About the Role
Virgil's Real BBQ is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead operations, drive sales, deliver exceptional service, and manage profitability in a high-energy, high-volume environment. This hands-on role requires a leader with a passion for hospitality and a sharp eye for detail.
Responsibilities
- Lead the team to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
- Oversee all front-of-house functions, including guest relations, team supervision, restaurant ambiance, and quality assurance.
- Manage weekly and monthly inventory.
- Execute and enforce company standards and policies.
- Schedule, coach, and develop team members.
- Prioritize, delegate, and empower the team to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and correctly.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of restaurant management experience, ideally in a high-volume casual or fine dining environment ($10M+).
- Proficiency with Toast, OpenTable, Excel, Word, and timekeeping systems.
- Strong judgment and decision-making skills under pressure.
- A genuine passion for service and exceeding guest expectations.
- Excellent communication skills across all levels.
- Strong interpersonal and people-management skills.
- A reliable, dependable, guest- and team-focused approach.
- Fluency in English.
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends.
Skills
- Sales and revenue driving
- Service delivery
- Profitability management
- Banquet sales growth
- Marketing support
- Team building
- Hospitality
- Attention to detail
- Toast
- OpenTable
- Excel
- Word
- Timekeeping systems
- Decision-making
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- People management
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-5 years
About the Company
- Virgil's Real BBQ is one of New York City's most iconic barbecue destinations, known for its high-energy, high-volume atmosphere and serious hospitality.
Equal Opportunity
- Virgil's Real BBQ is an equal opportunity employer.
