Floor Manager

Domenico's Venetian Lounge is a new cocktail lounge/piano bar/Italian bites spot from the people behind Café Mars (Bib Gourmand "unusual Italian" restaurant in Gowanus), is seeking a Floor Manager. We are looking for the highest-caliber, enthusiastic, and kind hospitality professional to join in creating the restaurant and setting the tone to help us lead the restaurant into the future. You will provide leadership, supervision and support to the entire operation--collaborating directly with co-chefs Paul D’Avino and Juan David Gracia to continue to develop and grow the new spot. The right human being will have a strong hospitality background, a love of wine and cocktails and must be able to lead and train the team. The Floor Manager/Service Director will be responsible for all aspects of the daily operations and service standards at our restaurant. This individual will be responsible for supervising the floor and ensuring our guests have a warm, memorable, and fun experience.

WHO WE ARE

Opening in December 2026, Domenico's Venetian Lounge is a cocktail bar/piano lounge/fun Italian bites spot in Gowanus, across the street from our first restaurant, Café Mars. We aim to be the neighborhood place make locals proud and makes visitors want to become locals. When joining Domenico's, you will become part of a small, tight‐knit team that gives the best we have to offer our guests and each other.

Imagine the bar/lounge of a classic red sauce joint, just without the red sauce joint. And in a David Lynch flick. Red neon, carpet, 70s cocktails, live piano, and exciting bar food from the chefs behind Café Mars.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Highly skilled in hospitality, wine service, and cuisine.
• Presents a strong floor presence.
• Works closely with Chef/Owners to ensure restaurant delivers a maximum level of service and satisfaction.
• Ensure excellent service & hospitality is provided to all guests, our community, vendors and staff.
• Oversees the training and monitors the performance of team members. Oversees all hiring, performance management, scheduling, and employee engagement.
• Maintains all aspects of wine program (selections, sourcing, purchasing, inventory)
• Demonstrates strong financial acumen to drive revenue and maintain budgeted profitability.
• Facilitates effective communication throughout the restaurant.
• Creates a motivating environment

• Minimum four years of food and beverage experience. Minimum one year experience in a leadership role
• Must demonstrate a deep knowledge and passion for wine and food.
• Strong leadership skills. Passion for motivating, educating and empowering the team.
• Self-motivated, open minded and possess a genuine passion for hospitality and service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships in all directions: ownership, co-workers, team members, and guests while listening and addressing concerns as needed.
• Must possess outstanding organizational, interpersonal skills, and excellent attention to detail.
• An outgoing team player with a positive attitude and problem-solving skills, willing to adapt and learn every day.

As an important member of our team, you’ll have access to:

• Inclusive Healthcare
• Wellness Program
• Retirement Plan option
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Time Off to support you having an active life outside work
• Yearly Stipend for dining at other restaurants
• Closed on ALL Major Holidays for you to spend quality time with loved ones

We offer a supportive working and learning environment that fosters growth and promotes career advancement, believing that one should always be learning. This is a great opportunity for industry professionals looking to advance their career and have the opportunity to be a part of an opening team. If you are interested in joining a restaurant that values creativity, uniqueness, dedication, hard work and a commitment to genuine hospitality then come and get it!