Operations Manager

TALLOW STEAKHOUSE LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallow Steakhouse LLC in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead all aspects of daily operations, guest relations, staff training, and financial oversight. You’ll drive excellence from the dining room to the kitchen, shaping a concept that blends culinary precision with approachable hospitality.

You’ll mentor the team, enforce high standards for food and beverage quality, and cultivate a positive, safe, and high-energy work environment in which every employee can

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management in upscale or fine dining.
• Strong understanding of financials, scheduling, and operational systems.
• Proven leadership and communication skills to motivate and coach teams.
• Deep appreciation for food, wine, and hospitality culture.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff training, guest relations, and service execution.
• Oversee financials, scheduling, and daily operations.
• Mentor team members and maintain high standards of quality and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Scheduling

Operational systems

Communication

Team coaching

Food & beverage

Job description

This role requires a balance of leadership and presence — hands-on when needed, strategic when required. From staff training and guest relations to financial oversight and service execution, you’ll be at the center of operations, setting the tone for excellence at every moment.

A Manager at Tallow Steakhouse is:

• Business Driver
• Curator of Experiences
• People Champion
• Master of their AOR

Tips to Succeed:

• Personally embrace & demonstrate an understanding of Tallow Brand DNA
• Focus on driving sales
• Adopt a guest-first mentality
• Maintain & encourage a positive and uplifting work environment
• Remain cool, calm, and collected under pressure
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment
• Develop strict standards by maintaining the integrity of food and beverage quality and continuously train, develop, and mentor team members

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ Years of Restaurant Management Experience in upscale or fine dining environments.
• Strong understanding of financials, scheduling, and operational systems.
• Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and coach teams.
• Deep appreciation for food, wine, and hospitality culture.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Join Tallow Steakhouse as part of the leadership team opening inside Shaver Food Hall, one of Midtown Manhattan’s most anticipated new dining destinations. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping a concept that combines culinary precision with approachable hospitality. At Tallow, every leader is also a mentor — cultivating teams, systems, and experiences that reflect timeless craftsmanship. This is an opportunity to build a legacy from the ground up in a space where every detail, from the first greeting to the final plate, reflects Our House and the artistry within it.

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