Front of House Leader – Upscale NYC Restaurant

Havana Central; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K plan

Competitive salary and bonuses

Discounts on meals and beverages

Paid vacation

Quality-of-life work schedule

Job summary

Havana Central in Times Square, NY is seeking an experienced Front of House Manager to lead a high-volume service team. You will supervise FOH staff, maintain guest relations, and ensure a vibrant dining room ambiance across shifts.

The role requires a 4-year degree and 2–5 years in a busy restaurant, with strong leadership, safety, and training skills. In-person, full-time position with competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation compliance.
• Cost and labor controls experience.
• Able to lead and develop FOH staff.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front-of-house operations on opening, mid, or closing shifts.
• Supervise FOH staff and staffing levels; manage guest relations and ambiance.
• Ensure food & beverage quality, safety, and pace of service.
• Staff scheduling, budgeting, and department accountability; develop staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff Supervision

MS Office

Training

Vaccination

Food Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree (4 Year Degree)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Havana Central in Times Square, NY is seeking an experienced Front of House Manager to lead a high-volume service team. You will supervise FOH staff, maintain guest relations, and ensure a vibrant dining room ambiance across shifts.

The role requires a 4-year degree and 2–5 years in a busy restaurant, with strong leadership, safety, and training skills. In-person, full-time position with competitive compensation and growth opportunities.