Seasonal Restaurant & Dining Room Manager – Live Events

Boston Symphony Orchestra; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! is seeking a Restaurant Manager / Dining Room Manager to oversee operations for the Boston Symphony Orchestra venues in Boston and Tanglewood.

The role includes hands-on leadership, staff management, and driving guest satisfaction across events from September to mid-June and mid-June to August at Tanglewood. Responsibilities include coordinating reservations, staff scheduling, training, allergen communication, and ensuring safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a leadership role in food and beverage.
• Experience in venue catering or multi-site operations.
• Knowledge of Health Department requirements and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant and dining room operations.
• Manage guest reservations by phone and online.
• Develop staff schedules to ensure proper coverage.
• Train and coach service team to maintain high standards.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate daily priorities.
• Ensure allergen information is accurate and staff are informed.
• Promote daily specials and beverage pairings.
• Collaborate with team to enhance guest experience.

Skills

Leadership experience

Large staff management

Food safety & sanitation

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sodexo Live! is seeking a Restaurant Manager / Dining Room Manager to oversee operations for the Boston Symphony Orchestra venues in Boston and Tanglewood.

The role includes hands-on leadership, staff management, and driving guest satisfaction across events from September to mid-June and mid-June to August at Tanglewood. Responsibilities include coordinating reservations, staff scheduling, training, allergen communication, and ensuring safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.