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Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Associates, New York, NY, United States


Job Title
Restaurant Manager

Location
Marcel restaurant, Breuer Building, Madison Avenue

Salary
$85,000 - $95,000

Job Summary
We are seeking a polished and detail-oriented Restaurant Manager to join the team at Marcel, the new cultural destination from Roman and Williams in partnership with Sotheby’s, located in the iconic Breuer building on Madison Avenue. Marcel is more than a restaurant; it is a multi‑faceted experience with multiple outlets. Together, these outlets form a destination where hospitality, cuisine, design, and art converge. The Restaurant Manager will be a hands‑on leader on the floor, ensuring that service is seamless, standards are upheld, and every guest interaction reflects the soul of Marcel. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who thrives in high‑volume luxury dining, values old‑school hospitality, and leads with composure, warmth, and attention to detail.

What You’ll Do

Oversee daily front‑of‑house operations within the restaurant and support service across multiple outlets as needed

Lead by example on the floor, embodying refined, gracious hospitality during service

Train, mentor, and support staff to uphold luxury service standards and detailed steps of service

Partner with the GM, AGM, and culinary leadership to align service with Marcel’s fine dining vision

Maintain guest relations with professionalism, handling concerns with discretion and solution‑oriented leadership

Support financial performance through cost control, purchasing, and scheduling

Assist with private, semi‑private, and hosted dining activations in collaboration with the events team

Ensure all safety, sanitation, and ServSafe standards are consistently maintained

What We’re Looking For

2–4 years of fine dining restaurant management experience

Strong food, wine, and beverage knowledge with an interest in pairing and luxury service

Proven ability to thrive in a high‑volume, detail‑driven environment

Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a guest‑first mindset

Experience with financial accountability, including scheduling and purchasing

Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays in alignment with hospitality operations

A passion for refined hospitality, precision, and creating memorable guest experiences

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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