Restaurant Manager

Job Description

Restaurant Manager

Hotel Kinsley | Kingston, NY

Position Summary

Hotel Kinsley is seeking an experienced, hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead our restaurant operations in Kingston, NY. The Restaurant manager is responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience while managing the team, service standards, labor, costs, and overall restaurant performance.

We are looking for a leader who is highly visible on the floor, develops their team, maintains strong operational standards, and understands the financial side of running a successful restaurant.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily restaurant and bar operations and maintain high service standards.
Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and develop FOH employees.
Be present on the floor and actively manage service.
Partner closely with the Executive Chef and culinary team.
Manage staffing, scheduling, labor costs, overtime, and productivity.
Monitor sales, purchasing, inventory, expenses, and other restaurant financials.
Conduct pre-shift meetings and ongoing service and menu training.
Handle guest concerns professionally and resolve service issues.
Maintain strong opening, closing, cash-handling, cleanliness, and operating procedures.
Partner with Human Resources on hiring, employee relations, performance management, and compliance.
Ensure compliance with food safety, alcohol service, wage-and-hour, and workplace safety requirements.
Support special events, private dining, and seasonal programming.
Qualifications

3–5+ years of restaurant management experience.
Previous GM, AGM, or senior restaurant management experience preferred.
Experience in an upscale, boutique hotel, or full-service restaurant environment preferred.
Strong leadership, communication, and guest-service skills.
Knowledge of restaurant financials, labor management, scheduling, inventory, and cost controls.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
What We're Looking For

A Restaurant Manager who leads from the floor, not from the office. The successful candidate will bring strong hospitality instincts, accountability, organization, and the ability to balance guest experience, employee leadership, operational discipline, and financial performance.

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person