Restaurant Manager — Lead Guest Experience & Growth

New Jersey; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dining discounts

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Rosa Mexicano in Hackensack, NJ seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager FOH to lead a high-energy service team with warmth and attention to detail. You’ll drive guest satisfaction, manage labor and scheduling, and partner with BOH to deliver a consistent guest experience across all shifts.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of restaurant management, solid financial basics, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of 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).

Responsibilities

• Lead FOH operations with hospitality focus.
• Drive sales through floor leadership, upselling culture, and local store marketing.
• Manage labor, scheduling, and budgeting to hit financial targets.
• Coach and develop front-of-house team and maintain brand standards.
• Ensure sanitation and safety standards are upheld across shifts.

Skills

Restaurant management

Financial acumen

Leadership

Communication

POS systems

Scheduling

Flexibility

Tools

Toast

Harri/7Shifts

Restaurant365

Job description

Rosa Mexicano in Hackensack, NJ seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager FOH to lead a high-energy service team with warmth and attention to detail. You’ll drive guest satisfaction, manage labor and scheduling, and partner with BOH to deliver a consistent guest experience across all shifts.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of restaurant management, solid financial basics, and strong leadership and communication skills.