Restaurant Manager

Aluminiosteverga; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + performance bonus

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Dining discounts

Career growth across Rosa Mexicano

Job summary

Rosa Mexicano in New York City is seeking an Operations Manager who drives Warm Latin Hospitality while maximizing results. You will own the FOH operations, lead a passionate team, and deliver outstanding guest experiences in a fast-paced restaurant setting.

Bring your leadership, hospitality instinct, and entrepreneurial mindset to grow sales, manage labor, and protect brand standards across dining room and bar operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years restaurant management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant financials (labor %, COGS, 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 and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working in both dining room and bar environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead with hospitality and set the tone for Warm Latin Hospitality.
• Coach team to anticipate guest needs and create memorable moments.
• Handle guest feedback with care and urgency.
• Drive sales through smart floor leadership and local store marketing.
• Manage labor, scheduling, and productivity to hit financial targets.
• Monitor metrics to grow revenue and protect quality.
• Recruit, hire and train FOH staff; lead pre-shifts and ongoing training.
• Maintain service steps, sanitation, and DOH compliance.

Skills

Restaurant Management

Financials

Leadership

Communication

POS Systems

Scheduling

Physical Stamina

Team Coaching

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