Shuka, led by Chef/Partner Ayesha Nurdjaja, is looking for a Manager! 

Shuka offers a unique interpretation of Eastern Mediterranean cuisine that packs multi-layered, nuanced flavor into every bite, and draws energy and vitality from a commitment to honoring seasonal green market ingredients and using regional farm products. 

We focus on responsibly and locally sourced ingredients with a nod to seasonality. Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja brings an exciting and dynamic take on some of her favorite dishes inspired by her extensive travels. We serve lunch, dinner and brunch.

Shuka is part of The Bowery Group, responsible for neighborhood favorites Cookshop, Rosie’s, Shukette and Vic’s. The Bowery Group is proud to list accolades such as James Beard Nominee for Outstanding Restaurateur 2022, Best Chef Greater New York 2022, New York’s Top 10 New Restaurants of 2021 in the New York Times, as well as multiple write ups of our restaurants in various publications. 

The Bowery Group restaurants are committed to supporting small, local farms and producers whenever possible and to highlighting seasonal produce on our menus. We take seriously this commitment to bring our guests honest cuisine, respectfully produced, and gathered close to home at peak freshness.

The Restaurant Manager is responsible for ensuring that all guest experiences are positive, all staff are supported in their positions, and the restaurant operates successfully. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining service standards that reflect the vision of the Bowery Group. This is accomplished by strategic planning, scheduling, training, education, intuitive and not intrusive service, and developing guest relations. Employees will be successful in position by accomplishing these and any other tasks and directives brought forth by the General Manager and the leaders of the Bowery Group.

Benefits we offer:

• Paid Time Off
• Transit Benefits
• Dining Discounts
• Shared Medical Plan
• Soul Cycle Classes
• Citi Bike Membership
• Professional Career Development

This position requires daytime hours, evening hours and weekends with FULL TIME AVAILABILITY.

Shuka provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Find us at shukanewyork.com and @shukanyc

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Microsoft/Google Office (word, excel, powerpoint, etc) proficient
• Reservation book proficient
• Point of sale proficient
• Sommelier, Cicerone, Tips On-Premises are not required but strongly encouraged
• New York Food Handler and Serve Safe Management Certified (or completed by 90 day at will)
• Fluent in English
• Sexual harassment training certification completed within thirty (30) days of employment.

Specific Job Knowledge, skills, and abilities:  

• Ability to stand and walk up to 12 hours 
• Bi-Lateral manual dexterity as required to handle, touch and feel, and reach with hands and arms 
• Ability to talk and hear clearly
• Able to carry hot and cold plates
• Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch
• Ability to taste and smell
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds 
• Ability to utilize close, distance, color and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and to adjust focus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and deliver orders in a timely manner
• Willingness to work at peak hours, which may include evenings, holidays, and weekends
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and ratios
• English fluency