Fine Dining Restaurant Manager

Fine Dining Restaurant Manager

The Modern is a Michelin-starred contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art. The restaurant features refined, unexpectedly playful dishes that highlight exceptional ingredients and seasonality in two distinct culinary experiences: a bold prix fixe menu in the dining room and an à la carte menu in the lively Bar Room. An extensive selection of wines showcases exceptional diversity and value in both classic and emerging regions.

The Modern holds two Michelin stars, a Three Star review in the New York Times, four James Beard Awards, and the Grand Award from Wine Spectator.

The Fine Dining Restaurant Manager, in collaboration with the leadership teams, will set communicate standards and practices for the restaurant to ensure a high performing and fulfilled team. They work closely with the management teams to drive service each day and inspire team members to work together and hold one another accountable to the standards set. They educate and support the service team to create the best dining experience for all guests and the best work environment and experience for all employees.

Cultivate a culture of Enlightened Hospitality for all stakeholders that supports our business objectives and growth

Maintain excellence and cleanliness of the dining room, ensuring that appropriate physical inventory is always available to employees and guests and that all staff is properly acquainted with appropriate CGS as it pertains to the cycle of service

Maintain positive working relationships with kitchen leaders and line staff throughout service periods, ensuring effective and timely communication

Continuously provide support to all service staff and actively participate in the cycle of service as needed

Work with beverage management to conduct, reconcile and submit month end beverage inventory

Remain current and compliant with the correct HR practices and policies, holding employees accountable to all standards and practices, evaluating and/or following disciplinary procedure when necessary

Ensure that the Payroll process is completed accurately, on time and according to business/accounting procedures

Ensure DOL/Health Department compliance as it pertains to the operation

Provides feedback and guidance with excellence and hospitality in mind, ensuring that all team members have a pathway for growth and development

Consistently looks for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team

Perform additional responsibilities as needed and other duties as assigned to support team objectives and operational success

2+ years dining room experience in hospitality & fine dining, management experience preferred

Tasting menu experience is highly preferred

Excellent food and beverage knowledge

Strong passion for and skill in education

Excellent verbal & written communication

Understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)

Preferred Bachelor's Degree or Certification in Hospitality-related field or equivalent expertise gained from time on the job

English fluency and Spanish preferred

At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Restaurant Manager, you'll enjoy:

Competitive pay and bonus potential: Annual compensation of $70,000 - $80,000 plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus, with consideration for your experience and impact

Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care

Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work

Investing in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings

Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services.

Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship

Dining Credit: An annual dining credit to enjoy exceptional meals and experiences at any of our restaurants

Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones

Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking

Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality.

Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.

We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong

Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships

Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most

Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled

Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity

Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake