Description

Floor Manager (Beverage-Focused) Beefbar New York is seeking a polished, beverage-driven Floor Manager to lead nightly dining room operations with a strong emphasis on wine, cocktails, guest engagement, and elevated luxury service execution. This role is a hybrid of luxury floor leadership and beverage program management. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable running high-level service as they are managing bar operations, overseeing inventory, developing cocktails, coaching staff, and driving beverage sales performance. The Beverage Floor Manager acts as a key ambassador of the Beefbar brand on the floor — ensuring operational excellence, elevated hospitality standards, and memorable guest experiences.

Position Details

Location: Tribeca, NY
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $80,000–$92,000 base salary

Benefits Include:

Health, dental & vision insurance
FSA
401(k) retirement plan
Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life & Accidental insurance
Paid vacation
Professional development opportunities
Growth within an expanding luxury hospitality group

Key Responsibilities

Beverage Leadership

Lead beverage-focused guest experiences with confidence and hospitality
Maintain expert knowledge of wine, cocktails, spirits, champagne, sake, and premium beverage offerings
Guide guests through beverage selections using a luxury hospitality approach
Drive beverage sales through team coaching and direct guest engagement
Collaborate on seasonal cocktail development and beverage updates
Execute wine dinners, VIP tastings, brand activations, and special events
Maintain beverage standards, training materials, and execution systems

Floor Management & Service Leadership

Lead nightly FOH operations with a strong, visible floor presence
Ensure exceptional service standards across all guest touchpoints
Manage reservations flow, VIP recognition, table pacing, and guest recovery situations
Conduct pre-shift lineups focused on service priorities and beverage initiatives
Coach and develop FOH staff in real time
Uphold elevated standards of professionalism, appearance, and hospitality culture

Operations & Administrative Responsibilities

Oversee bar operations and beverage inventory
Manage scheduling for bar staff

Guest Experience & VIP Relations

Build relationships with repeat clientele, VIP guests, and industry professionals
Personally oversee high-profile tables and guest experiences
Handle guest feedback with professionalism and emotional intelligence
Support Beefbar’s positioning as a premier luxury dining destination in Manhattan
Handle beverage ordering and vendor relationships
Monitor beverage costs, sales performance, and check averages
Support labor deployment and staffing optimization during service
Ensure compliance with all NYC DOH and SLA regulations
Assist with training initiatives and operational improvements

Qualifications

3+ years of management experience in a high-volume upscale, luxury, or fine dining restaurant or bar
Strong knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine, beverage cost controls, and luxury beverage service
Experience with inventory systems and ordering processes (Craftable and Restaurant365 preferred)
Familiarity with Toast and Seven Rooms
Proven ability to lead teams during high-pressure service
Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate & ServSafe Alcohol awareness training preferred
Sommelier certification preferred but not required
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Traits

Hospitality-first mindset with refined emotional intelligence
Strong personal presentation and professional demeanor
Passion for luxury dining, culinary culture, and beverage education
Commercially minded with strong awareness of revenue-driving opportunities
Natural ability to command a dining room while remaining warm and approachable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tribeca Hospitality Group and Beefbar New York are equal opportunity employers committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where all employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.