Restaurant Mgr
José Andrés Group
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José Andrés Group is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily service, coach teams, and ensure guest satisfaction across all dayparts in a high-volume environment. You will partner with AGMs/GMs to optimize labor, inventory, and compliance while promoting an inclusive culture.
The role requires 2–4+ years of progressive FOH leadership and hands-on expertise with reservations and POS systems. Flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and benefits are included.
Qualifications
- 2–4+ years of progressive FOH leadership in high-volume upscale casual or fine dining.
- Proven ability to balance guest experience, team coaching and cost controls.
- Familiarity with reservations and POS platforms and scheduling tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily service across all dayparts and activations; ensure service standards.
- Coach staff on service sequence, allergy/ADA protocols, and guest recovery.
- Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and ongoing training; develop bench of leads.
- Support P&L targets through smart scheduling and labor deployment.
- Drive topline via upselling, reservations pacing, and private dining sales.
- Uphold health code, alcohol service laws, wage & hour, and safety standards.
- Assist with menu launches, seasonal changes, and training rollouts.
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José Andrés Group (JAG) is a hospitality company led by Chef José Andrés, known for outstanding guest experiences, innovation, and a values-driven culture. Our teams bring world-class food and warm hospitality to life across acclaimed concepts worldwide.
The Restaurant Manager is a floor-forward leader responsible for daily service execution, team coaching, guest satisfaction, and the consistent delivery of JAG standards. In partnership with the AGM/GM, this role drives shift performance, labor efficiency, inventory accuracy, and compliance—while nurturing a positive, inclusive culture.
- Lead daily service across all dayparts and activations (à la carte, bar, private dining, events).
- Execute SOPs; maintain opening/closing, cash handling, and table/reservation management.
- Run effective pre-shifts; deploy staff to meet pace, cover, and sales projections.
- Ensure facility readiness, cleanliness, maintenance follow-ups, and adherence to health & safety standards.
- Be highly visible on the floor; model anticipatory hospitality and effective table touches.
- Coach service standards (sequence of service, steps of recovery, allergy/ADA protocols).
- Manage guest recovery with empathy, speed, and documentation; cultivate repeat business and VIP relations.
- Monitor feedback channels and identify trends; implement corrective actions.
- Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding; build a strong bench of leads/captains.
- Deliver ongoing training (service, product knowledge, systems, compliance).
- Recognize great performance; document coaching and support progressive discipline when needed.
- Foster an inclusive, respectful, and learning-focused culture aligned to JAG values.
- Support P&L targets through smart scheduling, in-shift labor deployment, and productivity tracking.
- Maintain timecard accuracy, tip-pool/tip-credit compliance, and cash controls.
- Partner with Culinary/Beverage on inventory counts, waste tracking, and COGS controls.
- Review KPIs (covers, check average, comps/voids, labor %, guest sentiment) and report actions.
- Drive topline via upselling programs, features, pairing suggestions, and reservation pacing strategy.
- Support local marketing initiatives, community outreach, and private dining sales.
- Uphold DOH/health code, alcohol service laws, wage & hour, and safety standards.
- Lead incident response/reporting and ensure safety drills and certifications remain current.
- Assist with menu launches, seasonal changes, pop-ups, training rollouts, and opening checklists as assigned.
- Deliver as required.
- 2–4+ years of progressive FOH leadership in high-volume upscale casual or fine dining; prior supervisor/assistant manager experience required.
- Proven success running busy shifts while balancing guest experience, team coaching, and cost controls.
- Working knowledge of reservations and POS platforms (e.g., Resy/SevenRooms/TOCK/; MICROS/Toast), scheduling tools (e.g., HotSchedules), and Google Workspace.
- Strong communication, conflict resolution, and coaching skills; organized and detail-oriented.
- Familiarity with food safety, alcohol service, labor compliance, and cash handling best practices.
- Wine/spirits and culinary knowledge to guide guest choices and support sales.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours).
- Ability to lift/push/pull up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
- Frequent reaching, bending, listening, and visual acuity in a fast-paced environment.
- Exposure to hot/cold environments and cleaning chemicals per safety standards.
- Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive health & wellness benefits
- Retirement savings plans
- Employee dining discounts
- Growth in a values-driven, award-winning hospitality group
José Andrés Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
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