Kitchen Manager / Culinary Manager

Top Dawg Tavern; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ZippyApp - Recruitment Marketing is looking for a dedicated restaurant manager for Top Dawg Tavern located in New York City. The ideal candidate will effectively lead a team of staff and ensure the smooth daily operations of the restaurant.

Experience in roles such as general manager, supervisor, or kitchen manager is highly desirable. The position offers a positive work environment and the chance to lead a talented team in a busy, family-friendly establishment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in restaurant management or supervisory roles.
• Ability to lead and maintain a positive work environment.
• Experience in overseeing daily restaurant operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of restaurant staff effectively.
• Oversee daily operations preparing the restaurant for service.
• Communicate clearly with staff and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Job description

Top Dawg Tavern is a family‑owned and operated, full‑service casual dining restaurant. Open 7 days a week, we offer lunch and dinner service, in a clean, family‑friendly relaxed atmosphere. Founded in 2013, we now have 6 locations around the southeast in Georgia, South Carolina and Florida.

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Effectively lead team of restaurant staff including servers, hosts, bartenders, and other front‑of‑house team members.
• Oversee daily operations and prepare restaurant for daily service.
• Lead and support all departments across the restaurant.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with all staff and leadership.
• Responsible for staff recruitment for designated departments.
• Maintain a positive work environment for all staff and departments to provide the best level of service for all customers.

Qualifications

• Prior experience is highly desirable in one of the following roles and brands: restaurant general manager, supervisor, shift lead, kitchen manager, or any other restaurant management functions at Top Dawg Tavern, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, Yard House, Tap 42, Lazy Dog, Cheesecake Factory, TGI Fridays, Longhorn, True Food Kitchen, Maggiano's, Chick‑fil‑A.