Cafe Zaffri at The Twenty Two hiring Floor Manager in New York, NY

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Full Time • Salary ($80k - $90k)
Expires: Mar 7, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details

Cafe Zaffri is brought to you by Chef Mary Attea and the award winning team behind The Musket Room and Raf's. Cafe Zaffri is an all-day restaurant, focused on Levantine cooking, located inside The Twenty Two, a London-based hotel and members club making its US debut in Union Square.

We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic Floor Managers to join our team. The Floor Manager is responsible for ensuring exceptional guest experiences and smooth operations on the restaurant floor. This role combines leadership, operational oversight, and staff development to maintain the highest standards of service. The Floor Manager works closely with the senior leadership team to align with the culture and policies of the restaurant, driving both guest satisfaction and financial success.

 

Duties and Responsibilities 
Operations

  • Supports General Manager in scheduling, training, and managing hourly employees in their daily responsibilities, providing clear, effective direction.  
  • Collaborates with the management team and front of house team to ensure that service operations enhance the guest experience and meet high service standards  
  • Oversees daily floor operations, including guest flow, table assignments, and service timing to optimize efficiency and guest satisfaction. 
  • Ensures all service areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, and presentation. 
  • Handles guest inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally, ensuring any issues are resolved to the guest’s satisfaction. 
  • Conducts pre-shift meetings to communicate service goals, menu changes, and any other important details to the team. 
  • Manages the staff schedule to ensure adequate coverage during all shifts, balancing operational needs with labor cost goals. 
  • Actively engages with guests during service to ensure their experience meets or exceeds expectations. 
  • Trains, mentors, and develops front-of-house staff to maintain a knowledgeable and motivated team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. 
  • Monitors and manages labor costs, ensuring efficiency without compromising service quality. 
  • Participates in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new front-of-house team members. 
  • Ensures that all POS systems, reservation systems, and service-related documentation are accurate and up to date. 
  • Maintains knowledge of all POS functions, including opening and closing procedures, comps, voids and transfers, and back of house administration (employee creation, menu management, etc.). 
  • Coordinates with management and back-of-house team members to ensure timely service, food quality, and overall organization and cleanliness.  
  • Works closely with the kitchen team to ensure seamless communication between the front and back of the house, particularly during peak service periods. 
  • Reviews daily time punches for accuracy; address time clock abuse (clocking in early or late) via coaching and/or documentation.  
  • Promotes and practices safe work habits, identifying and resolving potential safety hazards; documents accidents, conducts initial investigations, and determines root cause of safety incidents in the interest of maintaining a safe work environment. 
  • Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that inspire team members to meet and exceed Café Zaffri’s hospitality standards. 
  • Completes other assignments and tasks as assigned by management. 
  • Maintains compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards and all applicable city, state, and federal regulations. 

Brand

  • Understand and communicate Little Rest Hospitality’s values and brand philosophy to customers and staff and set the tone for a positive work environment.
  • Promote Little Rest Hospitality’s vision while establishing us as an innovator within our industry.

Menu Knowledge 

  • Maintains a deep understanding of Cafe Zaffri’s food menu, including origins and ingredients.
  • Maintains a deep understanding of Cafe Zaffri’s beverage program and be able to summarize our philosophy and identify our different offerings.
  • Understands different types of allergy restrictions and helps communicate potential issues to floor and kitchen staff.

 

Qualifications  

  • 1-2 years of experience in a manager position in a high-volume restaurant.
  • Restaurant Management Certification or college degree in a related field, preferred
  • Fluency in written and spoken English 
  • Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities well and maintain professionalism and composure under pressure and in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required). We will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs.
  • Familiarity with restaurant management software such as point of sales, reservations management, inventory management, and any additional systems to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
  • Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics and supervisory skills, which inspire team members to meet and exceed standards.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Possesses a positive, results-oriented, team-player mentality.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Passion for exceptional hospitality, food, and beverage.


Essential Functions and Physical Demands
This job requires meeting specific physical demands to perform essential duties effectively. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those essential functions.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: 

  • Exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 12 hours per day.
  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, push, pull, and kneel.
  • Frequently utilize the stairs, often while lifting and carrying heavy items.
  • Occasionally crouch and climb.
  • Be exposed to hazards including, but not limited to, burns, cuts, scrapes, and frequent exposure of hands to water.
  • Withstand fluctuations in temperature within the work environment, from high heat to below freezing.
  • Be exposed to common allergens and unique ingredients.
  • Handle heavy equipment and machinery.
  • May be asked to travel to visit vendors or different company locations.

 
Benefits include:

  • 401(k) with company matching
  • 50% of health insurance covered by the company
  • Paid Time Off + Safe and Sick Leave
  • Dining discounts
  • Continuing education


EEO Statement
Little Rest Hospitality LLC is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment where all individuals have equal opportunities. We value talent, skills, and potential, and strive to create an atmosphere that promotes diversity and equality.


Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($80,000.00 - $90,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Operational Oversight

Culinary Knowledge

Staff Development

Revenue Management

Menu Development

Team Leadership

Scheduling

Sanitation regulations

Training

Staff Scheduling

Training and Managing Employees

Problem Solving Skills

HR Management

Recruitment

Knowledge of Restaurant Management Software

Training and Development

Flexibility in work schedule

Employee Development

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Financial Analysis

Ability to Lift and Carry Up to 50 Pounds

Menu Knowledge

Ability to stand for long periods

Service Management

Safety Procedures

Hospitality Industry Knowledge

Guest Relations

Organizational Skills

Safety Awareness

Problem Solving

Team Management

Time Management

brand promotion

POS System knowledge

Customer Service

Conflict Resolution skills

Sanitation and Hygiene

Knife Handling Skills

Safety Regulations Compliance

Cooking Techniques

Team Player Mentality

Hospitality Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Physical Stamina

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

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Middle Eastern

Fine Dining, Upscale Casual

Part of Elizabeth Street Hospitality

Cafe Zaffri, the third dining concept from the acclaimed team behind New York City mainstays Raf’s and The Musket Room is located inside The Twenty Two New York, a hotel and private members club located in Union Square. The sprawling restaurant located on the ground floor of the hotel will be open to the public and serve modern interpretations on Levantine cuisine and its
diaspora.

Formerly the Margaret Louisa Home, commissioned by heiress and philanthropist Margaret Louisa Vanderbilt in 1891, the home represented a new kind of housing for a new generation of women: single, ambitious, independent-minded strivers seeking refuge in an unfamiliar place. The history of the building serves as an inspiring backdrop for this women-led team, composed of sisters Jennifer and Nicole Vitagliano, alongside Executive Chef
Mary Attea, and Executive Pastry Chef Camari Mick.

This one of a kind team has curated a menu influenced by Chef Mary’s Lebanese heritage that will consist of a modern interpretation of Levantine cuisine. Drawing inspiration from the culinary ethos of the region and its diaspora with an emphasis on local, fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. In true Middle Eastern style, the experience will be a celebration of food and company, sharing joyful moments around the table, in a warm and
inviting atmosphere. Cafe Zaffri will crossover and thread the needle between countries, there will be dishes that
reference both the Mediterranean and Levant regions, a style of cuisine that lends itself well to crossing borders and celebrating the seasonality of the neighboring Union Square Market.

In tandem with Cafe Zaffri, the team will manage and curate the food and beverage for the hotel's private member's only restaurant, which will be more broadly contemporary American cuisine, taking inspirations from the member's club at The Twenty Two in London.

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