Restaurant Manager

GoodwinRecruiting; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive base salary

Quarterly bonus

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Pre-tax savings program

Comprehensive benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

GoodwinRecruiting is seeking a passionate Restaurant Manager for a flagship Upper West Side location in New York City. You will lead daily front-of-house operations in a high-volume environment and focus on delivering an exceptional guest experience with a culture of hospitality.

You will mentor hourly staff and managers, manage labor-efficient schedules, and partner with culinary and events teams to ensure flawless execution.

Formación

• Experience in high-volume, full-service restaurant environments.
• Proven ability to lead large teams in fast-paced operations.
• Experience managing labor, scheduling, and operational controls.
• Background in catering and private events is highly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily front-of-house operations in a very high-volume environment.
• Drive guest experience and foster hospitality culture.
• Mentor hourly team members and managers.
• Write and manage labor-efficient schedules.
• Monitor labor controls, staffing levels, and operational efficiencies.
• Partner with culinary and events teams for flawless execution.
• Support private dining, catering, and large-events operations.
• Maintain service standards and operational consistency.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and manage performance.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Hospitality

People development

Staff management

Operations

Herramientas

Toast

Restaurant365

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Restaurant Manager to join a high-volume, hospitality-driven restaurant group for one of its flagship Upper West Side locations. This is a confidential search for an iconic, established restaurant generating approximately $25 million in annual sales volume.

This role is ideal for a hospitality leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands the importance of guest experience, and has a proven track record leading large teams while maintaining operational excellence.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Leading daily front-of-house restaurant operations in a very high-volume environment
• Driving an exceptional guest experience and creating a culture centered around hospitality
• Developing, mentoring, and coaching hourly team members and managers
• Writing and managing labor-efficient schedules
• Monitoring labor controls, staffing levels, and operational efficiencies
• Partnering with culinary and events teams to ensure flawless execution
• Supporting private dining, catering, and large-scale event operations
• Upholding service standards, systems, and operational consistency
• Assisting with recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance management
• Maintaining strong communication between FOH and BOH leadership teams

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in high-volume, full-service restaurant environments
• Strong leadership presence with a passion for hospitality and people development
• Proven ability to lead large teams in fast-paced operations
• Experience managing labor, scheduling, and operational controls
• Background in restaurants with catering and private events is highly preferred
• Familiarity with systems such as Toast and Restaurant365 (R365)
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and guest-focused under pressure
• Hands-on leadership style with strong floor presence

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Quarterly bonus program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Pre-tax savings program
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Strong long-term growth potential within the organization

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, highly respected hospitality organization with strong culture, long-term growth potential, and a commitment to delivering memorable guest experiences.