Fine Dining Restaurant Manager

Union Square Hospitality Group; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus potential

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Matched 401(k) plan

Life insurance and wellness programs

Employee relief fund

Annual dining credit

Dining discount 51% across USHG

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Learning and mentorship opportunities

Job summary

The Modern, a Michelin-starred contemporary American restaurant in the Museum of Modern Art, is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead service excellence in a dynamic dining environment in New York City. You will collaborate with leadership to uphold Enlightened Hospitality and guide a high-performing team across dining room operations.

Responsibilities include maintaining service standards, coordinating with kitchen and beverage teams, and driving growth and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years dining room experience in hospitality & fine dining; management experience preferred
• Tasting menu experience is highly preferred
• Excellent food and beverage knowledge
• English fluency; Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a culture of Enlightened Hospitality for all stakeholders; support business objectives and growth
• Maintain excellence and cleanliness of the dining room and ensure staff are familiar with CGS
• Maintain positive working relationships with kitchen leaders and line staff; ensure effective communication
• Provide ongoing support to service staff and participate in the service cycle
• Collaborate with beverage management to conduct and reconcile month-end inventory
• Ensure HR practices and disciplinary procedures are followed where necessary
• Oversee payroll processes to be accurate and timely
• Ensure compliance with DOL and Health Department regulations
• Provide feedback and guidance to foster growth and development
• Identify internal and external opportunities to grow the team
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support goals

Skills

Dining room management

Fine dining

Tasting menu experience

English fluency

Spanish preferred

Food & beverage knowledge

Education/mentorship

Microsoft Office

Education

Hospitality-related bachelor's or certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Modern
9 W 53rd St
New York, NY 10019, USA

Description

The Modern is a Michelin-starred contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art. The restaurant features refined, unexpectedly playful dishes that highlight exceptional ingredients and seasonality in two distinct culinary experiences: a bold prix fixe menu in the dining room and an à la carte menu in the lively Bar Room. An extensive selection of wines showcases exceptional diversity and value in both classic and emerging regions.

The Modern holds two Michelin stars, a Three Star review in the New York Times, four James Beard Awards, and the Grand Award from Wine Spectator.

Who you are:

The Fine Dining Restaurant Manager, in collaboration with the leadership teams, will set communicate standards and practices for the restaurant to ensure a high performing and fulfilled team. They work closely with the management teams to drive service each day and inspire team members to work together and hold one another accountable to the standards set. They educate and support the service team to create the best dining experience for all guests and the best work environment and experience for all employees.

What you’ll do:

• Cultivate a culture of Enlightened Hospitality for all stakeholders that supports our business objectives and growth
• Maintain excellence and cleanliness of the dining room, ensuring that appropriate physical inventory is always available to employees and guests and that all staff is properly acquainted with appropriate CGS as it pertains to the cycle of service
• Maintain positive working relationships with kitchen leaders and line staff throughout service periods, ensuring effective and timely communication
• Continuously provide support to all service staff and actively participate in the cycle of service as needed
• Work with beverage management to conduct, reconcile and submit month end beverage inventory
• Remain current and compliant with the correct HR practices and policies, holding employees accountable to all standards and practices, evaluating and/or following disciplinary procedure when necessary
• Ensure that the Payroll process is completed accurately, on time and according to business/accounting procedures
• Ensure DOL/Health Department compliance as it pertains to the operation
• Provides feedback and guidance with excellence and hospitality in mind, ensuring that all team members have a pathway for growth and development
• Consistently looks for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed and other duties as assigned to support team objectives and operational success

What we need from you:

• 2+ yearsdining roomexperience in hospitality & finedining, management experience preferred
• Tasting menu experience is highly preferred
• Excellent food and beverage knowledge
• Strong passion for and skill in education
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree or Certification in Hospitality-related field or equivalent expertise gained from time on the job
• English fluency and Spanish preferred

What you’ll get from us:

At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Restaurant Manager, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and bonus potential: Annual compensation of $70,000 - $80,000 plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus, with consideration for your experience and impact
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work
• Investing in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings
• Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services.
• Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship
• Dining Credit : An annual dining credit to enjoy exceptional meals and experiences at any of our restaurants
• Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones
• Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking
• Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality.

Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice

Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.

• We play to win with humble swagger.Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong
• Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dotsto build uplifting experiences and relationships
• Center the salt shakerwith an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most
• Write a great next chapter.The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled
• Bring a charitable assumptionand err on the side of generosity
• Leave our campsite better than we found it;always responsible for the impact of our wake

*The above represents the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

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