Restaurant Floor Supervisor
Warren Street Hotel · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
Firmdale Hotels invites you to become a key player in our highly successful team at Warren Street Hotel, where elegance meets outstanding service. Warren Street Hotel is part of the Firmdale Hotels collection, a collection of award-winning, luxury boutique hotels and restaurants, renowned for their unique design and exceptional service.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all guest needs are met and exceeded whenever possible
- Maintain an active and visible presence on the floor to lead and support the service team
- Handle guest complaints in accordance with company standards and report appropriately to the F&B Manager and/or Duty Manager
- Serve as a role model in guest engagement, hospitality, and professional presentation
- Utilize guest history to personalize service experiences
- Build and maintain strong guest relationships
- Collect and document guest feedback, ensuring follow-through on future visits
- Continuously evaluate and improve service standards and operational procedures
- Support the captains and kitchen teams on events execution during high volume periods
- Uphold all safety, service, and quality standards during event operations
- Act as a floor leader to ensure service flow, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiency
- Affirmative action statement: Assist in recruiting and retaining high-caliber team members
- Conduct effective pre-service meetings and provide consistent one-on-one coaching
- Conduct performance appraisals for assigned team members
- Identify training needs and coordinate appropriate development solutions
- Uphold service standards and order-of-service guidelines
- Maintain high standards of discipline, accountability, and professionalism
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels at all times for restaurant and event operations
- Support and maintain incentive programs
- Foster a positive, motivating, and professional work environment
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of F&B management experience in a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant (2-star level or higher), preferably in New York City
- Banquet and private event experience preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including spreadsheet creation)
- Experience with POS systems (Micros, Aloha, etc.)
- NYC Food Handler’s License required (or ability to obtain)
- TIPS certification preferred
Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of food and beverage service operations
Benefits
- Generous paid time off for full and part time team members, including NY sick and safe leave, paid vacation days, and personal days
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, and New York Secure Choice support for most team members
- Complimentary meals on shift
- Free uniform dry cleaning service
- Commute transit benefits available
- Day 1 ongoing training and professional development, including annual education reimbursement program up to $3,000
- Social events throughout the year, including holiday parties, team member appreciation events, and more
- Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
- Departmental and company-wide incentive programs
Pay
Competitive salary
Schedule
Schedules may vary based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events