Restaurant Manager

Rosa Mexicano; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Health benefits

Dining discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Rosa Mexicano in Hackensack, NJ seeks a Restaurant Manager FOH to lead hospitality, manage the store, and drive sales. You’ll coach the front-of-house team, uphold brand standards, and ensure guest satisfaction while balancing labor, costs, and controls.

Role requires at least 2+ years in restaurant management, strong financial acumen, and experience with POS systems. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive salary and growth opportunities within Rosa Mexicano.

Qualifications

• 2+ years restaurant management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant financials (labor %, COGS, PMIX, P&L basics).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Experience with POS & scheduling systems (Toast, Harri/7Shifts, Restaurant365 a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead with hospitality and set the tone for warm Latin hospitality.
• Own the business by driving sales, managing labor, and controlling costs.
• Build and develop FOH team through training and coaching.
• Execute with excellence by maintaining standards of service and safety.

Skills

Restaurant management

Financials knowledge

Communication

Leadership

POS systems

Tools

Toast

Harri/7Shifts

Restaurant365

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION '| RESTAURANT MANAGER FOH

. . Are you ready to lead where every shift feels like a celebration? At Rosa Mexicano, we blend the vibrant spirit of Mexico with elevated dining and unforgettable hospitality. We're looking for a passionate, driven Operations Manager who believes great restaurants are built on people, pride, and performance. This is more than a management job — it's your chance take ownership of your business, lead a team with heart, and deliver Warm Latin Hospitality while maximizing results. Bring your leadership, hospitality instinct, and entrepreneurial mindset — we'll provide the platform and tools.. .

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US

• A culture rooted in Passion, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Excellence.


• Real ownership mentality — lead your restaurant like it's your own.


• Strong bonus potential tied to sales, guest experience, and profitability.


• Dining discounts for you (and your favorite people!).


• Health & commuter benefits.


• Career growth across our Rosa Mexicano family.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead With Hospitality

• Create regular guests — you are the tone-setter for Warm Latin Hospitality.


• Coach your team to anticipate guest needs and create unforgettable moments.


• Handle guest feedback with care, urgency, and grace.


• Ensure our brand story — from Chef Josefina Howard's legacy to our tableside guacamole — is alive in every shift.

Own Your Business

• Drive sales through smart floor leadership, upselling culture, and local store marketing.


• Manage labor, scheduling, and productivity to hit financial targets.


• Monitor PMIX, check averages, and guest counts to grow revenue.


• Control costs while protecting quality.

Build & Develop Your Team

• Recruit, hire, and train FOH team members with RM standards.


• Lead inspiring pre-shifts and ongoing training.


• Coach Salesmanship daily.


• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and celebration.


• Recognize great performance — because appreciation drives retention.

Execute With Excellence

• Maintain service steps, sanitation standards, and DOH compliance.


• Ensure clean, organized dining rooms and bars — never walk past a napkin.


• Communicate constantly with BOH and bar teams.


• Protect brand standards for food, beverage, and presentation.


• Lead responsible alcohol service.

Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years restaurant management experience preferred.


• Strong knowledge of restaurant financials (labor %, COGS, PMIX, P&L basics).


• Excellent communication and leadership skills.


• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.


• Experience with POS & scheduling systems (Toast, Harri/7Shifts, Restaurant365 a plus).


• Flexible schedule — evenings, weekends, holidays.


• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods.


• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.


• Comfortable working in both dining room and bar environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance bonus.


• Health, dental, vision options.


• Paid time off.


• Dining discounts.


• Career growth opportunities across Rosa Mexicano

Experience: Required

Employment: Full-time

Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 yearly

About Rosa Mexicano: Browse our open career opportunities here. As a growing and dynamic restaurant group, we are always looking for people who share our passion for hospitality to join our team. At Rosa Mexicano, we are dedicated to the uncompromising quality of food, service, and profit while taking care of our guests and staff. Our mission is to create friendly, service-oriented restaurants where we exceed our guests’ expectations at every turn.