Restaurant Manager | Central Park Boathouse

Legends Global•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Park Boathouse seeks an experienced, hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations at its 300-seat restaurant in Central Park, New York City. The manager oversees dining room and bar operations, delivering exceptional guest experiences, efficient service, and strong team performance in a fast-paced environment. The role leads and develops the team, maintains high hospitality standards, and supports operational excellence. The position is based onsite and requires availability for non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The historic Central Park Boathouse has operated as a landmark restaurant for many years and also hosts catered events and offers rowboat rentals. The manager works with front-of-house staff and kitchen leadership to support restaurant service and events. The annual salary range is $95,000–$100,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. Legends Global offers medical, vision, dental, paid time off, a 401(k), and life insurance.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes.
Ability to be self-motivated, work independently, and work well as a team player.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Availability to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee daily dining room and bar operations.
Manage reservations, guest flow, and the host team to optimize seating, service efficiency, and the dining experience.
Supervise and coordinate front-of-house staff, including servers, hosts, and bartenders, ensuring prompt, professional, and attentive service.
Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to communicate specials, VIP guests, reservations, service priorities, and operational updates.
Coordinate with kitchen leadership to support accurate order flow, timely service, and consistent food quality.
Engage with guests, provide menu and beverage recommendations, resolve concerns, and maintain hospitality standards.
Use wine and beverage knowledge to guide staff and guests on wine and cocktail pairings.
Manage staff scheduling, labor planning, performance management, coaching, training, and disciplinary matters.
Oversee opening and closing procedures, side work, POS reporting, and inventory control.
Maintain cleanliness, presentation, and operational readiness in the dining room, bar, and service areas.
Coordinate and execute special occasions and events, including birthdays, anniversaries, and private dining functions.
Monitor and maintain supplies for service stations and operational needs.
Maintain staff appearance, uniform standards, service etiquette, and a professional restaurant image.
Complete administrative duties, including payroll coordination, scheduling, reporting, invoicing, ordering operating supplies, and policy compliance.
Ensure health, safety, and sanitation standards are followed, maintain a safe environment, and complete incident reports.
Maintain a pleasant and collaborative attitude toward customers, co-workers, and management.
Adhere to Legends Global and venue policies, practice safe work habits, and complete required safety and general compliance training.
Complete other duties as assigned by management.