Restaurant Manager - Centurion® New York

About the role

Centurion® New York, part of Chef Daniel Boulud's internationally acclaimed restaurant group, is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to support service in all areas of the restaurant, including the dining room, lounge, and bar. While reporting to the Regional General Manager and Service Director, the Restaurant Manager oversees the front of house hourly team members, ensuring restaurant standards, policies, and procedures are met.

Responsibilities

• Perform proper execution of opening and closing procedures, pre and post service duties
• Assist general manager with premeal meetings
• Monitor service to guests in all areas of the restaurant
• Ensure team members' adherence to service standards
• Communicate with kitchen to update them of service issues (i.e., pace of service, VIP tables)
• Review reservation sheet and seating plan and react to any special requests or VIPs
• Sustain guest relations
• Menus updates and descriptions
• Inspect dining room before service
• Maintain supply pars including linen, china, glass and silverware
• Maintain the phone coverage standards
• Inventories

Qualifications

• Three years of service experience with at least two in management, preferably in a fine dining or private club environment
• Ability to lead, train and inspire
• Organizational skills
• Effective time management
• Present with professional demeanor
• Positive and clear written and oral communication skills
• Ability to engage guests successfully and build a relationship

Schedule

• Full availability – daytime hours, evening hours and weekends

Requirements

• Drug screening
• Reference check
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment