A rare opportunity to join the City Winery team as we reimagine the future of hospitality.
At City Vineyard, work meets waterfront vibes on Pier 26. With rooftop-style seating overlooking the Hudson River, this is where skyline views, great wine, and laid-back energy come together. Join a team where every shift feels like golden hour sunsets over the water, music in the air, and guests soaking in one of NYC’s most scenic spots.
Front of House Operations Managers are our in-house hospitality professionals who ensure daily operational excellence, overall guest satisfaction and management of the FOH team. This role participates in a variety of dimensions of the business from leading the service teams, maximizing food and beverage sales, handling pre-shift training, to promoting retail wine sales, merchandise, and more.
Why us?
- Competitive pay
- We are a rapidly expanding national entertainment and hospitality company, offering tremendous opportunities for driven and ambitious individuals.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- nDORFins program designed to promote a healthy and active lifestyle!
- 401K (and yes we match!)
- Flexible Savings Accounts,HSA and Dependent Care, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Amazing discounts, 50% OFF all dining/retail wine
- Free Family Meal
- Tickets to available shows
And more!
Overview of Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day restaurant and/or floor operations, and provide on-the-floor support to staff for duration of a service shift including but not limited to assigning server sections, overseeing side work, observing steps of service, and maintaining overall cleanliness/tidiness of the restaurant
- Participate in interviewing, hiring, coaching/counseling, and separation process of hourly employees
- Ensure restaurant are fully prepared and organized for daily execution of the operation
- Manage staffing and operations of all revenue centers including bar, support staff, service, private events, as applicable based on designated area of focus
- Prepare scheduling on a weekly basis
- Ensure maintenance of property by examining areas daily for cleanliness and maintenance needs and directed to appropriate employees to handle
- Resolve guest concerns and complaints with exemplary level of hospitality
- Perform all cash handling procedures: opening, midday safe counts, cash pay-outs and nightly cash drops, as needed
- Check in with guests in the bar and restaurant area during shift to ensure guest satisfaction and identify any opportunities
- Assist with staff trainings both in daily pre-shifts and monthly FOH staff service meetings
- Maintain pars of all printed promotional materials, comment cards, or other check presenter inserts
- Maintain & update contact lists, VIP, and public event guest lists
- Demonstrate an ability to lead and motivate others and achieve results. Empowered to make day-to-day decisions confidently both with guests, service teams and other departmental management
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with service teams and management
- Other duties, initiatives, and tasks as per business need
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a multi-faced, high volume restaurant and/or equivalent relevant experience
- Exceptional hospitality skills
- Proven leadership skills and commitment to operational excellence
- Strong analytical and data skills
- Ability to successfully multi-task, delegate, and manage several tasks at once in fast paced environment
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal
- Functional knowledge of health department and related regulations
- Ability to perform physical requirements of position including standing and walking for extended periods of time, bending, pulling, pushing, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Able and willing to work flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Salary range- $70K-75K
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.
