Restaurant Manager - Michelin Concept

Corecruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Corecruitment in New York City, NY is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to join a Michelin-level operation and lead the front-of-house team. You will oversee daily service, collaborate with culinary leadership, manage reservations and staffing, and ensure an exceptional guest experience.

The role requires polished, hands-on leadership in a high-expectation environment with attention to detail and a passion for hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience in Michelin-starred or Michelin-recognized dining venues.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing front-of-house team.
• Exceptional understanding of service standards and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day front-of-house operations with flawless service.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to ensure seamless service.
• Manage reservations, floor flow, staffing, and daily operations.
• Handle guest concerns with professionalism and discretion.
• Drive operational consistency, team culture, and overall performance.

Skills

FOH Leadership

Guest Experience

Team Development

Operations

Lead by Example

Tools

Reservation systems

Job description

Restaurant Manager - Michelin-Level Restaurant

New York City, NY
$80,000–$90,000 Base

We're partnered with an acclaimed, Michelin chef-driven restaurant in NYC looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to join their leadership team.

This is a great opportunity for a hospitality professional who understands what it takes to operate at a Michelin level and is passionate about exceptional service, guest experience, and team development.

We're looking for someone polished but hands-on, who thrives in a high-expectation environment and takes pride in the details.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading day-to-day front-of-house operations and ensuring flawless service
• Working closely with the culinary leadership team to ensure seamless service
• Managing reservations, floor flow, staffing, and daily operational needs
• Handling guest concerns with professionalism and discretion
• Helping drive operational consistency, team culture, and overall restaurant performance

What We're Looking For

• MUST have previous experience within a Michelin-starred or Michelin-recognized restaurant
• Previous Restaurant Manager, Assistant General Manager, or equivalent leadership experience
• Exceptional understanding of service standards and guest experience
• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team
• Polished, confident, and highly personable
• Someone who is passionate about hospitality and genuinely cares about the details