Restaurant Manager

Gracious Hospitality Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as a Restaurant Manager at COQODAQ, our new fried chicken concept in New York City. You will oversee daily operations, staff management, and ensure exceptional customer experiences while maintaining compliance with health standards. This dynamic role is perfect for passionate leaders committed to delivering excellence in service.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account

Commuter Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee Recognition Awards

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Ability to read, speak, and understand English.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of local Department of Health standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily restaurant administration and compliance.
• Manage hourly employees and oversee service operations.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relationships.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Management

Tools

Restaurant Management Software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

A new concept from Michelin-starred COTE Korean Steakhouse, unveiling its highly anticipated opening: COQODAQ, our new fried chicken concept, which is just two blocks from our COTE NYC location.

Gracious Hospitality Management is first and foremost an outstanding hospitality company that conceptualizes Michelin-starred and James Beard nominated restaurants. We focus on both passion and profitability. We are professionals committed to ensuring exceptional hospitality and service to our customers. GHM has been honored with receiving a Michelin star eight years in a row for its restaurants Piora, Cote Korean Steakhouse & COTE Miami.

We follow a simple mantra: + + + =

Job Summary:

The Restaurant Manager is a dynamic hospitality professional responsible for daily restaurant administration, maintaining facilities and DOH compliance, building & supporting excellent team morale and accountability, building customer relations and problem solving, and supporting the General Manager in all facets of the restaurant’s day to day operations and financial goals. They collaborate with all culinary and front of house departments to run the restaurant harmoniously in an efficient and cost-effective manner. They inspire team members to perform at their highest potential and drive great customer experiences in service nightly.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Hospitality:

• Promotes the core values and culture of COQODAQ, including but not limited to excellence in food and beverage, service, and hospitality.
• Liaises between the FOH and culinary team during service.
• Provides and oversees the service for all VIP customers when on property.
• Develops positive customer relationships and addresses customer service needs. Responds to customer feedback as needed.
  
  

Operations:

• Oversees daily restaurant administration including payroll, opening/closing administration, service floor plans, daily walkthroughs, etc.
• Manages hourly employees in their daily responsibilities at COQODAQ, providing clear, effective direction.
• Creates systems of accountability and provides consistent feedback, coaching, and disciplinary action as needed.
• Performs all back office POS functions including employee profile and menu creation.
• Plans, executes and communicates all promotions and company information effectively and efficiently.
• Conducts Department of Health (“DOH”) walk-throughs multiple times per day when on duty to ensure DOH compliance; Address all DOH violations immediately.
• Promotes and practices safe work habits, identifies and resolves potential safety hazards; Documents accidents, conducts initial investigation and determination of root cause of safety incidents in the interest of maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ensures that all team members are educated on our products and services.
• Ensures that all COQODAQ drink and food recipes and procedures are followed, maintaining the highest quality and consistent product standards.
• Participates in community events and helps to ensure corporate social responsibility goals of the company are met.
  
  

Staff Management:

• Hire, train, supervise, manage, coach, counsel, and evaluate FOH hourly employees. Develops and inspires the team.
• Acts as role model for outstanding service; continuously works to elevate service standards, and personally embodies hospitality in daily actions.
• Consistently monitors, coaches and encourages management team and hourly service employees to meet Company’s service standards.
• Resolves team member or customer conflicts consistent with COQODAQ’s complaint handling guidelines.
• Builds morale and team spirit by fostering a work environment where team members’ input is encouraged.
• Responsible for training new employees as assigned.
  
  

Standards:

• Display knowledge of COQODAQ brand, culture, and product.
• Demonstrate the Company’s core values of people, learning, culture, relationships, sustainability and stewardship.
• Maintain professional and respectful behavior when in contact with customers, management, and teammates.
• Present a polished personal appearance, adhering to company grooming standards outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in handbooks, manuals, and other company documents.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings, training sessions, and continuing education activities.
• Take care of all company property.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to read, speak, understand, follow written directions, and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be reachable by email and able to communicate via phone as well.
• Communicates information effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possesses a positive, results-oriented, team-player mentality.
• Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities well and maintain professionalism and composure under pressure and in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to under pressure and maintain professionalism when working under stress.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and local Department of Health standards.
• Food Handler’s Certification or the ability to obtain in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations and/or Company policy.
• Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required). We will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs.
• Familiarity with restaurant management software such as point of sales, reservations management, inventory management, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics and supervisory skills, which inspire team members to meet and exceed standards.
• Ability to effectively train others.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers.
• Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with all third-party vendors.
• Degree in Hospitality, Culinary Management, or similar subject preferred.
• Ability to execute steps of service in adherence with company policy.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
• Certification for responsible alcohol service or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  
  

New York State’s Pay Transparency Law requires employers to include a range of pay forall advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunities.

New York Pay Range: $80,000 USD - $90,000 USD

Benefits (with variation for full-time/part-time employment):

• Structured, generous compensation for all positions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Referral Bonus Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Paid Time Off
  
  

COQODAQ fully complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Industries

  Real Estate, Financial Services, and Capital Markets

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