Foh manager

06th October, 2026

Location - New York, NY

Salary - $70,000-$85,000

Benefits - Paid Time Off, Transit Benefits, Dining Discounts, Shared Medical Plan, and Citi Bike Membership

High-volume, chef-driven Mediterranean restaurant seeking a hands-on Floor Manager to lead service, develop the FOH team, and maintain an energetic hospitality-driven guest experience.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of restaurant, hotel, or bar experience, including management or Lead Server experience
• Tenure that demonstrates stability and progression in prior roles
• Strong understanding of elevated full-service restaurant operations and hospitality standards
• Proven ability to manage high-volume service, including service flow, pacing, table touches, and guest relations
• Experience training, coaching, and developing FOH employees
• Ability to resolve guest concerns professionally while maintaining a strong floor presence
• Experience with POS systems, reservation platforms, and Google or Microsoft Office
• Working beverage knowledge required; Sommelier or Cicerone-level knowledge is a plus
• Must obtain NYC DOH Food Handler and ServSafe Management certifications within 90 days
• Must be local to the New York City market or able to commute reliably

Requirements:

• Hospitality-first leader who is highly visible and engaged on the restaurant floor
• Warm, engaging personality with a genuine passion for taking care of guests
• Positive and collaborative leadership style
• Confident without unnecessary ego
• Strong guest presence and natural relationship builder
• Calm and professional during busy, high-volume services
• Able to motivate, coach, and develop employees rather than simply manage them
• Hands-on team player willing to assist wherever needed during service
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
• Local candidates only