Restaurant Manager

New Jersey; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dining discounts

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Rosa Mexicano in Hackensack, NJ seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager FOH to lead a high-energy service team with warmth and attention to detail. You’ll drive guest satisfaction, manage labor and scheduling, and partner with BOH to deliver a consistent guest experience across all shifts.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of restaurant management, solid financial basics, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of 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 FOH operations with hospitality focus.
• Drive sales through floor leadership, upselling culture, and local store marketing.
• Manage labor, scheduling, and budgeting to hit financial targets.
• Coach and develop front-of-house team and maintain brand standards.
• Ensure sanitation and safety standards are upheld across shifts.

Skills

Restaurant management

Financial acumen

Leadership

Communication

POS systems

Scheduling

Flexibility

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