Restaurant Supervisor Bear Mountain
Guest Services, Inc. · Cortlandt Manor, NY · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Compensation: $24.00 USD hourly
About the role
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Front-of-House Restaurant Supervisor to help lead daily operations in a busy, high-volume restaurant. The ideal candidate is a visible and confident leader who remains calm under pressure, communicates clearly, and understands how to create an efficient operation while delivering genuine hospitality.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily front-of-house operations, including opening, service, shift changes, and closing procedures.
- Maintain a strong management presence on the dining room floor throughout the shift.
- Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate daily specials, reservations, events, service expectations, and operational concerns.
- Assign stations and side work based on anticipated business levels and staffing needs.
- Monitor the guest experience and ensure that service is friendly, attentive, accurate, and efficient.
- Respond promptly and professionally to guest concerns, food issues, service delays, and special requests.
- Support servers, hosts, bartenders, bussers, food runners, and cashiers during high-volume periods.
- Train, coach, and provide clear direction to front-of-house employees.
- Ensure opening, closing, sanitation, safety, and service checklists are completed accurately.
- Monitor table flow, reservations, seating, ticket times, and communication between the front and back of the house.
- Conduct table visits and follow up with guests to confirm satisfaction.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, sanitation, and professional presentation throughout all guest-facing areas.
- Assist with cash handling, register reconciliation, daily sales reporting, refunds, voids, and preparation of deposits.
- Verify that cash drawers and financial paperwork are accurate and properly secured.
- Help control labor, supplies, product use, and other departmental costs.
- Report staffing, equipment, safety, maintenance, and operational concerns to management.
- Promote a respectful, professional, and team-oriented work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by restaurant management.
Requirements
- Previous front-of-house restaurant experience required.
- Previous supervisory, lead server, captain, or shift-leader experience strongly preferred.
- Experience in a busy, full-service restaurant environment preferred.
- Strong guest-service and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead employees and provide clear, professional feedback.
- Strong communication, organizational, and basic mathematical skills.
- Experience with point-of-sale systems, cash handling, and daily reconciliation.
- Knowledge of restaurant sanitation and workplace safety practices.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the workday.
- Frequent movement between the dining room, bar, kitchen, service stations, and other operational areas.
- Ability to bend, reach, carry, push, and lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work in areas with varying temperatures, including kitchens, refrigerators, and outdoor service areas.
- Ability to communicate clearly with guests, employees, and managers in a busy restaurant environment.
- Physical attendance at the assigned location is required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Equipment Used
- Restaurant point-of-sale system
- Cash registers and payment-processing equipment
- Telephone and reservation systems
- Computers, tablets, calculators, and standard restaurant equipment
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a visible and confident leader who remains calm under pressure, communicates clearly, and understands how to create an efficient operation while delivering genuine hospitality.