Restaurant Manager JN -092026-180793

Goodwin Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Benefits package

Quarterly bonus program

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager for a flagship Upper West Side location in a high-volume setting. The role focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining operational excellence in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

The ideal candidate will lead large teams, mentor staff, manage labor, and collaborate with culinary and events teams to ensure flawless execution, including private dining and large-scale events.

Qualifications

• Lead daily front-of-house operations in a very high-volume environment.
• Develop, mentor, and coach 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 to ensure flawless execution.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Staff development

Operational excellence

Labor scheduling

Guest experience

Toast system

Restaurant365 (R365)

Tools

Toast

Restaurant365

Job description

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.

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.

JOB ID: 180793 #post

$80,000 - $85,000