Floor Manager

Floor Manager

Beefbar New York is seeking a polished, beverage-driven Floor Manager to lead nightly dining room operations with a strong emphasis on wine, cocktails, guest engagement, and elevated luxury service execution.

This role is a hybrid of luxury floor leadership and beverage program management. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable running high-level service as they are managing bar operations, overseeing inventory, developing cocktails, coaching staff, and driving beverage sales performance.

The Beverage Floor Manager acts as a key ambassador of the Beefbar brand on the floor — ensuring operational excellence, elevated hospitality standards, and memorable guest experiences.

Location: Tribeca, NY

Position Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $80,000–$92,000 base salary

Benefits Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance FSA
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life & Accidental insurance
• Paid vacation
• Professional development opportunities
• Growth within an expanding luxury hospitality group

About Beefbar

Beefbar is a globally recognized luxury dining brand known for blending premium cuts, international flavors, sophisticated design, and world-class hospitality. The New York location brings the brand's signature energy and refinement to the heart of Tribeca, offering a dynamic beverage program and elevated guest experience in one of Manhattan's most competitive dining markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead beverage-focused guest experiences with confidence and hospitality
• Maintain expert knowledge of wine, cocktails, spirits, champagne, sake, and premium beverage offerings
• Guide guests through beverage selections using a luxury hospitality approach
• Drive beverage sales through team coaching and direct guest engagement
• Collaborate on seasonal cocktail development and beverage updates
• Execute wine dinners, VIP tastings, brand activations, and special events
• Maintain beverage standards, training materials, and execution systems

Floor Management & Service Leadership

• Lead nightly FOH operations with a strong, visible floor presence
• Ensure exceptional service standards across all guest touchpoints
• Manage reservations flow, VIP recognition, table pacing, and guest recovery situations
• Conduct pre-shift lineups focused on service priorities and beverage initiatives
• Coach and develop FOH staff in real time
• Uphold elevated standards of professionalism, appearance, and hospitality culture

Operations & Administrative Responsibilities

• Oversee bar operations and beverage inventory
• Manage scheduling for bar staff
• Handle beverage ordering and vendor relationships
• Monitor beverage costs, sales performance, and check averages
• Support labor deployment and staffing optimization during service
• Ensure compliance with all NYC DOH and SLA regulations
• Assist with training initiatives and operational improvements

Guest Experience & VIP Relations

• Build relationships with repeat clientele, VIP guests, and industry professionals
• Personally oversee high-profile tables and guest experiences
• Handle guest feedback with professionalism and emotional intelligence
• Support Beefbar's positioning as a premier luxury dining destination in Manhattan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience in a high-volume upscale, luxury, or fine dining restaurant or bar
• Strong knowledge of spirits, cocktails, wine, beverage cost controls, and luxury beverage service
• Experience with inventory systems and ordering processes (Craftable and Restaurant365 preferred)
• Familiarity with Toast and Seven Rooms
• Proven ability to lead teams during high-pressure service
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate & ServSafe Alcohol awareness training preferred
• Sommelier certification preferred but not required
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Traits

• Hospitality-first mindset with refined emotional intelligence
• Strong personal presentation and professional demeanor
• Passion for luxury dining, culinary culture, and beverage education
• Commercially minded with strong awareness of revenue-driving opportunities
• Natural ability to command a dining room while remaining warm and approachable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tribeca Hospitality Group and Beefbar New York are equal opportunity employers committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where all employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.