, to a fresh grilled fish finished with lemon, rosemary, thyme and olive oil-simplicity, healthiness and refined flavors at their best. Mougins, France has been the inspiration for FIG & OLIVE. Our cuisine is based on genuine ingredients and a respect of flavors. Mougins is also referred to as the birthplace of the "Cuisine of the Sun." FIG & OLIVE'S elegant and warm design with limestone stucco walls, terra-cotta colored ceiling, and green rosemary and olive trees exude the essence of the Mediterranean. FIG & OLIVE is actively seeking exceptional and highly qualified candidates to join our growing team in the following locations Chicago, IL, Newport Beach, CA, New York City, Westchester, NY, West Hollywood, CA, and Washington D.C. We firmly believe that in order to create a rewarding experience for our guests, we must select individuals willing to deliver the finest service imaginable. To create a successful hospitality team, we seek individuals who can personally follow the five key points of our value system: Enthusiasm, Desire, Integrity, Excellence, and Hospitality. At FIG & OLIVE, we pride ourselves on developing motivated and passionate individuals in the areas of restaurant front and back of the house, finance, human resources, sales and marketing and corporate management positions. If our brand and culture aligns with your career aspirations, we invite you to search our current exciting job opportunities.