Senior Restaurant Manager - Luxury Dining Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Structured compensation

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

FSA/HSA

Paid time off

Job summary

COQODAQ in New York, NY, seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, ensuring DOH compliance and delivering exceptional hospitality. You will collaborate with culinary and FOH teams to drive guest satisfaction and financial performance.

The role requires strong leadership, coaching of hourly staff, and maintaining safety standards, with responsibility for payroll, scheduling, and service quality across shifts.

Qualifications

• Must read, speak, understand, follow written directions, and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be reachable by email and able to communicate via phone as well.
• Communicates information effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possesses a positive, results‑oriented, team‑player mentality.
• Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities well and maintain professionalism and composure under pressure and in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and local Department of Health standards.
• Food Handler’s Certification or the ability to obtain in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations and/or Company policy.
• Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required).
• Familiarity with restaurant management software such as point of sales, reservations management, inventory management, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics and supervisory skills, which inspire team members to meet and exceed standards.
• Ability to effectively train others.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co‑workers, and customers.
• Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with all third‑party vendors.
• Degree in Hospitality, Culinary Management, or similar subject preferred.
• Ability to execute steps of service in adherence with company policy.
• Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
• Certification for responsible alcohol service or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant administration including payroll and opening/closing procedures.
• Liaise between FOH and culinary teams during service to ensure smooth operations.
• Coach, supervise, and develop FOH hourly staff and ensure high service standards.
• Perform back-office POS functions including employee profiles and menu creation.
• Plan, execute and communicate promotions and company information effectively.
• Conduct DOH walk-throughs and address violations promptly.
• Promote safety, identify hazards, and document incidents for root-cause analysis.
• Educate staff on products and services to ensure consistency.
• Ensure recipes and procedures are followed to maintain quality.

Skills

English fluency

Hospitality management

Team leadership

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field

Tools

POS systems

Reservations management

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

COQODAQ in New York, NY, seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, ensuring DOH compliance and delivering exceptional hospitality. You will collaborate with culinary and FOH teams to drive guest satisfaction and financial performance.

The role requires strong leadership, coaching of hourly staff, and maintaining safety standards, with responsibility for payroll, scheduling, and service quality across shifts.