• Hackensack, NJ
    2 days ago

    Job Description

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    JOB DESCRIPTION | RESTAURANT MANAGER FOH

    Are you ready to lead where every shift feels like a celebration? At Rosa Mexicano, we blend the vibrant spirit of Mexico with elevated dining and unforgettable hospitality. We're looking for a passionate, driven Operations Manager who believes great restaurants are built on people, pride, and performance. This is more than a management job - it's your chance take ownership of your business, lead a team with heart, and deliver Warm Latin Hospitality while maximizing results. Bring your leadership, hospitality instinct, and entrepreneurial mindset - we'll provide the platform and tools.

    WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US

    • A culture rooted in Passion, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Excellence
    • Real ownership mentality - lead your restaurant like it's your own
    • Strong bonus potential tied to sales, guest experience, and profitability
    • Dining discounts for you (and your favorite people!)
    • Health & commuter benefits
    • Career growth across our Rosa Mexicano family

    WHAT YOU'LL DO

    Lead With Hospitality

    • Create regular guests - you are the tone-setter for Warm Latin Hospitality
    • Coach your team to anticipate guest needs and create unforgettable moments
    • Handle guest feedback with care, urgency, and grace
    • Ensure our brand story - from Chef Josefina Howard's legacy to our tableside guacamole - is alive in every shift

    Own Your Business

    • Drive sales through smart floor leadership, upselling culture, and local store marketing
    • Manage labor, scheduling, and productivity to hit financial targets
    • Monitor PMIX, check averages, and guest counts to grow revenue
    • Control costs while protecting quality

    Build & Develop Your Team

    • Recruit, hire, and train FOH team members with RM standards
    • Lead inspiring pre-shifts and ongoing training
    • Coach Salesmanship daily
    • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and celebration
    • Recognize great performance - because appreciation drives retention

    Execute With Excellence

    • Maintain service steps, sanitation standards, and DOH compliance
    • Ensure clean, organized dining rooms and bars - never walk past a napkin
    • Communicate constantly with BOH and bar teams
    • Protect brand standards for food, beverage, and presentation
    • Lead responsible alcohol service

    Skills & Qualifications

    • 2+ years restaurant management experience preferred
    • Strong knowledge of restaurant financials (labor %, COGS, PMIX, P&L basics)
    • Excellent communication and leadership skills
    • Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
    • Experience with POS & scheduling systems (Toast, Harri/7Shifts, Restaurant365 a plus)
    • Flexible schedule - evenings, weekends, holidays
    • Ability to stand/walk for extended periods
    • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
    • Comfortable working in both dining room and bar environments

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary + performance bonus
    • Health, dental, vision options
    • Paid time off
    • Dining discounts
    • Career growth opportunities across Rosa Mexicano

    JOB DESCRIPTION | RESTAURANT MANAGER FOH

    Are you ready to lead where every shift feels like a celebration? At Rosa Mexicano, we blend the vibrant spirit of Mexico with elevated dining and unforgettable hospitality. We're looking for a passionate, driven Operations Manager who believes great restaurants are built on people, pride, and performance. This is more than a management job - it's your chance take ownership of your business, lead a team with heart, and deliver Warm Latin Hospitality while maximizing results. Bring your leadership, hospitality instinct, and entrepreneurial mindset - we'll provide the platform and tools.

    WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US

    • A culture rooted in Passion, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Excellence
    • Real ownership mentality - lead your restaurant like it's your own
    • Strong bonus potential tied to sales, guest experience, and profitability
    • Dining discounts for you (and your favorite people!)
    • Health & commuter benefits
    • Career growth across our Rosa Mexicano family

    WHAT YOU'LL DO

    Lead With Hospitality

    • Create regular guests - you are the tone-setter for Warm Latin Hospitality
    • Coach your team to anticipate guest needs and create unforgettable moments
    • Handle guest feedback with care, urgency, and grace
    • Ensure our brand story - from Chef Josefina Howard's legacy to our tableside guacamole - is alive in every shift

    Own Your Business

    • Drive sales through smart floor leadership, upselling culture, and local store marketing
    • Manage labor, scheduling, and productivity to hit financial targets
    • Monitor PMIX, check averages, and guest counts to grow revenue
    • Control costs while protecting quality

    Build & Develop Your Team

    • Recruit, hire, and train FOH team members with RM standards
    • Lead inspiring pre-shifts and ongoing training
    • Coach Salesmanship daily
    • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and celebration
    • Recognize great performance - because appreciation drives retention

    Execute With Excellence

    • Maintain service steps, sanitation standards, and DOH compliance
    • Ensure clean, organized dining rooms and bars - never walk past a napkin
    • Communicate constantly with BOH and bar teams
    • Protect brand standards for food, beverage, and presentation
    • Lead responsible alcohol service

    Skills & Qualifications

    • 2+ years restaurant management experience preferred
    • Strong knowledge of restaurant financials (labor %, COGS, PMIX, P&L basics)
    • Excellent communication and leadership skills
    • Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
    • Experience with POS & scheduling systems (Toast, Harri/7Shifts, Restaurant365 a plus)
    • Flexible schedule - evenings, weekends, holidays
    • Ability to stand/walk for extended periods
    • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
    • Comfortable working in both dining room and bar environments

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary + performance bonus
    • Health, dental, vision options
    • Paid time off
    • Dining discounts
    • Career growth opportunities across Rosa Mexicano

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHackensack, NJ

    Skills

    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cook Dishesunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)unmatched
    • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
    • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Point of Sale (POS) Systemsunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Revenue Growthunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sanitationunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Up-Sellingunmatched

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