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  • Restaurant Manager
    Restaurant Manager
    7 days ago
    $70000–$85000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Position Summary As a Restaurant Manager, you are the operational leader of your location—responsible for team performance, throughput, food quality, guest experience, labor, and overall presentation. You ensure efficient, consistent operations that align with brand standards, while fostering a strong team culture and developing future leaders. ROLE DURING SERVICE • Lead pre-shift meetings and ensure the team is prepped, aligned, and motivated, • Actively manage the flow of service and guest experience, • Make real-time decisions to optimize throughput (flex staff as needed), • Monitor line pacing, timing expectations, order times, and adjust staffing as needed, • Ensure food is consistently prepared and presented to brand standards, • Enforce cleanliness, organization, and DOH compliance during all service hours, • Jump in where needed (bagging, build line, finish line, etc), and model always hustle standard ADMINISTRATIVE & OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Schedule team members based on forecasted sales while maintaining labor targets, • Conduct regular inventory counts and manage ordering to avoid waste and stockouts, • Review and analyze key metrics (labor %, COGS, throughput, order times, and guest feedback), • Uphold brand protocols and systems, ensuring alignment with other locations, • Interview, hire, onboard, and train new team members, • Deliver coaching and progressive discipline where needed Required & Preferred Qualifications • 1+ years of restaurant management experience (quick-service, fast-casual, or full-service), • Strong understanding of restaurant operations, including staffing, inventory, and customer service, • Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team, • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced environment, • Experience using restaurant technology systems (POS, scheduling software, inventory tracking), • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays, • Must have NYC Food Protection Certificate and NYC Food Handlers Certificate (Required), • Strong English communication skills (verbal & written) Benefits • Competitive salary with weekly pay, • Health & dental insurance, • Paid time off, • Career growth opportunities – be part of a fast-growing, chef-led restaurant brand, • Employee referral bonuses

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  • Manager (AGM)
    Manager (AGM)
    26 days ago
    Full-time
    Westbury

    Job Summary The General Manager / Assistant General Manager provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial management for our food distribution facility. This role is directly responsible for ensuring peak supply chain efficiency, strict cold chain integrity, regulatory compliance, and a safety-first warehouse culture. You will manage everyday operations—spanning inbound inventory, fleet logistics, vendor relations, and P&L accountability—while mentoring a high-performing operations team to achieve company growth targets. Core Responsibilities Operational Leadership & Fleet Logistics • Direct all day-to-day warehouse operations, including inbound receiving, quality control, inventory management, picking, and staging., • Oversee outbound fleet logistics, ensuring optimal route design, Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, and on-time delivery metrics., • Maintain a continuous improvement culture to maximize warehouse space and reduce cycle times. Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance • Enforce absolute compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, and local Department of Health regulations., • Guarantee the strict execution of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs)., • Act as the primary point of contact for all external facility audits and government inspections. Financial & Vendor Management • Hold full P&L accountability, actively managing operational budgets, capital expenditures, labor costs, and shrinkage rates., • Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify cost-saving initiatives and revenue leakages., • Negotiate strategic service contracts with third-party freight carriers, equipment maintenance vendors, and product suppliers. Team Development & Culture • Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate warehouse supervisors, drivers, customer service representatives, and sales staff., • Cultivate a transparent, accountable, and rewarding work environment focused on high employee retention and safety., • Oversee labor scheduling and workplace performance metrics to keep operations nimble and properly staffed across all shifts. Required Qualifications • Education: Bachelor’s degree or above (MBA preferred) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a closely related field., • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a high-volume distribution or warehousing facility (food or beverage industry required)., • Logistics Acumen: Deep understanding of First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory rotation, food traceability protocols, and shelf-life tracking. Preferred Qualifications • Direct experience managing mixed private fleets and contract carriers., • Bilingual proficiency (English/Chinese) is a must

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