THE SMITH Restaurant & Bar Front of House Manager

Corner Table Restaurants is looking for Managers to join our team at The Smith! 

The Smith, a casual American Brasserie made its debut in 2007 with the opening of its location in the heart of the East Village neighborhood of New York City. Fast forward and The Smith has four locations in Manhattan and one in Washington DC with plans to continue growing. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Its signature lively atmosphere makes The Smith a versatile setting for an after work bite, drinks on the town, a birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night. By working closely with local farmers and purveyors that we trust, The Smith serves delicious food and drinks people crave.

The Smith’s locations in Manhattan are in the top 100 grossing restaurants in the United States, collectively serving close to two millions guests annually. Three of the four are consistently in the Top 10 “most reserved” restaurants in New York City on Open Table, with The Smith Lincoln Square many times in the #1 spot.

The Manager’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-          Building a capable and confident team and develop them to manage a great restaurant.

-          Oversee and ensure all company systems and policies are maintained.

-          Responsible for all controllable costs including labor, food, beverage and supplies.

-          Uphold company food safety, food handling and sanitation requirements, to ensure the health and safety of our guests and team members.

-          Enforce & Maintain all labor laws and practices.

-          Complete regular performance reviews and provide frequent feedback.

-          Assist in the execution of forecasting and budgeting.

Required Skills

-          Must exemplify the highest standards in honesty, integrity and leadership.

-          The candidate should be highly confident in his/her abilities and be detail-oriented.

-          Proven team player and have excellent communication skills.

-          Genuinely getting joy out of making people happy, being able to have fun, having a sense of humor and enjoyment of working in the hospitality world.

-          Love and passion for the guest.

-          Food and Beverage knowledge.

-          Willingness to go above and beyond to please guests.

-          Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word.

-          Two years of full service restaurant experience.

A casual American brasserie with multiple locations in New York City.