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  • Restaurant Manager
    Restaurant Manager
    4 days ago
    $65000–$80000 yearly
    Full-time
    Newport, Jersey City

    About the Concept We are a waterfront restaurant in Jersey City entering an exciting new chapter as a modern, Thai-inspired pan-Asian kitchen & bar. The concept blends bold Southeast Asian flavors, elevated casual dining, a cocktail-forward bar program, and a strong focus on year-round operations, takeout & delivery, and disciplined service standards. We are seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager to help lead day-to-day operations, maintain structure across teams, and support inventory and vendor management across both FOH and BOH. Position Summary The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations and front-of-house execution while partnering closely with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure consistency across service, labor, inventory, and the overall guest experience. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented operator who is comfortable managing inventory and vendor relationships, driving cost control, and leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, Asian or Asian-inspired restaurant environment. This is not a passive management role — the ideal candidate thrives in building systems, coaching teams, and driving results. Key Responsibilities Operations & Leadership • Oversee daily restaurant operations, with primary ownership of front-of-house execution, • Lead by example on the floor during service, ensuring pacing, quality, and hospitality standards, • Ensure proper opening and closing procedures are followed; personally open/close shifts as needed, • Partner closely with the kitchen and bar teams to maintain food and beverage consistency Inventory, Ordering & Vendor Management • Track and manage bar inventory levels, including spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages, • Monitor usage, par levels, and ordering cadence to minimize waste and stockouts, • Support BOH leadership with kitchen inventory and ordering, as needed, • Manage and maintain relationships with multiple vendors (food, beverage, beverage distributors, supplies), • Coordinate deliveries, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely replenishment of stock, • Assist with cost control and inventory accuracy Team Management & Training • Hire, train, and develop FOH staff including servers, bartenders, runners, and hosts, • Enforce service standards, appearance guidelines, and operating procedures, • Conduct ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action when necessary, • Build clear training systems for menu knowledge, service flow, and guest interaction Labor, Scheduling & Performance • Create and manage schedules aligned with sales volume and labor targets, • Monitor labor cost, sales per labor hour, and staffing efficiency, • Ensure staff performance aligns with expectations and business needs Guest Experience • Handle guest concerns and service recovery professionally and efficiently, • Maintain a consistent, elevated guest experience during all service periods, • Monitor guest feedback and identify opportunities for improvement Financial & Administrative Oversight • Support inventory management and cost-control initiatives, • Review sales performance, labor metrics, and operational reports, • Utilize POS and restaurant management systems (Toast experience preferred) Qualifications • Minimum 4+ years of restaurant management experience in full-service dining, • Experience in Asian or Asian-inspired concepts strongly preferred, • Proven ability to manage high-volume service environments, • Ability to create and implement SOPs for FOH staff to follow and execute, • Strong understanding of FOH systems, labor management, and service standards, • Comfortable enforcing accountability and performance expectations, • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, • Proficiency with POS systems (Toast a plus), • Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays What We Offer • Leadership role in a growing, evolving concept, • Opportunity to shape systems, standards, and culture, • Year-round operation with strong bar and dinner traffic, • Competitive compensation + performance bonus based on experience, • Growth potential as the concept continues to evolve If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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  • Assistant General Manager (AGM)
    Assistant General Manager (AGM)
    2 months ago
    $20–$30 hourly
    Full-time
    Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City

    Assistant Manager (Front-of-House) – Asian Restaurant | Jersey City, NJ Bilingual English/Chinese Preferred | Full-Time | 4,000 sq ft Full-Service Restaurant About the Company We are a fast-growing Asian fusion / Sichuan-American restaurant group with multiple large-format locations across New Jersey. Our Jersey City restaurant is a 4,000 sq ft full-service, high-volume operation with a full bar and a diverse customer base. We are seeking a Front-of-House Assistant Manager to support day-to-day operations. This is a FOH-only role — no kitchen management, no ordering, no inventory responsibilities. ⭐ Key Responsibilities (Front-of-House Only) • Support the General Manager with daily FOH operations, • Maintain strong hospitality standards and ensure excellent guest experience, • Handle customer questions, complaints, and service recovery, • Supervise FOH team members (hosts, servers, bussers, bar staff), • Assist with FOH opening and closing procedures, • Oversee dining room flow, table turns, cleanliness, and atmosphere, • Manage takeout & delivery pickup operations (UberEats), • Assist with POS, order accuracy, and cash handling, • Serve as the on-duty floor lead when GM is off-site, • ❌ This Role Does NOT Include (Important), • No back-of-house or kitchen management, • No ordering or supplier communication, • No inventory or food cost control, • No recruitment or onboarding responsibilities, • No staff training or scheduling, • No cooking or food prep, • ➡ This is a pure FOH leadership position., • ⭐ Qualifications, • 1+ year experience as Shift Leader, FOH Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or similar, • Strong communication and guest-service skills, • Reliable, professional, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment, • Ability to lead and support FOH staff, • Evening & weekend availability required, • Preferred / Bonus Skills (SEO Keywords Included), • Bilingual English/Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) – preferred but not required, • Experience in Asian cuisine, high-volume dining, or full-service restaurants, • Familiarity with bar operations is a plus, • Benefits, • Weekly pay, • Staff meal provided, • Stable and supportive work environment, • Growth path to General Manager, • Opportunity to work within an expanding multi-unit restaurant group, • ⭐ Schedule, • Full-time, • 5–6 days per week, • Evening & weekend shifts required

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  • Floor Manager
    Floor Manager
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Park Slope, Brooklyn

    We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Floor Supervisor to oversee daily front-of-house operations and ensure exceptional guest service. With 5–10 years of supervisory experience and a Food & Beverage certification, you will be responsible for maintaining service standards, supporting staff, and ensuring smooth workflow throughout the venue. Key Responsibilities Supervise and support front-of-house staff during daily operations. Ensure excellent customer service and handle guest inquiries or concerns. Monitor floor activities to maintain smooth service flow and timely table turnover. Conduct staff briefings, delegate tasks, and ensure proper shift coverage. Train new employees and reinforce service standards for the team. Coordinate with kitchen, bar, and management teams for seamless operations. Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety standards. Assist with inventory checks, supply ordering, and stock control. Oversee cash handling, POS transactions, and end-of-shift procedures. Maintain cleanliness and organization across the dining area. Qualifications 5–10 years of supervisory or team-lead experience in hospitality. Valid Food & Beverage certification. Strong communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills. Solid understanding of restaurant operations and customer service standards. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Skills Experience training and developing staff. Knowledge of scheduling and basic reporting. Familiarity with POS systems and floor-management tools.

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