Assistant Restaurant Manager | High-Volume Entertainment Venue
2 days ago
New York
Job Description Assistant Restaurant Manager | High-Volume Entertainment Venue Location : Franklin Square, NY Pay: $25-$28 per Hour Are you a hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? We are seeking an energetic and hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead operations within a unique hospitality destination featuring a busy restaurant, bar, beer hall, outdoor dining venue, and entertainment-driven atmosphere. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional looking to grow with an established operation known for delivering exceptional guest experiences, large-scale events, and high-volume service. Position Overview The Assistant Restaurant Manager will support the daily operations of multiple service areas, including restaurant, bar, and outdoor dining venues. This role requires a strong floor presence, leadership skills, operational excellence, and the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic, high-energy environment. The ideal candidate has experience managing high-volume restaurants, entertainment venues, hospitality complexes, nightlife concepts, breweries, beer halls, casinos, resorts, or similar guest-focused operations. Key Responsibilities • Assist with daily restaurant, bar, and venue operations, • Lead opening, shift management, and closing procedures, • Supervise and support front-of-house team members, • Ensure exceptional guest service and guest satisfaction, • Resolve guest concerns professionally and efficiently, • Monitor food, beverage, labor, and operational standards, • Support staffing, scheduling, coaching, and team development, • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards throughout the property, • Assist with inventory control and operational organization, • Complete nightly reports, cash handling procedures, and property closing responsibilities, • Work closely with management to improve operational performance and guest experience, • Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on accountability and hospitality excellence, • Maintain a strong floor presence during peak business periods What We're Looking For • 2+ years of hospitality, restaurant, bar, nightlife, or venue management experience, • Experience in high-volume operations strongly preferred, • Strong leadership and team-building abilities, • Excellent communication and guest relations skills, • Ability to multitask and perform under pressure, • Knowledge of restaurant and bar operations, • Experience with POS systems and basic computer applications, • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds Preferred Backgrounds We are particularly interested in candidates from: • High-volume restaurants, • Entertainment venues, • Beer halls and breweries, • Sports bars, • Nightlife concepts, • Large hospitality complexes, • Resorts and casinos, • Multi-revenue hospitality venues Compensation & Benefits • $25-$28 per hour, • Employee discounts, • Flexible scheduling, • Paid training, • Career growth opportunities, • Supportive and team-focused culture Why Join Us? Join a unique hospitality operation where no two days are the same. You'll have the opportunity to lead in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment while building valuable management experience within a thriving high-volume venue. If you're passionate about hospitality, leadership, and creating memorable guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Company DescriptionThe Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.