Restaurant Manager

The Oberon Group is seeking a Restaurant Manager with a strong focus on front‑of‑house service excellence and operational leadership. Job Title: Restaurant Manager Location: New Museum (Bowery, Manhattan) Reports To: General Manager About the Role The Restaurant Manager leads daily FOH execution, upholding service standards, managing team performance, and delivering an exceptional guest experience while partnering closely with the GM and BOH leadership. Who You Are You are a confident, kind leader with sharp operational instincts and a passion for hospitality. You coach in real time, communicate clearly, and hold standards without ego. Qualifications 3–5+ years of FOH leadership experience (NYC preferred) Strong service standards, floor management, and guest recovery skills Training‑oriented: steps of service, hospitality language, table maintenance, timing Comfortable with scheduling, labor targets, and inventory/ordering systems Wine knowledge and curiosity to learn more Full availability, including nights and weekends Responsibilities Lead daily service including pre‑shifts, floor positioning, pacing, reservations flow, and comps/voids Train and coach the FOH team; support performance management and accountability Maintain a clean, safe, compliant operation (DOH standards, sanitation, allergen systems) Partner with BOH on timing, quality control, and menu updates Help manage labor, staffing plans, and day‑to‑day problem solving Monitor guest experience, resolve issues, and build regulars/community Support events, museum programming overlaps, and special services as needed #J-18808-Ljbffr