Restaurant Manager : Michelin:Level Restaurant

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

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is partnered with a Michelin-level, chef-driven restaurant in New York City and seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house. You will elevate service standards, guest experience, and team development while maintaining flawless operations.

The ideal candidate has Michelin-starred or Michelin-recognized restaurant experience, proven leadership, and the polish to thrive in a high-expectation environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Michelin-starred or Michelin-recognized restaurant.
• Proven leadership in restaurant management roles.
• Strong guest service standards and attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and mentor a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day front-of-house operations and ensure flawless service.
• Work closely 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

Service Standards

Communication

Job description

Restaurant Manager - Michelin-Level Restaurant

Location: New York City, NY

Salary: $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