Restaurant Manager - Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks

ES Hospitality; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ES Hospitality is looking for a Restaurant Manager to oversee operations across multiple venues in Boston. This dynamic leader will engage in daily management tasks, ensure excellent guest experiences, and contribute to staff training. Join a team passionate about culinary excellence and hospitality.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Dining Discounts

401k Opportunity

Continuous Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working in restaurant management preferred.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day management of a team of FOH members.
• Lead by example to guide and empower the FOH staff during service.
• Participate in staff training and continuing education initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Restaurant Manager: ES Hospitality

Overview of Concept:

Garrett Harker and ES Hospitality have been busy opening several exciting hospitality venues just steps from Kenmore Square and Fenway Park. Among these is the return of Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks, the craft cocktail bar Equal Measure and the group’s newest addition, Standard Italian. Best known for Eastern Standard, Island Creek Oyster Bar and The Hawthorne, Garrett is once again bringing enlightened hospitality and high energy operations to the Fenway neighborhood. Garrett is joined by Beverage Director Jackson Cannon and Culinary Director Brian Rae in the operation of these concepts.

Overview of the Position:

The Restaurant Manager position is a dynamic, multi-concept role. The position will be responsible for supporting Leadership and the Assistant General Manager in the day-to-day management and operation of not only Eastern Standard, but also Equal Measure, Standard Italian and the ES Hospitality private dining program. This is a role for a candidate who is excited to develop and grow in all aspects of restaurant management as you’ll work daily across multiple settings: restaurant, cocktail bar, private events. It is a role that will allow the right candidate to continue to learn and grow professionally working alongside talented food and beverage colleagues in a legacy restaurant with a multi-daypart, multi-venue layout.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the day-to-day management of a team of FOH members

• Participate in restaurant opening and closing shifts as restaurant manager

• Lead by example to guide and empower the FOH staff on the floor, maintaining a hands on presence throughout each service

• Focus on ensuring proper steps of service are being followed across all FOH stations and staff: on the door, table side and support

• Participate in staff training and continuing education initiatives

• Focus on cultivating meaningful relationships with guests through guest interaction with the goal of creating returning diners and regulars

• Assist with private event execution

• Take part in special projects as necessary

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years experience working in restaurant management preferred

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong problem solving skills

Who You Are:

• Hardworking, upbeat, and energetic with the ability to lead by example

• Genuinely excited by food/beverage and the culinary industry and eager to grow professionally

• A team player, ready to pitch in wherever needed to ensure the success of the restaurant as a whole

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary (based on experience), health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off plan, dining discounts, 401k opportunity and continuous development and learning opportunities.

Eastern Standard Hospitality considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Eastern Standard Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.