Mermaid Hospitality is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee daily front-of-house operations and ensure the highest standards of service, hospitality, and efficiency.
This role is responsible for leading service teams, maintaining operational excellence, and delivering an exceptional guest experience in aligment with our service philosophy.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee all front-of-house operations during service, ensuring smooth and efficient execution
Lead by example, coach, and develop FOH team members including Servers, Bartenders, Hosts, and support staff
Maintain and uphold the highest standards of hospitality, service, and presentation
Monitor dining room flow, pacing, and guest satisfaction, addressing any issues promptly
Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure seamless communication and execution of service
Manage scheduling, labor costs, and staffing levels in accordance with business needs
Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of FOH team members
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards, as well as company policies
Oversee opening and closing procedures and maintain operational readiness
Support inventory management, ordering, and cost control initiatives
Handle guest feedback and resolve concerns in a professional and solutions-oriented manner
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 5 years of management experience in a busy upscale restaurant
Strong leadership and team development skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Deep understanding of service standards, food and beverage knowledge, and guest experience
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with POS systems and reservation platforms (e.g., OpenTable, Toast)
Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Pay: $85,000.00+ per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Paid training
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Numbers & Facts
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$85,000 Per Year
Skills
Bartendingunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Philosophyunmatched
Point of Sale (POS) Systemsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Restaurantunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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