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About the Role

The New Leader in Training (NLT) Program is a 12-month, cohort-based leadership development track designed to prepare motivated hospitality professionals for restaurant management. NLT Managers take on real responsibility from day one, running shifts, leading teams, and learning the financial and operational fundamentals that drive a successful restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through operational assignments across 3 NYC restaurants, gaining exposure to front-of-house, back-of-house, and full-restaurant operations
• Lead shifts and manage teams under the direct mentorship of General Managers and senior leadership
• Learn core management functions including scheduling, labor and food cost management, guest recovery, and service standards
• Participate in structured leadership training covering culture, people management, P&L fundamentals, and operational excellence
• Complete hands-on special projects and quarterly development reviews to track growth
• Build the operational fluency and leadership habits required to run a restaurant independently

Requirements

• 1+ years of hospitality experience (supervisors, key hourly team members, assistant managers, or hospitality program graduates all encouraged to apply)
• A genuine passion for hospitality and a track record of delivering great guest experiences
• Demonstrated leadership potential — has stepped up, led informally, or taken initiative without being asked
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and the ability to stay composed during high-volume, high-pressure shifts
• Curiosity and a genuine desire to learn the business from every angle
• Flexibility and willingness to rotate across multiple NYC locations and work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to commit to the full 12-month program

Location

• NYC

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1+ years of hospitality experience

Salary/Compensations

• $85,000 Base salary plus quarterly bonuses

Benefits

• Placement into a permanent management role upon successful completion of the program
• Direct mentorship and coaching from experienced General Managers and senior leadership
• A structured, real-world path into restaurant leadership
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Paid time off
• The opportunity to build a long-term career with a respected, growing NYC restaurant group

About the Company

• A respected, growing NYC restaurant group